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Many patients with weak immune systems don’t realize their Covid-19 medicine isn’t as effective as it used to be (11.14.2022)
Pfizer, Moderna seek authorization for updated Covid-19 boosters for younger children (09.26.2022)
Covid-19 death toll is a tragedy and ‘massive global failure at multiple levels,’ Lancet commission says (09.14.2022)
End of Covid-19 pandemic is in sight, WHO director-general says, ‘so let’s seize this opportunity’ (09.14.2022)
FDA authorizes Pfizer and Moderna’s updated Covid-19 boosters (08.31.2022)
Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla tests positive for Covid-19 and is experiencing ‘very mild symptoms’ (08.15.2022)
Updated Covid-19 booster shots could be available in September (07.29.2022)
FDA allows licensed pharmacists to prescribe Pfizer’s Paxlovid under certain conditions (07.06.2022)
The US is in a ‘transition phase’ of pandemic, Fauci says (04.27.2022)
US likely to see a surge of Covid-19 in the fall, Fauci says (04.07.2022)
FDA doubles dosage of Covid-19 monoclonal antibody, raising concerns about access and supply (02.27.2022)
More than 50 million households received free government Covid-19 tests (02.16.2022)
Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine receives full FDA approval (01.31.2022)
FDA warns against using throat swabs for home Covid-19 tests (01.07.2022)
Former Biden health advisers say the US needs to change its Covid-19 strategy to face a ‘new normal’ (01.06.2022)
Cruises should be avoided regardless of vaccination status, CDC says (12.30.2021)
Travel bans are an ‘illusion of protection’ like ‘locking a screen door,’ CNN medical analyst says (11.30.2021)
More than 2 million Ellume Covid-19 home tests recalled due to false positives (11.11.2021)
CDC director says agency will follow the data and update booster guidance as it emerges (10.22.2021)
More people are getting Covid-19 vaccine boosters than getting their first shots, CDC data shows (10.08.2021)
US surpasses 700,000 Covid-19 deaths (10.02.2021)
Pfizer submits data on Covid-19 vaccine for kids ages 5 to 11 to FDA, not seeking EUA yet (09.28.2021)
Covid-19 hospitalizations are surging again, but they’re different this time (08.16.2021)
If you’re not protected against Covid-19, the virus ‘will find you, it will infect you,’ expert says (08.05.2021)
WHO calls for a moratorium on booster shots until at least the end of September (08.04.2021)
Biden administration purchases extra Pfizer doses to prepare for possibility of children vaccine needs and booster shots (07.23.2021)
American Academy of Pediatrics recommends masks in schools for everyone over 2, regardless of vaccinations (07.22.2021)
US State Department joins CDC in raising UK travel advisory (07.19.2021)
CDC lowers warning level for cruise travel (06.17.2021)
J&J says it’s working to extend the shelf-life of it’s Covid-19 vaccine so doses don’t expire (06.09.2021)
Average daily pace of newly administered Covid-19 vaccines falls below 1 million, CDC data shows (06.04.2021)
Some people still need to mask up even if vaccinated. Are you one of them? (05.16.2021)
CDC chief on mask wearing: Unvaccinated people need to be honest with themselves (05.16.2021)
Pfizer to seek authorization for Covid-19 vaccine from children ages 2 to 11 in September (05.04.2021)
Quarter of Americans fully vaccinated against coronavirus, CDC says (04.18.2021)
Fauci predicts J&J vaccine to com back to market with restrictions or warnings by Friday (04.18.2021)
CDC studies find racial and ethnic disparities in Covid-19 hospitalizations, ER visits (04.12.2021)
“Staggering” number of children have lost at least one parent to Covid-19, model estimates (04.05.2021)
Conceivable that unvaccinated children could go to camp or playgrounds this summer, Fauci says (03.28.2021)
If you’ve gained weight during the pandemic, you’re not alone. Here’s what to do about it (03.25.2021)
White House coronavirus task force coordinator won’t say how soon Americans should expect to be vaccinated (03.07.2021)
Covid-19 testing numbers dropped in the US — here’s why testing still matters (03.05.2021)
The first Biden-era vaccine against Covid-19 is moving toward market, but new bumps could trip up the big launch (02.17.2021)
Dr. Fauci shifts the timeline on when the general public will be able to get a vaccine (02.17.2021)
CDC director says ‘we have work to do’ when it comes to reopening schools safely (02.14.2021)
Rheumatoid arthritis drug reduces risk of death for severely ill hospitalized Covid-19 patients, researchers say (02.11.2021)
Americans’ perceived risk of Covid-19is lower than any time since October, poll finds (02.10.2021)
South Africa pauses AstraZeneca vaccine rollout after study shows it offers less protection against variant (02.08.2021)
Here’s why we can have some hope about the Covid pandemic (01.13.2021)
Members of the public mistakenly allowed to sign up for Covid-19 vaccination appointments in Kentucky (01.11.2021)
Feds ‘overpromised and underdelivered’ on coronavirus vaccines, state health officials say (01.07.2021)
Novavax coronavirus vaccine becomes fifth to begin Phase 3 trials in United States (12.29.2020)
White House vaccine chief explains why states haven’t received number of vaccines promised (12.20.2020)
US has to overcome Covid-19 denial and pull together, Fauci says (12.08.2020)
Black, Hispanic and Native American workers and their families face greater coronavirus exposure risks, report finds (12.03.2020)
CDC says 14-day Covid-19 quarantine can be shortened to 7 to 10 days (12.02.2020)
Don’t expect full sports stadiums until at least the end of the summer, Dr. Fauci says (12.02.2020)
‘Fake news’ about a Covid-19 vaccine has become a second pandemic, Red Cross chief says (12.01.2020)
Top health officials agree Americans who traveled for Thanksgiving should get tested. But this is where they differ (11.29.2020)
61% of Americans changed their Thanksgiving plans due to Covid-19 spikes, new poll finds (11.24.2020)
