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Pfizer seeks to expand omicron booster to 5- to 11-year-olds
Elementary school-aged children are already eligible for kid-sized doses of Pfizer’s original vaccine.
Vaccine
4.4M Americans roll up sleeves for omicron-targeted boosters
The U.S. has ordered 171 million doses of the new boosters for the fall.
DC
As homeless encampments in DC grow, neighbors and businesses grow frustrated with the District's response
D.C.'s homeless encampment program only moves to shut down an encampment if it becomes a threat to public health, safety or makes green space unusable.
Nation World
Biden in 60 Minutes interview: COVID-19 pandemic is 'over'
Health experts say we're "not there yet," especially as new variants sidestep immunity. Here's what to know.
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What to know about the updated COVID-19 booster shots
The new vaccine more specifically targets the omicron variant.
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US clears updated COVID boosters targeting newest variants
One more step before a fall vaccine campaign can begin: The CDC must recommend who should get the additional shot.
Nation World
Government to pause free COVID test orders soon
An alert on covidtests.gov said orders through the program would be suspended "because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding" to replenish supplies.
Vaccine
US clears updated COVID boosters targeting newest variants
One more step before a fall vaccine campaign can begin: The CDC must recommend who should get the additional shot.
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Government to pause free COVID test orders soon
An alert on covidtests.gov said orders through the program would be suspended "because Congress hasn’t provided additional funding" to replenish supplies.
Education
Prince George's County Public Schools opens new school; still fighting staffing challenges
The new school -- Cherokee Lane Elementary -- is the first of 10 new schools set to open in the next four years.
Nation World
Moderna plans to sue Pfizer for patent infringement over COVID-19 vaccine technology
Patent litigation is common in the early stages of medical technology development, and Moderna is not asking for the rival vaccine to be pulled from the market.
Education
Prince George's County Public Schools opens new school; still fighting staffing challenges
The new school -- Cherokee Lane Elementary -- is the first of 10 new schools set to open in the next four years.
Nation World
Moderna plans to sue Pfizer for patent infringement over COVID-19 vaccine technology
Patent litigation is common in the early stages of medical technology development, and Moderna is not asking for the rival vaccine to be pulled from the market.
Nation World
Updated COVID boosters are close. But how much will they help?
Pfizer and Moderna asked U.S. regulators to authorize their updated vaccines, which contain protection against BA.4 and BA.5, the newest versions of omicron.
Nation World
Jill Biden tests positive for COVID again on busy day for White House
The White House said she has a rebound case of the virus after an initial recovery.
Nation World
Updated COVID boosters are close. But how much will they help?
Pfizer and Moderna asked U.S. regulators to authorize their updated vaccines, which contain protection against BA.4 and BA.5, the newest versions of omicron.
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Jill Biden tests positive for COVID again on busy day for White House
The White House said she has a rebound case of the virus after an initial recovery.
Vaccine
Pfizer's COVID vaccine for children under 5 is 73% effective
The new update analyzed COVID-19 diagnoses between March and June in Pfizer’s ongoing study of the three-dose vaccine.
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Fauci, nation's top infectious disease expert, announces retirement
Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, was a leader in the federal response to HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases even before COVID-19 hit.
Vaccine
COVID vaccines for fall: Pfizer seeks OK of updated boosters
For now at least, the BA.5 omicron variant currently is causing nearly all COVID-19 infections in the U.S., and much of the world.
Vaccine
Pfizer's COVID vaccine for children under 5 is 73% effective
The new update analyzed COVID-19 diagnoses between March and June in Pfizer’s ongoing study of the three-dose vaccine.
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Fauci, nation's top infectious disease expert, announces retirement
Fauci, the nation's top infectious disease expert, was a leader in the federal response to HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases even before COVID-19 hit.
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COVID vaccines for fall: Pfizer seeks OK of updated boosters
For now at least, the BA.5 omicron variant currently is causing nearly all COVID-19 infections in the U.S., and much of the world.
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