is "another step" in the journey to defeat the fast-evolving coronavirus, as the White House plans to mandate vaccinations for federal employees or face "stringent" COVID-19 protocols. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes joined CBSN to explain what's next for the ...
President Biden spoke from the White House Rose Garden to mark the change on CDC vaccinations, and give an update on vaccinations. "It's a good day for the country," he said. The president praised those who have gotten vaccinated for doing their "patriotic duty." ...
The CDC also noted in its guidelines Wednesday that it will be difficult to conduct vaccinations while also practicing social distancing. The agency said health-care settings such as provider offices or pharmacies could be better suited to provide vaccination. It may be difficult for health-c...
The vaccine schedule represents the current recommendations for people as a regular part of their vaccinations against common infectious diseases. It does not mean the CDC is requiring a COVID-19 shot for children or that schools will have to require that students receive the shot before enrolling...
Although protection against COVID-19 wanes over time, about 97% of adults have some immunity from past COVID infections, vaccinations or both. These updated shots are expected to boost that coverage. They will, however, come at a price. For the first time, the federal government is not cov...
MORE: As debate swirls, colleges weigh whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines The new guidelines could pave the way for states and local officials to relax mask mandates now that vaccination rates are climbing. Among the new federal recommendations is that vaccinated people can consider themselves ...
The U.S. is averaging close to 3 million vaccinations per day. Nearly 17% of the total U.S. population has been fully vaccinated, according to CDC data. Tags: CDC, Travel, Coronavirus, pandemic, public health, United States Read More Galleries America 2024 The Best Polit...
In an attempt to pick up the pace of vaccinations, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar and Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Dr. Stephen Hahn urged states last week to begin vaccinating lower-priority groups against Covid-19. ...
And on Tuesday, when Biden similarly heard directly from governors about the impact updated guidance could have on the future of vaccinations, he also pledged guidance "soon." "I would like to say that we have fully vaccinated people, we should start acting like it. And that's a big m...
As more teachers get fully vaccinated, Rutherford said, guidelines may want to address, for example, school districts that test people regularly for Covid-19. They may no longer need to screen those teachers. Future guidelines will also want to look at college campuses that do regular screening...