Minneapolis doctor tips away tears in describing Covid-19’s toll on hospital workers (11.24.2020)
White House vaccine chief says first Americans could be vaccinated next month (11.22.2020)
El Paso to get fourth mobile morgue as it opens civic center as overflow medical facility (11.02.2020)
People who have Covid-19 or who have been exposed can vote in person, CDC says (11.02.2020)
A ‘second wave’ of mental health devastation due to Covid-19 is imminent, experts say (10.12.2020)
US sees 20% more deaths than expected this year, most due to Covid-19, research finds (10.12.2020)
More people are remembering to wash their hands, research finds (10.08.2020)
Loss of smell could be a ‘highly reliable indicator’ of Covid-19, research says (10.01.2020)
CDC abruptly removes guidance about airborne coronavirus transmission, says update ‘was posted in error’(09.22.2020)
In nursing homes and assisted living communities, minorities suffer most from Covid-19, research says (09.21.2020)
Updated CDC guidance acknowledges coronavirus can spread through the air (09.20.2020)
Federal government details plans to distribute free Covid-19 vaccines (09.16.2020)
Stay-at-home orders tied to drop in Covid-19 spread (09.08.2020)
9 vaccine makers sign safety pledge in race for Covid-19 vaccine (09.08.2020)
It is highly unlikely that food is a source of Covid-19 contamination, experts say (09.07.2020)
New White House coronavirus adviser says he’s a ‘straight shooter’ (09.04.2020)
Russia’s Covid-19 vaccine generated an immune response, study says (09.04.2020)
Common steroids reduce deaths among critically ill Covid-19 patients, new analysis confirms (09.02.2020)
36 states report a total of 8,700 Covid-19 cases at colleges and universities; country nears 6 million (08.30.2020)
Covid-19 has disproportionately impacted those living with developmental disabilities (08.28.2020)
Twitter hits Trump for ‘misleading health claims’ that could dissuade people from voting (08.23.2020)
Getting vaccinated for the flu this year is particularly important, WHO officials say (08.18.2020)
Study finds racial and ethnic disparities in Covid-19 hospitalizations (08.17.2020)
Over 900 health care workers have died from coronavirus. A new database tells their stories (08.12.2020)
Reopening schools and virtual learning: Experts offer valuable insight (08.11.2020)
Coronavirus stresses Americans more than others, study finds (08.06.2020)
Jails can spread coronavirus to nearby communities, study finds (08.04.2020)
Bill Gates says other nations had better coronavirus responses than US (07.30.2020)
Covid-19 mask safety: Two or three layers best to protect against virus, study finds (07.24.2020)
US government and Pfizer reach $1.95 billion deal to produce millions of Covid-19 vaccine doses (07.22.2020)
Quick testing is needed for coronavirus contact tracing to be most effective, research finds (07.16.2020)
1 in 3 young adults vulnerable to severe Covid-19 — and smoking plays a big part, research finds (07.13.2020)
CDC director says no revised school guidelines despite Trump’s push (07.09.2020)
Regeneron starts Phase 3 trial of Covid antibody drug that might treat and prevent infection, company says (07.07.2020)
Some public health officials are resigning amid threats during the Covid-19 pandemic (06.23.2020)
People under 20 half as likely to catch Covid-19, study finds (06.16.2020)
Red Cross to being testing donor blood for Covid-19 antibodies (06.15.2020)
Live Update Coverage
2022
January 19
Growth in global Covid-19 cases slows compared with previous week, WHO says
January 12
CDC forecast predicts more than 62,000 Covid-19 deaths in the US in the next four weeks
January 10
Omicron-specific Pfizer vaccine will be ready by March, CEO says
January 7
FDA shortens interval for Moderna’s Covid-19 booster dose to 5 months
CDC did not “pivot” isolation recommendations, but provided guidance for how to use tests, head says
2021
December 29
CDC director explains why agency is not recommending rapid tests after 5 days of isolation
CDC director: If you have Covid-19 symptoms and a negative rapid test, get a PCR test
December 22
Prior behavior more important for safety of holiday gatherings than journey there, Walensky says
CDC forecast predicts US Covid-19 deaths to have a stable or uncertain trend over the next 4 weeks
December 21
Fauci: If you’re vaccinated and booster, the likelihood of getting seriously ill “is very, very low”
December 20
December 15
CDC forecast says new Covid-19 deaths are likely to increase over the next 4 weeks
NIH data on vaccine efficacy against Omicron expected Wednesday, Fauci says
December 14
“Omicron is spreading at a rate we have not seen with any previous variant,” WHO chief says
December 1
Omicron cases have been mild and in younger patients, South African doctor says
November 30
Former health official agrees with Biden’s Omicron message: be concerned, but don’t panic
November 29
We don’t yet know if Omicron will outcompete the Delta variant in the US, Collins says
CDC is on top of looking for Omicron cases in the US, Fauci says
Omicron variant is another reason why people should get vaccinated and boosted, NIH director says
November 4
November 3
Covid-19 vaccine for younger children is a cause for parents to celebrate, CDC director says
US will hit the ground running with vaccinations for kids, Fauci says
November 2
Pfizer expect initial data of its Covid-19 kids’ vaccine at the end of the year
October 22
What’s the best booster shot to get? Here’s what Fauci says
Fauci confident that age groups eligible for boosters will be lowered over the next weeks to months
CDC director says agency will follow the data and update booster guidance as it emerges
September 22
CDC forecast predicts US Covid-19 hospitalizations will decrease over next 4 weeks
September 20
Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine for children could be available by end of October, official says
August 23
August 18
Booster shots are like giving extra life jackets to people who already have them, WHO official says
August 12
