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What's Next For The J&J Vaccine? U.S. Health Authorities Discuss Resuming Shots

The CDC's vaccine advisory committee will assess whether use of the vaccine should resume — and whether the shot should come with a warning about the risk of a rare blood clotting disorder.
- Laurel Wamsley
Health Panel's Emergency Meeting Considers Status Of J&J Vaccine

An advisory group for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention meets Friday to weigh lifting the pause in the use of the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
- Selena Simmons-Duffin
Pastry Shop In Hungry Has A Selection Of Vaccine-Theme Desserts

The shop sells mousse with brightly colored jelly toppings. A different topping for each vaccine available there: yellow for AstraZeneca and green for Pfizer. Each has a decorative syringe on top.
In Many Parts Of The World, Pandemic Conditions Remain Dire

Though optimism grows in the U.S. as more and more people get vaccinated, the global picture is far from rosy. Several countries are struggling, and things continue to look grim.
- Jason Beaubien
UC And Cal State Systems To Require COVID-19 Vaccinations For In-Person Fall Classes

The CSU Chancellor called the directive "the most comprehensive and consequential university plan for COVID-19 vaccines in the country." It will affect more than 1 million students and employees.
- Vanessa Romo
Beware of 'unusual' Covid-testing operations, King County health officials warn

Local health officials are warning folks to avoid suspicious Covid testing operations during a time rife with fraud. Public Health — Seattle & King County says the department was alerted about questionable testing sites in Seattle and door-to-door solicitors in Auburn falsely claiming to be offering Covid tests on behalf of government agencies.
- Liz Brazile
As At-Home Coronavirus Tests Hit Pharmacies, What Role Can They Play In The Pandemic?

Rapid COVID-19 tests are now available at pharmacies in the U.S. Dr. Michael Mina of Harvard's T.H. Chan School of Public Health says these can help people wondering if they are infectious right now.
- Mano Sundaresan
People With Severe COVID-19 Have Higher Risk Of Long-Term Effects, Study Finds

The study's author says he was shocked to find the toll of long COVID was so substantial and multifaceted: "When you put it all together ... it's actually quite jarring."
- Laurel Wamsley
Scientists Are Working On Booster Shots In Case COVID-19 Vaccines Lose Their Effect

Scientists are working on boosters to deal with the possibility that current COVID-19 vaccines may eventually wear off — or the virus will mutate in ways that will evade the vaccine's protections.
- Joe Palca
How India Went From A Ray Of Hope To A World Record For Most COVID Cases In A Day

India's COVID-19 caseload plummeted to record lows in February. Now a startling spike is causing health systems — and possibly law and order — to break down. What went wrong?
- Lauren Frayer

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