UN vaccine plan is underway, but problems remain
As the coronavirus pandemic exploded worldwide last April, global organizations banded together to help ensure that the world's most vulnerable people would get vaccines...
UK to push at G-7 for global standard on ‘vaccine passports’
LONDON — Britain plans to use its presidency of the Group of Seven economic powers to push for an internationally recognized system of vaccine...
US tops 500,000 virus deaths, matching the toll of 3 wars
The COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. topped 500,000 Monday, all but matching the number of Americans killed in World War II, Korea and...
UN to rich nations: Don’t undermine COVAX vaccine program
GENEVA — The head of the World Health Organization pleaded with rich countries on Monday to check before ordering additional COVID-19 vaccine shots for...
UK data: COVID-19 vaccines sharply cut hospitalizations
LONDON — Two U.K. studies released Monday showed that COVID-19 vaccination programs are contributing to a sharp drop in hospitalizations, boosting hopes that the...
US coronavirus death toll approaches milestone of 500,000
The U.S. stood Sunday at the brink of a once-unthinkable tally: 500,000 people lost to the coronavirus.
A year into the pandemic, the running total...
UK speeds up vaccinations: All adults get 1st jab by July 31
LONDON — The British government declared Sunday that every adult in the country should get a first coronavirus vaccine shot by July 31, at...
What’s safe after COVID-19 vaccination? Don’t shed masks yet
You’re fully vaccinated against the coronavirus — now what? Don’t expect to shed your mask and get back to normal activities right away.
That’s going...
G-7 vows ‘equitable’ world vaccine access, but details scant
LONDON — Leaders of the Group of Seven economic powers promised Friday to immunize the world’s neediest people against the coronavirus by giving money,...
How do we know the COVID-19 vaccines are safe?
How do we know the COVID-19 vaccines are safe?
Scientists look for safety issues during the testing phase and continue their monitoring as shots roll...
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