Fauci says it’s likely everybody could need a booster at some point
August 11
Global Covid-19 cases could surpass 300 million in early 2022, WHO director-general says
CDC ensemble forecast projects increase in Covid-19 deaths and hospitalizations over the next month
August 10
Fauci says Covid-19 vaccines should be mandated for teachers
August 7
Covid-19 “pushed the limits of health systems” and left “no country untouched,” WHO chief says
August 5
Moderna expects to complete submission for FDA full approval this month
There could be another variant worse than Delta if Covid-19 continues to spread, Fauci says
August 4
CDC ensemble forecasts project new Covid-19 deaths likely to increase over the next 4 weeks
Trump getting vaccinated on television could have helped, former Covid-19 testing czar says
Global number of Covid-19 cases will exceed 200 million cases next week, WHO says
August 3
Fully vaccinated people should get Covid-19 tests if they have mild symptoms, health official says
US can reach a point where Covid-19 is just a nuisance, NIH director says
August 2
FDA will work towards full vaccine approval “as rapidly as possible,” official says
The best way to protect children is to get more eligible people vaccinated, NIH director says
July 28
US isn’t doing a good job of measuring how much spread is underway, former FDA head says
When will the FDA give full approval of Covid-19 vaccines?
Health passes for fully vaccinated may be “a path forward,” CDC director says
CDC mask guidance change was prompted by new science, director says
Masking is the safest way to have US children back in schools, CDC director says
CDC can urge Covid-19 vaccinations in schools, but can’t mandate them, director says
July 21
CDC vaccine advisor fears widespread spread of coronavirus in schools
Global number of Covid-19 cases could exceed 200 million in the next 3 weeks, WHO says
July 19
CDC raises Covid-19 risk assessment for UK to highest level
Personal decisions about air travel are a relative risk evaluation, Fauci says
June 15
Nearly a quarter of Covid-19 patients have a post-Covid condition, study finds
July 12
Fauci calls the Delta variant “a real bad actor virus”
June 18
The Delta variant is on its way to becoming globally dominant, WHO chief scientist says
June 17
Fauci on the Delta variant: “I’m not concerned about the people who are vaccinated”
June 15
June 9
FDA looking at extending J&J vaccine expiration dates, Fauci says
J&J CEO confident Emergent Biosolutions will be authorized to produce their Covid-19 vaccine soon
J&J says it’s working to extend the shelf-life of its Covid-19 vaccine
June 8
Around half of Americans support requiring proof of vaccination to return to work, poll finds
CDC study shows how vaccination coverage reduces Covid-19 cases, severe illness and death
June 6
Origins of Covid-19 need to be investigated in a broader way, former FDA commissioner says
More than 300,000 Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the US, CDC data shows
June 4
June 3
CDC director says she expects US to reach Biden’s July 4 Covid-19 vaccine goal
CDC revisits mask guidance in schools, says changes may come by fall
“The prognosis is good” for Covid-19 in US, Fauci says
June 2
WHO says epidemiological studies required to investigate origins of Covid-19
CDC forecasts predict Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths will continue to decrease
May 27
May 26
Current approach to preventing Covid-19 at the Olympics is “dangerous,” US expert says
May 25
Fewer than half of Americans are now social distancing, poll finds
May 24
First participants get shots in trial of Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine booster
May 21
J&J will supply up to 200 million doses of its single-shot Covid-19 vaccine to COVAX by end of 2021
More than 3 million excess deaths in 2020 could be attributable to Covid-19, WHO report says
May 19
People are misinterpreting the updated US CDC mask guidance, Fauci says
CDC forecast predicts Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths will continue to drop
May 18
It’s reasonable for US businesses to keep mask mandates in some cases, Fauci says
May 17
Sanofi and GlaxoSmithKline report positive results from Phase 2 vaccine trial
May 13
“If you’re vaccinated and you’re outside, put aside your mask,” Fauci says
May 12
CDC ensemble forecasts predict decrease in Covid-19 cases and deaths over next 4 weeks
May 11
Americans are going out more and wearing masks less, poll finds
Majority of Americans support showing proof of vaccination in certain situations, poll finds
May 7
WHO authorizes China’s Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine for emergency use
May 5
CDC ensemble forecast projects decrease in newly reported deaths over the next four weeks
World has a shot at controlling Covid-19 –if it comes together, WHO official says
Authorizing Covid-19 vaccines for 12-t0-15-year-olds will be key for the fall, US NIH director says
CDC summer camp Covid-19 guidance looks “a bit strict,” but will likely be reevaluated, Fauci says
Kids ages 12 to 15 could be getting vaccinated in less than two weeks, CDC director says
May 4
May 3
US may not get to zero cases, but “we can probably live with that,” expert says
Pfizer is discussing expedited approval for Covid-19 vaccine with Indian government, CEO says
More global Covid-19 cases reported in last 2 weeks than first 6 months of the pandemic, WHO says
May 2
Getting vaccinated is patriotic duty, Reiner says
April 29
CDC’s ensemble forecast now projects up to 595,000 US Covid-19 deaths by May 22
April 28
US send supplies and aid to India to help with “horrifying” Covid-19 situation
Fauci hopes Covid-19 vaccines will receive Full FDA approval “very soon”
April 26
WHO: Global Covid-19 cases rise for ninth consecutive week
April 23
Moderna working to have Covid-19 vaccine booster available by late summer or early fall, CEO says
FDA is “prepared to move as quickly as we possibly can” on J&J vaccine, advisory committee head says
April 19
Global Covid-19 cases increase for eighth week in a row, WHO chief says
