COVID-19 vaccine mandate: Biden administration asks court to allow workplace rule

The Biden administration is asking a federal court to let it move ahead with a workplace rule that would require employees at larger companies to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face weekly testing.

Milwaukee COVID vaccine, flu shot clinic also provides holiday meals

In a push to get more people vaccinated against the coronavirus and influenza, a local organization has enlisted some professional help.

Mask-wearing cuts new COVID-19 cases by 53%, global studies suggest

A team reviewed the results of several studies worldwide and said findings suggest that mask-wearing was found to reduce new COVID-19 cases by more than half.

COVID-19 boosters: CDC director OKs shots for all adults after FDA approval

The FDA has authorized Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 booster shots to all U.S. adults, ahead of approval from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Oklahoma governor challenges Pentagon's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for National Guard troops

A dispute between the Oklahoma governor and the Pentagon over the COVID-19 vaccine mandate is setting up the first critical test of the military’s authority to require National Guard troops to get the shot. It's also laying the groundwork for potential protests from other states.

10% of US kids 5 to 11 received COVID-19 vaccine in 1st 2 weeks, White House says

At least 2.6 million kids have received a shot, White House COVID-19 coordinator Jeff Zients says, with 1.7 million doses administered in the last week alone.

Moderna asks FDA to expand COVID-19 booster access to all adults 18 and older

In October, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for Moderna's COVID-19 booster for adults who are 65 and older, as well as adults between 18 and 64 who are at risk for severe COVID-19.

OSHA suspends enforcement of COVID-19 vaccine mandate amid legal challenges

OSHA said it is currently not taking steps to implement or enforce President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for big businesses as long as the mandate is tied up in court.

CDC panel set to discuss expanding COVID-19 vaccine booster eligibility Friday

An influential U.S. advisory panel will discuss expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to all adults Friday, a move that could make the shots available as early as this weekend.

Biden's vaccine mandate for health care workers challenged by 2nd lawsuit

A second set of states filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.

Multiple states open COVID-19 booster shots to all adults

Some states, along with New York City, are not waiting for U.S. health officials to approve COVID-19 booster shots for all adults out of concern of a possible winter surge.

Vaccinated families can ‘feel good’ about holiday gatherings, Fauci says

"If you get vaccinated and your family's vaccinated, you can feel good about enjoying a typical Thanksgiving, Christmas with your family and close friends," Dr. Anthony Fauci said.

Johnson & Johnson plans to split into 2 public companies

Johnson & Johnson is breaking into two companies, separating the division that sells Band-Aids and Listerine from its prescription drug business.

Van Morrison sued by North Ireland health minister over COVID-19 mandate criticism

Northern Ireland’s health minister is suing Van Morrison after the singer called him “very dangerous” for his handling of coronavirus restrictions.

Matthew McConaughey says he is against mandating COVID-19 vaccines for children

Matthew McConaughey says he, his wife, and his 90-year-old mother have gotten the COVID-19 vaccine. But the actor said as of "right now," he is not getting his three children vaccinated. "I couldn't mandate having to vaccinate the younger kids," he said. "I still want to find out more information."