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California to Lift Indoor Mask Rule for Vaccinated
State health officials said local governments can continue their own indoor masking rules
Top White House Science Adviser Resigns After Probe Into ‘Disrespectful’ Behavior
Eric Lander said his resignation is effective 'no later than February 18 in order to permit an orderly transfer'
CVS, Walgreens Lift Limits on Purchases of Rapid COVID-19 Tests
Americans can also receive four free at-home tests directly from the U.S. government
CDC Backs Full Approval of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
Moderna vaccine is the second COVID-19 vaccine to receive full approval from both the FDA and CDC
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
CDC Turns to Wastewater Data to Track Spread of COVID-19
Estimates suggest between 40 and 80 percent of people infected with COVID-19 shed viral RNA in their feces
Red Cross Says Blood Shortage Is Worst in a Decade
Organization has had to limit blood product distributions to hospitals
Medicare to Provide Free COVID-19 Rapid Tests
At-home tests will be available at pharmacies and other locations for clients with Medicare 'Part B' outpatient benefit
Biden Relaunches Cancer Moonshot Initiative
Program aims to reduce cancer death rate by 50 percent during the next 25 years
Pfizer Asks FDA to Approve Its Vaccine for the Youngest Children
An FDA advisory panel will weigh the two-dose regimen on Feb. 15