April 18
Half of all US adults have had at least one Covid-19 vaccine shot, according to CDC data
Fauci expects a decision on Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine by Friday
April 15
Global health agency calls on Brazilian authorities to acknowledge severity of pandemic
April 14
Dr Fauci says Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause “isn’t a cancellation”
April 13
April 12
Global Covid-19 cases increase for the 7th consecutive week, WHO chief says
Diabetes drug did not help hospitalized Covid-19 patients, AstraZeneca says
US racial and ethnic minority groups hospitalized more for Covid-19, study shows
April 11
Covid-19 vaccine supply could outstrip demand as soon as 3 weeks from now, Gottlieb warns
April 9
US Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are up, but deaths are down, CDC director says
WHO: Risks from Covid-19 much higher than AstraZeneca vaccine related risks
April 7
Fauci expects some local businesses and institutions will implement vaccine requirements
April 6
Team sports bigger driver of Covid-19 spread in the US than classrooms, Fauci says
Fauci hopes people who go on cruises get vaccinated against Covid-19
55% of Americans reported seeing family or friends in the last week, poll finds
Half of parents say they’re likely to get their children vaccinated against Covid-19, poll finds
Global Covid-19 cases rise for sixth consecutive week, WHO says
April 5
Nearly 40,000 children in the US have lost a parent to Covid-19, new model estimates
Fauci doubts US government will be behind vaccine passports
April 4
“We’re just at the beginning of this surge” in the US, infectious disease expert says
April 1
Dr. Fauci says Pfizer’s new Covid-19 vaccine data is “really very encouraging”
Fauci calls loss of 15 million potential Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses “really quite unfortunate”
March 31
Pfizer trial data likely a “green light” to vaccinate kids aged 12 to 15 in the US, expert says
More than 12,000 cases of variants have been reported in the US. These 3 states have the most.
March 30
CDC director explains her emotional warning of “impending doom” about Covid-19’s spread in US
March 23
Fauci says “unforced error” on AstraZeneca data could create doubt about Covid-19 vaccine
As more people are vaccinated against Covid-19, Americans are going out more, poll finds
March 22
Global Covid-19 cases increase for fifth consecutive week, WHO official says
March 17
NIH director says it seems unlikely AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine causes clots
WHO advisory group recommends Johnson & Johnson vaccine for all adults age 18 and older
Global Covid-19 cases are rising, but deaths are declining, WHO says
March 12
Fauci says her is “very much” concerned about a possible mental health pandemic
March 11
A year ago, Fauci said the pandemic would get worse. He didn’t realize it would be this deadly.
Pfizer CEO urges people to get whatever vaccine is offered first
March 10
There are two promising ways of boosting Covid-19 vaccines against variants, Fauci says
If schools aren’t open, other places shouldn’t be, CDC director says
CDC director explains when they could amend travel guidance for fully vaccinated people
March 9
More Americans think that there will be a return to normal within the next 6 months, poll finds
CDC guidelines for vaccinated people are a “huge emotional release,” former acting director says
Cases of Covid-19 in children decline for the seventh consecutive week
March 2
More Americans are feeling hopeful about the pandemic, poll finds
March 1
Johnson & Johnson working on booster for coronavirus variants, CEO says
February 26
Countries making deals with vaccine manufacturers undermines COVAX, WHO director says
February 25
Moderna completed enrollment for Phase 2/3 trial for Covid-19 vaccine in adolescents
About 68 million Covid-9 vaccine doses have been administered in the US
February 24
NIH launches new initiative to study long-term effects of Covid-19
National Institutes of Health announces an initiative to study “long Covid”
February 23
Fauci says CDC guidance for fully vaccinated people could come soon
It is possible one dose of coronavirus vaccine might be enough for some, NIH director says
Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses will be “backloaded,” with more doses coming later, Fauci says
February 22
US has “done worse than most any other country” on Covid-19 response, Fauci says
Fauci explains comments about wearing masks into 2022
February 18
WHO will launch a new declaration on vaccine equity
Workers use PPE if employers give it to them, CDC study finds
February 17
Increased US vaccine supply will end state-to-state discrepancies in who can get a shot, Fauci says
February 16
Fauci says timeline for mass vaccinations could shift “maybe into mid-to-late May and early June”
White House Covid-19 adviser says drop in US cases could be “misleading” in face of variants
February 15
WHO gives emergency use listing to AstraZeneca/Oxford Covid-19 vaccine
February 14
High-risk teachers should have options for virtual learning, CDC director says
It is “absolutely” too early to be getting rid of mask mandates, CDC director says
Fauci hopes New CDC school guidance will help alleviate teachers’ concerns
“Mask breaching” is among the reasons behind Covid-19 transmission in schools, CDC director says
Nearly 53 million Covid-19 vaccine doses administered in the US, according to CDC data
February 12
Americans could be wearing masks for ‘several months,’ Fauci says
February 11
The safest way to celebrate Mardi Gras is virtually, CDC says
Wear at least one mask, but double masking helps get a tighter fit, says Fauci
Majority of Americans could be vaccinated by the middle or end of summer, says Fauci
February 10
71% of Americans are now willing to get Covid-19 vaccines, Gallup poll finds
February 9
Americans’ perceived risk from the pandemic is lower than any time since October, poll finds
February 8
