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The Latest: Australia's capital: 99% with at least 1 dose

Australia’s capital Canberra has come out of lockdown with authorities reporting more than 99% of the population aged 12 and older having at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

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FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster

A panel of U.S. health advisers has endorsed booster shots for Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine.

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US reaffirms support for easing WTO rules on COVID vaccines

A top U.S. trade official says the Biden administration remains committed to an easing of rules that protect the technology behind coronavirus vaccines so that they can be produced more widely.

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Here’s where things stand with Moderna, Johnson & Johnson COVID booster shots

With many Americans who got Pfizer vaccinations already rolling up their sleeves for a booster shot, millions of others who received the Moderna or Johnson & Johnson vaccine wait anxiously to learn when it’s their turn.

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Chicago police union head urges cops to defy COVID vaccine mandate

The head of the Chicago police officers union has called on its members to defy the city’s requirement to report their COVID-19 vaccination status before the weekend or be placed on unpaid leave.

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San Francisco hasn’t approved a single vaccine waiver for workers

About 800 San Francisco city workers have asked for medical or religions exemptions to avoid a looming deadline for them to get vaccinated or lose their job.

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Kyrie Irving: Refusal to get vaccinated about ‘what’s best for me’

Kyrie Irving says he doesn'tt want to lose salary or a chance to compete for a championship with the Brooklyn Nets, but was doing “what’s best for me” by refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Unsupported ‘sickout’ claims take flight amid Southwest woes

When Southwest Airlines canceled more than 2,000 flights over the weekend, unsupported claims blaming vaccine mandates began taking off.

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US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated

The Biden administration says the U.S. will reopen its land borders to nonessential travel next month, ending a 19-month freeze due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Russia, WHO differ on when approval will come for Sputnik V

The head of the Russian sovereign fund bankrolling the shot says Russia is ready to provide up to 300 million doses of its Sputnik V vaccine to the U.N.-backed COVAX initiative.

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Florida Kids and Family Expo to offer COVID-19 vaccines, flu shots next month

The sixth annual Florida Kids and Family Expo will be providing flu shots, booster shots and COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11 in November.

‘It’s not Satanism’: Zimbabwe church leaders preach vaccines

The Apostolic church is one of Zimbabwe’s most skeptical groups when it comes to COVID-19 vaccines.

Harry Styles, Amway Center, AdventHealth part of vaccine passport probes in Florida

Florida has issued its first fine to a county it says violated a new state law banning coronavirus vaccine mandates and for firing fired 14 workers who failed to get the shots.

State issues Leon County $3.5 million fine over ‘vaccine passport’ violations

The Florida Department of Health is now making good on Gov. Ron DeSantis's threats to punish any local government that mandated vaccines as a condition of employment for its workers.

100+ Florida entities under review for ‘vaccination passport’ violations

Report says UK’s slow virus lockdown cost 1000s of lives

A U.K. parliamentary report says Britain’s Conservative government waited too long to impose a lockdown early in the COVID-19 pandemic, a delay that cost thousands of lives.

Texas governor orders ban on private company vaccine mandate

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order Monday to prohibit any entity, including private business, from enforcing a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on workers and called on state lawmakers to pass a similar ban into law.

116,000 Orange County residents have skipped their second COVID vaccine dose

On Monday, health officials in Orange County urged people overdue for their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine, to get the shot.

Orange County sees COVID-19 positivity rates decline, tourism tax dollars on the rise

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings holds a news conference to discuss COVID-19.

Moderna has no plans to share its COVID-19 vaccine recipe

The chairman of Moderna says the company has no plans to share the recipe for its COVID-19 vaccine because executives have concluded that scaling up their own production is the best way to increase the global supply.

COVID-19 vaccinations move back to Barnett Park

Orange County is resuming COVID-19 vaccinations at Barnett Park after moving the service to Camping World Stadium due to high testing demand two months ago.

Florida averages 3,684 daily COVID cases, positivity rate drops below 5%

Eight Florida school districts, including in Orange and Brevard counties, found not in compliance with state COVID-19 measures Thursday will face financial consequences if they do not comply.

5 things to know about FDA process to authorize COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11

The FDA will consider Pfizer’s vaccine for kids that age in just a couple of weeks.

Pfizer's request to OK shots for kids a relief for parents

Pfizer is asking the U.S. government to allow use of its COVID-19 vaccine in children ages 5 to 11.

