Pentagon chief says National Guard members who refuse vaccine cannot train to maintain status

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has decided that National Guard members who refuse COVID-19 vaccination will be barred from federally funded drills and training required to maintain their Guard status, saying, "Vaccination is essential to the health and readiness of the force."

Anti-vaccine North Texas evangelist Marcus Lamb dies from COVID-19

A North Texas-based televangelist has died from COVID-19 after spending months promoting his outspoken opposition to COVID-19 vaccines.

COVID-19 vaccine makers exploring if omicron versions of shots are needed

Officials from Moderna and Pfizer are assessing their responses to the new COVID-19 variant omicron and say it will take months to develop a tweaked shot if needed.

Dallas clinics expect increase in booster demand due to new COVID-19 omicron variant

Dallas-based clinics expect an increase in booster demand over the next few weeks with questions swirling around the new COIVD-19 omicron variant. Pharmacists assure there isn't a supply issue even though they're going through vaccines faster.

Omicron variant: CDC expands COVID-19 booster recommendation to all adults 18 and older

"Everyone ages 18 and older should get a booster shot either when they are 6 months after their initial Pfizer or Moderna series or 2 months after their initial J&J vaccine," the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said.

Moderna testing 3 COVID-19 booster vaccines on omicron variant, Pfizer ready to adapt

Pfizer said if any coronavirus variant ever evades the protection offered by its COVID-19 vaccine, it expects to be able to produce a “tailor-made” adapted version of its vaccine to fight that variant in approximately 100 days, pending approval from federal regulators.

US mandating vaccines for all border crossers in January

President Joe Biden plans to require essential nonresident travelers crossing U.S. land borders, such as truck drivers and emergency response officials, to be fully vaccinated beginning on Jan. 22.

Proof of COVID-19 vaccine will be required for all US land border crossers

The rules pertain to non-U.S. nationals. American citizens and permanent residents may still enter the U.S. regardless of their vaccination status.

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.

Fauci worried about uptick in COVID-19 hospitalization among fully vaccinated

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s leading expert on infectious diseases says he's concerned over the uptick in hospitalizations among people fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

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.

Jobs for unvaccinated hospital workers in limbo as vaccine mandate lawsuits continue

Hospital systems across the state required vaccinations with most either getting the shot or getting an exemption. There are all sorts of confusion surrounding vaccine mandates that leave some to wonder if they still have a job.

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.

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.

10 states challenge Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers

A coalition of 10 states has filed a lawsuit challenging a new rule by President Joe Biden's administration requiring millions of health care workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

NFL fines Packers, Aaron Rodgers, Allen Lazard for violating league COVID-19 rules

The NFL on Tuesday fined the Green Bay Packers $300,000 and quarterback Aaron Rodgers as well as wide receiver Allen Lazard $14,500 each for violating the league’s COVID-19 protocols.