House Republicans Introduce Bill to ‘Terminate’ COVID-19 Health Emergency
House Republicans on Tuesday introduced legislation to end the COVID-19 public health emergency, coming about three years after it was implemented nationwide.
Biden Administration Extends COVID-19 Public Health Emergency
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Wednesday confirmed it has extended the federal COVID-19 state of emergency.
House Passes $858 Billion Defense Funding Bill With Termination of Military Vaccine Mandate
The U.S. House of Representatives on Dec. 8 passed a defense funding bill that would force the termination of the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate if it is also approved by the Senate and signed by President Joe Biden.
CDC Makes Sweeping Overhaul to Key COVID-19 Metric
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Monday made another sweeping change to one of its pandemic-era responses.
Federal Vaccine Mandate Blocked Again as Appeals Court Dissolves Earlier Ruling
The vaccine mandate for federal employees will remain blocked at least until a September court hearing.
Biden Administration Plans to Extend COVID-19 Emergency, Official Suggests
President Joe Biden’s administration plans to extend the emergency declaration over COVID-19 before it expires, an official indicated on June 16.
Biden Administration Sued Over Records on Withholding COVID-19 Treatment From Florida
A watchdog seeking records from President Joe Biden’s administration on the rationing of a key COVID-19 treatment is suing the government for not providing the records in a timely manner.
Many Baby Formula Plants Weren’t Inspected Because of COVID-19 Pandemic
WASHINGTON—U.S. regulators have historically inspected baby formula plants at least once a year, but they did not inspect any of the three biggest manufacturers in 2020, according to federal records reviewed by The Associated Press.
Moderna Completes FDA Submission For COVID Shot in Children
Moderna Inc has made all necessary submissions required by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for emergency use authorization of its COVID-19 vaccine in adolescents and children, it said on Wednesday.
US Will Share COVID-19 Vaccine Technology, Biden Tells Global Summit
The United States will share technologies used to make COVID-19 vaccines through the World Health Organization and is working to expand rapid testing and antiviral treatments for hard-to-reach populations, President Joe Biden said on Thursday.
Army Officer Convicted of Disobeying COVID-19 Rules, Judge Declines Punishment
An officer in the Army was found guilty in military court this week of disobeying COVID-19 rules, but the judge in the case imposed no punishment.
Moderna Says Its Vaccine for Ages Under 6 Will Be Ready for US Review in June
WASHINGTON—Moderna Inc.’s chief medical officer said on Sunday the company’s vaccine for children under 6 years old will be ready for review by a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) panel when it meets in June.