South Africa to reassess impact of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine on hospitalizations
February 4
Fauci hopes Covid-19 vaccinations for older children can start in late spring or summer
People who previously had coronavirus should still get 2 vaccine doses, Fauci says
February 3
Covid-19 vaccination can be accelerated without delaying the second dose, Fauci says
Now is “absolutely not” the time to be having Super Bowl parties, Fauci says
US isn’t vaccinating at a fast enough pace to keep ahead of new variants, Fauci says
AstraZeneca vaccine data is good news and it signals another vaccine is in the mix, Fauci says
Fauci suggests Johnson & Johnson vaccine could get emergency use authorization in next two weeks
February 1
Moderna says no data on how much protection a single Covid-19 vaccine dose provides
January 31
CDC: More than 31 million Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered in the US
The safest way to watch the Super Bowl is at home with people you live with, New CDC guidance says
January 29
CDC is currently conducting research to determine if two masks are better than one
January 27
Millions of Americans at increased risk for more severe Covid-19 because of tobacco use
January 26
Johnson & Johnson plans to report out Covid-19 vaccine trial results by early next week
January 25
Double masking is likely more effective to stop spread of Covid-19, Fauci says
Dr. Fauci says mixed messaging about coronavirus “really cost us dearly”
Fauci says reinstating travel restrictions is a “prudent decision”
January 24
Biden’s surgeon general nominee says 100 million vaccine doses goal is a floor, not a ceiling
Biden’s 100 million vaccines goal is not deliberately setting expectations low, Fauci says
Biden’s HHS secretary nominee on long vaccine lines: “That is not America at it’s best”
Changing the course of the pandemic won’t happen overnight, HHS secretary nominee says
January 22
Fauci says it probably won’t make a difference if second vaccine doses are delayed by a couple weeks
US can do better than Biden’s goal of 100 million vaccines in 100 days, says Fauci
“We got to go into the trenches” to figure out what’s wrong with the vaccine rollout, says Fauci
January 21
New CDC director doesn’t think Covid-19 vaccine will be in every US pharmacy by February
January 20
‘Long Covid’ is a real and pressing concern, warns US National Institutes of Health director
January 19
Azar says HHS has met hundreds of times with Biden’s team
Don’t expect travel restrictions to be lifted – expect them to be tightened, incoming CDC head says
January 18
“Stick with full dose, followed by full dose,” Fauci says of Covid-19 vaccines
January 13
Reasons to be cheerful: Vaccines expert explains why he thinks US can stop spread of virus by June
January 12
US Health secretary admits vaccine administration in states has been “too narrowly focused”
January 11
BioNTech CEO cannot yet get the vaccine he helped develop
January 8
Pfizer vaccine doses can be spaced out up to 6 weeks apart, WHO advisers say
January 7
US vaccine rollout needs time to catch up to distribution goals, Fauci says
January 3
Fauci hopes US will pick up coronavirus vaccine momentum
“There’s no running away” from the Covid-19 numbers, Fauci says
Dr. Fauci contradicts Trump’s tweet on coronavirus deaths, saying “the deaths are real deaths”
2020
December 31
Fauci says spreading out first doses of Covid-19 vaccine to more people “under consideration”
Fauci disappointed that 20 million people in the US weren’t vaccinated by today, the end of the year
December 30
December 29
Fauci says children should be in school wherever possible
Coronavirus pandemic in the US could be even worse in January, Fauci says
To better control coronavirus, Fauci encourages everyone to wear masks in Biden’s first 100 days
December 28
Novavax announces start of Phase 3 Covid-19 vaccine trial in the US and Mexico
December 27
World Health Organization designated today as first International Day of Epidemic Preparedness
Health official on possible post-holiday Covid-19 surge: “We really have to wait and see”
“We’re very concerned” about possible post-holiday surge, US Surgeon General says
Move to put some form of restriction on travel is “prudent,” Fauci says
December 24
“Every dose that these hospitals and clinics have is going into people’s arms,” Nebraska doctor says
The safest way to celebrate New Year’s Eve is with your household or virtually, CDC says
December 23
NIH director says he’s concerned about what’s missed by US coronavirus surveillance
“We need to be limiting our mobility, period,” incoming CDC director says
NIH director says he’s “feeling great” after receiving Covid-19 vaccine
December 22
Masks help, but without social distancing they may not be enough to prevent virus spread, study says
December 21
US Health Secretary says he looks forward to receiving Moderna vaccine in coming days
The first wave of Moderna vaccines will go to more sites than the Pfizer vaccine
December 16
“Vaccine confidence is surging,” US health secretary says
December 15
Here’s Fauci’s message to people concerned about vaccine safety when it was developed so quickly
December 14
Discussions about when Biden will take the vaccine are happening now, Fauci says
December 13
FDA commissioner says “we’ll be hearing very soon” from CDC director on the Covid-19 vaccine
Covid-19 vaccine is being studied in children now, FDA chief says
FDA chief says it’s his “greatest hope” that Covid-19 vaccinations start in the US on Monday
December 10
Today’s FDA vaccine committee meeting is “an important step in the process,” Hahn says in statement
“It’s a really important day for all of America,” FDA commissioner says
FDA’s initial assessment of Pfizer’s vaccine is that it meets criteria, commissioner says
December 9
Fauci: “I think everybody uniformly needs to admit that we have a real problem”
FDA will look at data on allergic reactions to Covid-19 vaccine, US health secretary says
Vaccines will begin moving within 24 hours of authorization, distribution official says
