Biden promises 100 million COVID-19 vaccines in first 100 days

President-elect Joe Biden is promising to distribute a coronavirus vaccine to 100 million people during the first three months of his incoming administration, pledging “100 million shots in the first 100 days.”

Pfizer, Moderna officials not attending White House coronavirus vaccine summit

Officials from leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates Pfizer and Moderna will not be attending a vaccine summit being held this week at the White House.

UK readies for 'V-Day,' its first shots in war on coronavirus

It’s been dubbed “V-Day” in Britain -- recalling the D-Day landings in France that marked the start of the final push in World War II to defeat Nazi Germany.

‘As soon as my turn comes up’: Fauci says he will get COVID-19 vaccine on camera

Three former presidents have already said they'd be willing to take a coronavirus vaccine (https://www.fox2detroit.com/tag/health/coronavirus-vaccine) publicly once one becomes available. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases, said he'll do the same.

Cargo pilots preparing to deliver coronavirus vaccine

Cargo pilots have been working around the clock since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and now they're gearing up for an even greater task – the distribution of a coronavirus vaccine.  

Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam releases vaccine distribution plan

Virginia’s Governor Ralph Northam just announced 70,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine could be distributed in the Commonwealth as soon as mid-December –– if Pfizer gets FDA approval at its hearing on December 10.

Attorney: Employers likely able to require COVID-19 vaccine

As coronavirus vaccine candidates make their way closer to possible emergency use authorization by U.S. regulators, many are wondering if employers can require employees to get the vaccine. A D.C.-area employment attorney and existing Equal Employment Opportunity Commission guidance point to the answer being yes.

US panel to decide who should get the first COVID shots

An influential scientific panel on Tuesday was set to tackle one of the most pressing questions in the U.S. coronavirus outbreak: Who should be at the front of the line when the first vaccine shots become available?

COVID-19 scams to be aware of as vaccine approaches FDA approval

The coronavirus vaccine inching toward approval in the U.S. is desperately anticipated by weary Americans longing for a path back to normal life. But criminals are waiting, too, ready to use that desperation to their advantage, federal investigators say.

Thailand, Philippines sign for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

Thailand on Friday signed a $200 million deal to procure 26 million doses of a trial coronavirus vaccine developed by pharmaceutical firm AstraZeneca in collaboration with Oxford University. It is expected to be delivered in mid-2021.

CDC director projects COVID-19 vaccine to be rolled out by 'end of the second week in December'

A coronavirus vaccine will begin to become available in the United States "probably by the end of the second week in December," Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield told Fox News Tuesday.

A vaccine won't end the COVID-19 crisis right away, experts say

Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.

AstraZeneca says COVID-19 vaccine 'highly effective' prevention

AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed that its COVID-19 vaccine with Oxford University was up to 90% effective in preventing disease.

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AstraZeneca said on Monday that its new coronavirus vaccine is 70 percent effective.

Virtual G-20 summit ends with support for COVID-19 vaccines for all

Leaders of the world’s most powerful nations have wrapped up the Group of 20 summit, vowing to spare no effort to protect lives and expressing their determination to ensure affordable access to COVID-19 vaccines for all people.