Moderna will ask FDA for emergency use authorization of coronavirus vaccine

Moderna Inc. says it will ask U.S. and European regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine as new study results confirm the shots offer strong protection.

A vaccine won't end the COVID-19 crisis right away, experts say

Many challenges lie ahead — not just the logistical hurdles involved in the biggest vaccination campaign in U.S. history, but public fear and misinformation that could hinder the effort and kick the end of the pandemic further down the road.

Qantas airline plans to require coronavirus vaccine for international travel, CEO says

In a world first, Qantas Airways will likely require passengers to be vaccinated against the coronavirus for future international travel, the CEO announced.

Gov Abbott says COVID vaccine will not be mandatory for Texans

Doctors said even in the months after the vaccine is distributed, it will be important for people to wear masks and social distance.

AstraZeneca says COVID-19 vaccine 'highly effective' prevention

AstraZeneca said Monday that late-stage trials showed that its COVID-19 vaccine with Oxford University was up to 90% effective in preventing disease.

First COVID-19 immunizations could arrive on December 12th

A FDA advisory committee is set to meet Dec. 10 to discuss Pfizer’s request for an emergency use authorization for its developing COVID-19 vaccine.

What does emergency use for a coronavirus vaccine mean?

The first COVID-19 vaccines to be given in the U.S. are expected to get a green light from regulators under a process known as emergency use authorization.

DeSantis says Florida will make vaccines available to residents, but won't mandate them

"Our goal is to make all safe and effective COVID vaccines available to Floridians who want them, but the state will not mandate that Floridians take these vaccines," DeSantis said. "That's going to be the choice of each and every Floridian."

Allen fire chief reports mild side effects in Moderna vaccine trial

Allen Fire Chief Jonathan Boyd volunteered to be part of drugmaker Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine trial. It may be almost 95% effective against the virus.

Who will be the first to get coronavirus vaccines?

Health care workers are likely to receive the first coronavirus vaccines when supplies are limited, but a decision on who gets the first shots has not been made.

Moderna says its coronavirus vaccine candidate is 94.5% effective

There's more promising news on the COVID-19 vaccine front as Moderna says its shot provides strong protection against the coronavirus.

Anthony Fauci predicts when America will return to normal from coronavirus

Dr. Anthony Fauci cautioned that Americans should expect a gradual return to normal after the coronavirus pandemic as Pfizer potentially rolls out its highly-effective vaccine at the end of the year.