Over half of Americans say they would get a first-generation Covid-19 vaccine, new poll finds
December 8
Messaging on Covid-19 needs to be uniform “from the top right down,” Fauci says
December 7
This surge is different because “it’s really about health care capacity,” Surgeon General says
Christmas “could be even more of a challenge” than Thanksgiving, Fauci says
Fauci says coronavirus test positivity in schools is really low
The pandemic is bad now, but “the middle of January could be a really dark time for us,” Fauci says
December 6
Scientific advisor hopes for a significant decrease in mortality in the elderly by end of January
Operation Warp Speed official praises Biden’s plan for Americans to mask up for 100 days
December 3
The holiday season is coming, and the CDC wants Americans to postpone travel and stay home
December 2
CDC urges Americans to postpone travel and stay home ahead of winter holidays
CDC: The best way to protect yourself and others is to postpone holiday travel
December 1
Former CDC director cautions that Covid-19 vaccination program may have “bumps in the road”
Moderna’s president is optimistic FDA will be supportive of their Covid-19 vaccine candidate
November 29
It’s “not too late at all for us to do something about” the pandemic, Fauci says
There should be enough vaccines for 20 million Americans by the end of year, Giroir says
Fauci says Americans should have confidence in the Covid-19 vaccine distribution plans
Birx says she hopes to be briefing the Biden team on Monday
Fauci expresses concern about US health systems as the pandemic persists
November 27
Trump says Covid-19 vaccine will start being delivered “in the next week and the week after”
Targeted Covid-19 vaccination may be needed, WHO official says
More information is needed about different AstraZeneca vaccine dosing regimens, WHO officials say
November 25
Thanksgiving is tomorrow. Here’s Dr. Fauci’s final message to Americans.
Younger children will join coronavirus vaccine trials, FDA official says
November 24
51% of Americans say they are likely to take a first-generation Covid-19 vaccine, new poll finds
November 23
“When they tell me I can get a vaccine, I will get it,” US Surgeon General says
November 22
Fauci: “We need to get as many people as possible vaccinated”
Fauci says he would have “no hesitation” to take a Covid-19 vaccine
Former FDA commissioner says he thinks Covid-19 vaccine will be given annually “until we learn more”
November 19
Delirium may be a primary symptom of Covid-19 in older adults, study finds
November 18
Millions of children have missed routine vaccinations during the pandemic, insurance data shows
November 17
More Americans see normal activities as risky, new poll finds
More Americans are now willing to get a vaccine for Covid-19, polling finds
WHO: Moderna vaccine results “quite encouraging,” but questions remain
Fauci says it’s OK to celebrate vaccine news — but don’t let up on public health measures
“Try as best as possible to keep the schools open,” Fauci says
Dr. Fauci says his Thanksgiving is “going to change significantly this year”
Vaccines won’t work unless enough people get them, Fauci says
November 16
Countries letting coronavirus go unchecked are “playing with fire,” WHO director-general says
“This is really a historic day,” Health secretary says after Moderna announces vaccine results
US Health secretary says Moderna’s vaccine is “more flexible.” Here’s why.
November 15
Fauci says the nation could start getting back to relative normality by April or July
November 13
US President-elect’s adviser says Biden won’t “shut the whole country down”
November 12
Biden adviser: US lockdown of four-to-six weeks could drive down Covid-19 numbers
Fauci doubts Covid-19 will be eradicated but remains optimistic about vaccine
Mental health-related ER visits suggest children and teens are at risk, CDC research finds
November 9
November 8
Fauci says Covid-19 symptoms last “well beyond what you’d expect” from a viral syndrome
November 5
WHO says coronavirus can be beat — but prepare for the next pandemic now
November 2
“It’s not too late” to suppress transmission of coronavirus, WHO director general says
US CDC says its Covid-19 quarantine recommendations do not preclude people from voting
October 27
Coronavirus cases are truly up and it’s not just because of more testing, Trump’s testing czar says
Giving up control of the virus is dangerous director general says
October 21
More than 2.5 million years of life have been lost to the pandemic in the US, study says
October 19
“The next 6 to 12 weeks are going to be the darkest of the entire pandemic,” expert says
October 15
Fauci slams idea of herd immunity: Letting “things rip” without protection is “ridiculous”
October 5
Fauci says he doesn’t want to comment on Trump’s Sunday SUV ride
September 23
WHO calls for countries to act against misinformation during the Covid-19 pandemic
September 22
People at any age with underlying conditions are in the risk group for serious disease, Fauci says
Fauci says aerosol transmission of Covid-19 “doesn’t change anything we’ve been saying”
September 21
Covid-19 Prevention Network to encourage Black people to participate in vaccine trials
Trump’s vaccine chief: We’ll know about vaccine efficacy between October and January
“There’s an unmistakable spike in new infections,” former FDA commissioner says
September 18
Rising Covid-19 hospitalizations could overburden systems as countries enter flu season, WHO says
September 16
CDC director says Covid-19 vaccine for general public likely to be available in 2021
It will take 6 to 9 months to get the American public vaccinated, CDC director says
US health official denies he has been asked to test less
September 15
Some pediatricians refuse to treat kids if parents reject vaccines, study finds
Bill Gates calls US response to Covid-19 “shocking” and “mismanaged”
Bill Gates says he thinks US will come around to funding Covid-19 vaccines for poor countries
WHO official says countries need to choose what’s important: Bars or schools?
