A former Wisconsin pharmacist has been sentenced to three years in prison for purposely destroying COVID-19 vaccines. On Tuesday, 46-year-old Steven Brandenburg received three years in federal prison after pleading guilty in February to two felony counts of attempting to tamper with a consumer product. He initially faced up to …
Read More »United Airlines Is Giving Away Free Flights To Vaccinated Travelers
United Airlines is offering fully vaccinated travelers a chance to win free flights for a year. The airline announced the “Your Shot to Fly” sweepstakes. Any new or existing MileagePlus member who provides proof of their vaccination records to the airline’s Travel-Ready Center portal by June 22nd will be entered …
Read More »Experts Now Believe Herd Immunity Will Not Be Reached Any Time Soon
With coronavirus variants and people hesitant about getting vaccinated, scientists and health experts now believe herd immunity may not be reached any time in the near future. Instead, a New York Times report says COVID-19 will most likely become a constant by manageable threat in the United States. Hospitalization and deaths from …
Read More »New Jersey Giving Away Free Beer To Fully Vaccinated Residents
New Jersey is offering a free beer this month for anyone who has received the COVID-19 vaccine. New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy announced the “Shot and a Beer” program on Monday. The initiative will provide a complimentary glass of beer to anyone 21 or over at participating locations across the …
Read More »CDC Says Fully Vaccinated People May Go Maskless Outdoors
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has announced that fully vaccinated citizens may move about freely outdoors without masks. The new guidance unveiled on Tuesday says that those who have received the full dose of the COVID-19 vaccine may walk, jog, bike, or dine at outdoor restaurants without wearing …
Read More »Countries Are Welcoming Back International Travelers As More People Get Vaccinated
With COVID vaccines being pushed into people’s arms and an update to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines clearing the vaccinated for travel, countries have begun to welcome back international travelers. Health officials recommend waiting at least two weeks after becoming fully vaccinated to travel. They also recommend …
Read More »FDA Investigating After 15 Million Johnson & Johnson Vaccines Were Destroyed
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating after 15 million Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines were destroyed. Employees at a chemical plant in Baltimore run by Emergent Biosolutions mixed up ingredients from two vaccines that they were manufacturing. While this does not affect Johnson & Johnson vaccines created in the …
Read More »CDC Releases New COVID-19 Guidelines For Fully Vaccinated Adults
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has unveiled new guidelines for Americans who have received the COVID-19 vaccine. According to the new guidelines, citizens who have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine may gather in small groups inside their homes with others who have been fully vaccinated. Masks …
Read More »Meghan McCain Says She’s “Over” Dr. Fauci Because She Doesn’t Know When She Can Get Her Vaccine
Meghan McCain is calling for the firing of the nation’s top health expert over what she deems to be a “disaster” vaccine rollout. “The View” co-host voiced her frustration on the latest episode of the daytime talk show. She complained of not being eligible to receive the vaccine due to …
Read More »NBA Stars Reluctant To Participate In COVID-19 Vaccine PSAs
Many of the NBA’s top players are skeptical about participating in the league’s COVID-19 vaccine PSAs. Sources told ESPN that many players are still apprehensive about receiving the vaccine altogether, so they are not interested in promoting its effectiveness. This skepticism from players comes amid skepticism of the Black community …
Read More »Four People In Oregon Test Positive For “Reduced” Severity COVID-19 After Receiving Vaccine
Several people in Oregon were diagnosed with COVID-19 and experienced “reduced” severity after receiving both doses of the vaccine. The Oregon Health Authority made the revelation in a series of tweets on Friday, calling the four who tested positive despite receiving the vaccine “breakthrough cases.” They also announced that overall …
Read More »U.S. In The “Eye Of The Hurricane” Despite Dip In COVID-19 Cases
Experts are warning that despite a dip in over COVID-19 cases in the U.S., Americans still face profound risks in relation to the virus. The new variants of coronavirus have placed the U.S. in the “eye of the hurricane.” Dr. Peter Hotez, the dean of the National School of Tropical …
Read More »Biden Administration To Send COVID-19 Vaccines To Retail Pharmacies
The Biden administration will begin distributing COVID-19 vaccines directly to retail pharmacies as early as next week. The administration will announce Tuesday, which will detail its plan to provide a limited supply of vaccines to pharmacies throughout the country to meet the growing demand for the vaccine and speed up …
Read More »Philly Fighting COVID CEO, Andrei Doroshin, Admits To Stealing Vaccine Doses For Friends
Philadelphia has severed its relationship with Philly Fighting COVID-19 after its CEO admitted to stealing vaccine doses for friends. Philly Fighting COVID was awarded a contract from the city to help administer the COVID-19 vaccine despite having no health care experience. The group’s CEO, 22-year-old graduate student Andrei Doroshin, gained attention …
Read More »Chick-Fil-A Manager Helps Direct Vaccination Line After Computer Glitch
A South Carolina Chick-Fil-A manager had to step in to direct a drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination site after it was hit with a computer glitch that backed up the line. According to Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie, a COVID-19 vaccination drive-thru line set up in a church parking lot was backed …
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