Michigan boy, 13, dies after second COVID-19 vaccine shot

The CDC is investigating why a 13-year-old Michigan boy died in his sleep after receiving his second COVID-19 vaccine dose.

America misses Biden's COVID-19 vaccination goal on Independence Day

The United States fell short of President Biden’s goal to have 70% of adults vaccinated by July 4, but his tweet Sunday morning thanked the millions of Americans who’ve already rolled up a sleeve.

Moderna: Blood samples show vaccine effective against delta variant

According to Moderna, its coronavirus vaccine is effective against emerging variants including the highly contagious delta variant — a hopeful sign as the virus continues to evolve.

Vaccines helping US gain 'independence' from COVID-19, experts say

As the U.S. marks the Fourth of July holiday, experts say Americans have much to celebrate in the fight against the coronavirus.

Royal Caribbean to require unvaccinated guests on Florida cruises to have travel insurance

Royal Caribbean says unvaccinated guests on cruises departing from Florida will be required to get travel insurance that covers coronavirus-related medical expenses, quarantine and evacuation. That's in addition to paying for multiple COVID-19 tests both before and during their cruise.

Senator's COVID vaccine event 'misinformation,' doctors say

Sen. Ron Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine side effects event is misinformation, a group of doctors says, concerned about rising Delta variant cases.

Indiana University students sue school over vaccine requirement, allege constitutional rights violated

Eight Indiana University students have filed a federal lawsuit against the school, alleging that its COVID-19 vaccine requirement violates both their constitutional rights and the state's new vaccine passport law.

JBS USA, Pilgrim’s offer free meat for a year in COVID-19 vaccine sweepstakes

Two meat companies are offering free beef, pork and chicken for a year to 50 families who get the COVID-19 vaccine at one of the companies’ sponsored clinics.

San Francisco will require all city employees to be vaccinated or they could get fired

The new policy makes San Francisco the first city or county in California — and probably the U.S. — to mandate COVID vaccinations for all government employees.

COVID vaccine safety: Sen. Johnson hosting Milwaukee event

Wisconsin Sen. Ron Johnson plans to hold an event in Milwaukee that will question COVID-19 vaccine safety on Monday, June 28.

NIH begins study of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant recipients

The NIH announced on Wednesday that it has begun an observational study to better understand how COVID-19 vaccines impact pregnant and postpartum people.

Data suggests 'likely' link between COVID-19 mRNA vaccines, rare heart issues in teens, CDC panel says

The COVID-19 Vaccine Safety Technical (VaST) World Group presented their findings on Wednesday which suggested heart inflammation was a side effect found in young adults and adolescents who got the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

Moderna gets contract to produce 200M COVID-19 vaccines for DOD

U.S. Defense officials awarded Moderna a $3.3 billion contract to produce 200 million COVID-19 by next spring as the country works to increase vaccinations and determine if boosters are needed.

White House unlikely to hit COVID-19 vaccination mark by July 4, instead touts new milestone

The White House seems unlikely to meet its goal of having 70% of Americans with at least one COVID-19 vaccine by July 4, so President Biden is shifting focus onto a new milestone while also warning those who haven’t received their shot of spreading variants.