September 13
Pfizer CEO says there is a “good chance” company will know if a vaccine works by the end of October
September 9
Risk of getting Covid-19 in the hospital is low, study finds
September 8
Vaccine developers deemed it “critical” to reiterate their commitment to ethics, Pfizer CEO says
Coronavirus has disrupted care for other diseases globally, Fauci says
We should continue to encourage people to get the flu vaccine, Fauci says
College students should be isolated on campus, Fauci says
FDA head says he will use Twitter to highlight his agency’s vaccine work
September 4
US vaccine adviser says he would have joined global effort if it was his choice
Fears about coronavirus’ impact on malaria haven’t been realized, WHO says
September 3
New prescriptions for hydroxychloroquine and chloroquine surged in March and April, research shows
September 2
Covid-19 cases in US children have increased 17% over two weeks, report says
Fauci calls for a full-court press on Covid-19 ahead of flu season
NIH director “surprised” by uproar around convalescent plasma statement
Fauci reiterates optimist for a coronavirus vaccine by the end of the year
September 1
Fauci on his relationship with Trump: “We’re all on the same team”
August 31
Cell phone location data could help predict Covid-19 trends, new research finds
Emergency use authorization of a coronavirus vaccine should not be done lightly, WHO scientist says
August 27
WHO recommends testing even more people for coronavirus
August 26
Moderna says vaccine data shows it is well tolerated across all age groups
August 25
Coronavirus disrupting polio vaccination efforts in Africa, WHO regional director says
August 19
Doctors’ warning: Prepare now for how to deal with Covid-19 during hurricane season
August 18
Study finds possible coronavirus spread on airplane
Saliva tests are important, and the technique may work well for surveillance testing, official says
Trump administration official says testing alone can’t take on the coronavirus
US part of intense global collaboration on Covid-19, Fauci says
August 17
The US has had the worst response to Covid-19 of any major country, expert says
August 13
American Academy of Pediatrics releases new guidance on face coverings and testing for children
Coronavirus Taskforce member says testing capacity and testing needs are 2 different things
US is doing the “appropriate amount of testing” to reduce Covid-19 spread, HHS official says
August 12
Rapid facility-wide testing in nursing homes can help control Covid-19’s transmission, study says
August 11
Nursing home residents on dialysis treatments could be at greater risk for Covid-19, research finds
Russia “certainly not ahead of us” when it comes to vaccines, former FDA head says
US health secretary: “The point is to have a vaccine that is safe,” not be first
Taiwan has used effective but strong measures to combat Covid-19, US health official says
US Food and Drug Administration releases guidance for temporary production of hand sanitizer
Former FDA commissioner says he wouldn’t take Russian vaccine
August 7
There are two big problems with contact tracing in the US, former government official says
August 6
WHO director-general hopes the US will reconsider it’s withdrawal from the organization
Covid-19 “pushed the limits of health systems” and left “no country untouched,” WHO chief says
August 5
Summer camp outbreak may no be an example of what could happen when schools open, official says
August 4
Governors from 6 states join to expand antigen testing to slow Covid-19 spread
August 3
Covid-19 fatality ratio of 0.6% “may not sound like a lot, but it is quite high,” WHO expert says
Quick coronavirus test results are “very important,” WHO official says
Covid-19 is having a “direct, negative impact” on health systems around the world, WHO official says
“Everyone is feeling the fatigue of this pandemic, but we have a long way to go,” WHO official says
WHO official to US residents: “Be part of this fight with us”
August 2
Hydroxychloroquine is not recommended as a Covid-19 treatment, coronavirus testing czar says
Mitigation measures are more important than contact tracing during outbreaks, Giroir says
Birx says that reopening schools in areas with Covid-19 increases should be done cautiously
July 31
NIH invests $248.7 million to fund technology that could improve Covid-19 testing
July 30
Other countries beat the US in setting up strong models of Covid-19 response, Bill Gates says
Young people are also at risk of severe disease from Covid-19, WHO officials say
WHO releases policy brief on preventing and managing Covid-19 in long-term care facilities
“The pandemic does not mean life has to stop,” WHO director-general says
A disease like Covid-19 exploits all the vulnerabilities in health care systems, WHO official says
WHO officials reflect on Covid-19 pandemic 6 months after public health emergency declared
The NBA’s success shows how everyone needs more access to Covid-19 testing, Fauci says
Today marks 6 months since Covid-19 was declared a public health emergency of international concern
July 29
The US needs to reset its response to Covid-19, report says
A vaccine that stops severe illness from Covid-19 would still be a success, expert says
These 5 principles could stop coronavirus surges, Fauci says
July 28
Fauci says hydroxychloroquine is not effective in treating Covid-19
“We just can’t afford” another Covid-19 surge, Fauci says
July 27
July 26
Each community should make a determination on reopening schools, US health official says