Here’s what to expect as US weighs COVID shots for younger kids

It could take U.S. regulators a few weeks to decide whether to clear COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5 to 11.

Sweden suspends use of Moderna vaccine for young people. Here’s why

Scandinavian authorities have suspended or discouraged the use of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine in young people because of an increased risk of heart inflammation, a very rare side effect associated with the shot.

This country reopens bars for the first time in over year, but only for vaccinated drinkers

Zimbabwe is allowing bars to reopen for the first time in more than a year, but only fully vaccinated people will be allowed to buy a swig.

Orlando Science Center focusing on young children, Hispanic communities for COVID vaccine

The Orlando Science Center is using a new grant to educate young children and the Hispanic community about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Coronavirus deaths in Russia surpass 900 a day for 1st time

Russia’s daily coronavirus death toll has surpassed 900 for the first time in the pandemic.

Central Florida doctor answers your questions about Johnson & Johnson booster shots

Johnson & Johnson wants the U.S. Food & Drug Administration to approve its coronavirus booster shot.

Orange County shares updates on COVID-19 testing, vaccine sites

Orange County shared the latest updates on where people can get a COVID-19 test and a coronavirus vaccine.

Johnson & Johnson seeks US clearance for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses

Johnson & Johnson has asked U.S. regulators to allow booster shots of its COVID-19 vaccine as the U.S. government moves toward shoring up protection in more vaccinated Americans.

US unveils guidance for federal vaccine mandate, exemptions

The federal government is outlining procedures for employees to request medical or religious exemptions from COVID-19 vaccinations.

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Orlando Science Center offering COVID-19 booster shots, ticket for next visit

States can reserve COVID-19 shots for younger kids next week

FDA panel endorses booster shot for Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine

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US to end travel rules for vaccinated on Nov. 8

Florida averages 2,780+ daily COVID cases as FDA panel endorses Moderna, Johnson & Johnson boosters

Health pass required: Protests greet debut of Italy’s workplace COVID pass rule

Southwest blames travel woes on hourslong shutdown at Orlando airport

Russia marks pandemic’s record of daily deaths, infections

‘We are going to contest that immediately:’ DeSantis plans to fight federal COVID vaccine mandate

The Latest: Australia's capital: 99% with at least 1 dose

FDA panel endorses lower-dose Moderna COVID shot for booster

US reaffirms support for easing WTO rules on COVID vaccines

Here’s where things stand with Moderna, Johnson & Johnson COVID booster shots

Chicago police union head urges cops to defy COVID vaccine mandate

San Francisco hasn’t approved a single vaccine waiver for workers

Kyrie Irving: Refusal to get vaccinated about ‘what’s best for me’

Unsupported ‘sickout’ claims take flight amid Southwest woes

US to reopen land borders in November for fully vaccinated

More questions for J&J vaccine boosters ahead of FDA review

Russia, WHO differ on when approval will come for Sputnik V

Florida Kids and Family Expo to offer COVID-19 vaccines, flu shots next month

‘It’s not Satanism’: Zimbabwe church leaders preach vaccines

Harry Styles, Amway Center, AdventHealth part of vaccine passport probes in Florida

State issues Leon County $3.5 million fine over ‘vaccine passport’ violations

100+ Florida entities under review for ‘vaccination passport’ violations

Report says UK’s slow virus lockdown cost 1000s of lives

Texas governor orders ban on private company vaccine mandate

116,000 Orange County residents have skipped their second COVID vaccine dose

Orange County sees COVID-19 positivity rates decline, tourism tax dollars on the rise

Moderna has no plans to share its COVID-19 vaccine recipe

COVID-19 vaccinations move back to Barnett Park

Florida averages 3,684 daily COVID cases, positivity rate drops below 5%

5 things to know about FDA process to authorize COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11

Pfizer's request to OK shots for kids a relief for parents

Here’s what to expect as US weighs COVID shots for younger kids

Sweden suspends use of Moderna vaccine for young people. Here’s why

This country reopens bars for the first time in over year, but only for vaccinated drinkers

Orlando Science Center focusing on young children, Hispanic communities for COVID vaccine

Coronavirus deaths in Russia surpass 900 a day for 1st time

Central Florida doctor answers your questions about Johnson & Johnson booster shots

Orange County shares updates on COVID-19 testing, vaccine sites

Johnson & Johnson seeks US clearance for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses

US unveils guidance for federal vaccine mandate, exemptions