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Nearly 1 Million Kids Get Covid Vaccine In First Week Of Rollout, White House Says

More than 700,000 are also expected to get the shot in the coming days.

30% Of U.S. Adults Are Still Unvaccinated — Here’s What Could Make Them Finally Get The Shot

Offering Covid-19 vaccines at doctors offices could be influential, while incentives like free giveaways don’t seem to have a huge effect.

Kids Ages 5-11 Are Now Eligible For Covid Vaccines—But Polls Suggest Many Parents Won’t Let Their Child Get The Shot

Polling suggests a sizable minority of parents still don’t want to vaccinate their children.

Some Mask Mandates Lifted Where Covid-19 Cases Are Falling

San Francisco has recently relaxed some of its mask rules—but not yet dropped the mandate entirely—and Illinois could lift its indoor mask mandate before the holidays.

Here’s How The White House Plans To Distribute Children’s Covid Vaccines

The federal government’s plan includes partnering with children’s hospitals and other doctors’ offices and health centers.

Pfizer’s Covid Vaccine 93% Effective At Preventing Teen Hospitalizations, CDC Study Finds

The study found 97% of those hospitalized were unvaccinated, including every patient who was placed in intensive care or died.

Johnson & Johnson Submits Booster Shot Data To FDA For Approval

The company has released data suggesting the second shot offers strong protection against Covid-19.

Schools Association Asks Biden For Protection Against Violent Anti-Maskers

The school officials also cited increased threats from people who oppose the teaching of “critical race theory.”

Half Of Vaccinated Americans Might Not Spend The Holidays With Unvaccinated Family And Friends, Poll Finds

Vaccinated Americans are largely uncomfortable with attending activities and events with the unvaccinated.

American Samoa Just Recorded Its First-Ever Case Of Covid-19 — Here Are The Places That Still Haven’t Reported Any

Some countries may have Covid-19 but aren’t doing adequate testing or haven’t publicly reported their cases.