Trust is very important in the vaccine process, former CDC director says
Reopening schools is not “one size fits all,” coronavirus task force member says
White House coronavirus task force member says that he won’t be happy until testing is under control
The US government has invested in coronavirus contact tracing, health official says
The US has enough tests to achieve testing goals, White House coronavirus task force member says
July 25
Fauci says he has a good relationship with Trump and they had a “nice, long” talk recently
Fauci says it’s not necessary to shut down the country, but some places can take a step back
July 24
A vaccine could stop Covid-19 “dead in its tracks,” Fauci says
July 23
Quarantine mandates can send coronavirus patients into hiding, WHO says
WHO is always ready to provide assistance to any of it’s member states, officials say –
There is still “intense transmission” of Covid-19 in a relatively small group of countries, WHO says
July 22
Pfizer and US government reach $1.95 billion deal to produce millions of Covid-19 vaccine doses
US health secretary says Pfizer vaccine investment is “historic”
Vaccines sponsored by the US government will be free or affordable, health secretary says
Commercial scale vaccines for Covid-19 are already being made, HHS Secretary says
“We are going as quickly as we possibly can” on vaccine development, Fauci says
Fauci says there is “not a chance” he would walk away from the Covid-19 challenge
Fauci says he goes to the White House almost every day to meet with the coronavirus task force
Phase 3 trials will watch for possibility of vaccine induced enhancement of infection, Fauci says
July 21
More than 1 in 5 US homes don’t meet quarantine guidelines set by officials, research says
Covid-19 is “exacerbating and exploiting” pre-existing health conditions, US Surgeon General says
July 20
US Covid-19 surge being approached with “extreme seriousness,” White House task force member says
Getting retested for Covid-19 multiple times is completely unnecessary, US health official says
July 19
Masks being politicized is bizarre, NIH Director says
The average testing delay is too long, NIH Director says
US is on a good path when it comes to vaccines, NIH Director says
CDC adds cancer patients to its list of those at increased risk of severe illness from Covid-19
July 17
A combination of community measures are needed to keep Covid-19 under control, WHO official says
Fauci’s boss says idea of firing or demoting him is “unimaginable”
July 14
CDC Director says the American public is getting closer to accepting masks
Most US counties “are in a position to reopen their schools,” CDC head says
Point of care testing could help reduce the burden on testing labs, US health official says
July 13
Some states we from shutdown to “complete throwing caution to the wind,” Fauci says
Protecting yourself is the best way to reopen the country, Fauci says
“There will be no return to the old normal for the foreseeable future,” WHO director-general says
Understanding of Covid-19 transmission still limited, WHO says
July 10
July 9
The health effects of Covid-19 go far beyond the virus, WHO says
States bordering Covid-19 hotspots states are “quite vulnerable,” Fauci says
July 8
July 7
South Korean nightclubs were source of at least 246 cases of Covid-19, research finds
July 6
Medical associations urge Americans to continue Covid-19 preventive measures
Covid-19 antibody drugs moves into phase 3 trials, 2,000 US patients expected to enroll
July 2
Facebook and Instagram to send users to CDC for Coronavirus information
July 1
CDC does not recommend universal testing for K-12 staff and students
June 30
Traveler from the US infects 71 people in China with Covid-19, research finds
June 29
CDC official calls spread of Covid-19 in US “discouraging”
New Hampshire testing program aims to identify symptomless carriers
Getting the flu vaccine this year is more important than ever, CDC official says
Classroom contact could lead to transmission of Covid-19, CDC research suggests
Americans must “act responsibly” by wearing masks, Health Secretary says
Here’s how much Covid-19 drug remdesivir will cost you
June 24
Health expert says its worse to keep schools closed than to open them safely
New report details how schools can be opened safely
Covid-19 is as hard to fight as a leaky bucket is to fix, expert says
June 23
Texas governor to residents: “the safest place for you is at your home”
Two dozen US Public Health officials have left their roles during the Covid-19 pandemic
June 16
More staff needed to support Us-Mexico border, officials say
June 15
Former FDA head says he would “certainly counsel against” attending political rallies
June 11
Food industry must take responsibility for obesity’s role in Covid-19 pandemic, researchers say
People are sleeping more during Covid-19 pandemic, research finds
Former CDC Director says the US is “giving too much weight to numbers that have little meaning”
June 10
Study will evaluate drugs prescribed to children with Covid-19
Nurses were not ready for the pandemic, new report concludes
June 4
CDC Director says flu vaccine will be important defense against coronavirus in upcoming months
New Federal testing protocol aims to address disparities, CDC Director says
CDC Director shakes head at image of crowds at Lake of the Ozarks
June 2
Farm workers at extra risk for Covid-19, CDC says in new guidance
May 29
Acute Kidney Injury may be higher than expected in Covid-19 patients, research finds