Coronavirus Vaccine Coverage

WBUR's ongoing coverage of the testing, approval processes, safety and distribution of vaccines to fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

Chicago launches at-home vaccine drives for children and adults

The mayor's target is to get 77% of the city vaccinated — but the city is facing a big racial disparity.

COVID-19 antiviral drugs could save lives — but will Americans be able to access them?

The two antivirals — from Merk and Pfizer — are pending authorization from the Food and Drug Administration.

Next generation of COVID-19 vaccines may not be shots

Many new vaccines may come in pill or nasal spray form.

What specialized clinics may do for long COVID, as many questions remain

Post-COVID clinics are emerging to support patients with this still mysterious, debilitating disease and treat their symptoms. Patient advocates want more attention on the cause of and remedies for long...

Health

05:43Nov 23, 2021

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu holds her son Blaise's hand as he gets his COVID-19 vaccine. (Amanda Beland/WBUR)

Kids and their parents get COVID shots together at Dorchester clinic

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu brought her 6-year-old son Blaise to the clinic to get his first shot. She urged families to get vaccinated with the winter and holidays approaching.

Health

Nov 20, 2021

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. (David Zalubowski/AP File)

All adults in Massachusetts can now receive a COVID-19 booster shot, Gov. Baker says

"I think the main reason to do it is it's one more piece of protection against COVID," Gov. Baker said to the press on Thursday. "And as we head into...

Health

Nov 18, 2021

Confusion surrounds COVID-19 boosters as FDA plans to recommend shot for all adults

At least seven states are already formally or informally endorsing the shots for all adults.

Here & Now

03:41Nov 17, 2021

A student raises their hand in a classroom at Tussahaw Elementary school on Wednesday, Aug. 4. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

With kids back in class, Mass. parents are largely optimistic, survey finds

Most parents cite the socialization and in-person interactions with teachers as a reason for their optimism.

Education

Nov 17, 2021

Florida Gov. DeSantis wants to pass anti-mandate restrictions during special session this week

The governor has called a special legislative session this week to enact worker protections.

Here & Now

05:26Nov 16, 2021

Essex County Jail & House of Correction in Middleton. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

COVID-19 cases jump in Mass. jails and prisons after months of minimal spread

After months of reporting few cases of the coronavirus, there are now outbreaks in some of the state's jails and prisons.

Health

Nov 15, 2021

Medical workers wait for people to come in for COVID-19 vaccines at a vaccination site in Chelsea, Mass., Feb. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Let’s use what worked during COVID-19 to meet addiction, housing and other challenges

Massachusetts was a national leader in its response to COVID. Let's use the lessons learned to address other looming challenges.

Health

Nov 15, 2021

Questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, answered

Infectious disease specialist Dr. Monica Gandhi talks about the rollout and why some parents are taking a wait-and-see approach.

Here & Now

04:00Nov 9, 2021

COVID-19 vaccine vials. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

How to get a COVID-19 booster shot in Massachusetts

All vaccinated Massachusetts residents 18 years or older are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine boosters.

Health

Nov 5, 2021

Pfizer says antiviral COVID-19 pill is highly effective, asks for emergency authorization

Pfizer says its antiviral COVID-19 pill lowers the risk of hospitalization and death by 89%, more than Merck's antiviral pill announced last month.

Here & Now

03:51Nov 5, 2021

This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, isolated from a patient in the U.S. Virus particles are shown emerging from the surface of cells cultured in the lab. The spikes on the outer edge of the virus particles give coronaviruses their name, crown-like. Image captured and colorized at NIAID's Rocky Mountain Laboratories (RML) in Hamilton, Montana. Credit: NIAID. (Photo by: IMAGE POINT FR/NIH/NIAID/BSIP/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

With pediatric COVID vaccines a reality, experts reexamine whether ‘herd immunity’ is possible

“This is the most important piece,” said Robert Horsburgh, a physician and professor of epidemiology, biostatistics and global health at Boston University.

Health

Nov 4, 2021

Biden administration releases new COVID-19 vaccination rules for American workers

Private companies with at least 100 employees will have to require workers to be fully vaccinated by Jan. 4 or take a weekly COVID-19 test.

Here & Now

04:10Nov 4, 2021

Gov. Charlie Baker announces the end of the state of emergency on June 15. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Gov. Baker says COVID-19 vaccine is available for kids and he doesn't 'anticipate supply issues'

"With this mixed model of providers, nearly every Massachusetts child lives within 30 minutes of a vaccine clinic," Gov. Charlie Baker said.

Health

Nov 4, 2021

Three nearly empty bottles of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine which can not be mixed to provide an addition dose for a vaccination shot. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Moderna lowers forecast for 2021 COVID-19 vaccine deliveries

Longer delivery lead times for exports and a temporary impact from expanding its fill-finish capacity may shift some deliveries to early 2022, the drugmaker said Thursday. The company now expects...

Health

Nov 4, 2021

CDC recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5 to 11-year-old kids

President Biden says the government has purchased enough low-dose shots for every child in America.

Here & Now

05:00Nov 3, 2021

Judge blocks Chicago's end-of-year vaccine deadline for police officers

Chicago police officers refusing to comply with the city's COVID-19 vaccine mandate have won a temporary victory in court.

Here & Now

03:00Nov 2, 2021

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Coronavirus Vaccine Coverage

Chicago launches at-home vaccine drives for children and adults

COVID-19 antiviral drugs could save lives — but will Americans be able to access them?

Next generation of COVID-19 vaccines may not be shots

What specialized clinics may do for long COVID, as many questions remain

Kids and their parents get COVID shots together at Dorchester clinic

All adults in Massachusetts can now receive a COVID-19 booster shot, Gov. Baker says

Confusion surrounds COVID-19 boosters as FDA plans to recommend shot for all adults

With kids back in class, Mass. parents are largely optimistic, survey finds

Florida Gov. DeSantis wants to pass anti-mandate restrictions during special session this week

COVID-19 cases jump in Mass. jails and prisons after months of minimal spread

Let’s use what worked during COVID-19 to meet addiction, housing and other challenges

Questions about the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, answered

How to get a COVID-19 booster shot in Massachusetts

Pfizer says antiviral COVID-19 pill is highly effective, asks for emergency authorization

With pediatric COVID vaccines a reality, experts reexamine whether ‘herd immunity’ is possible

Biden administration releases new COVID-19 vaccination rules for American workers

Gov. Baker says COVID-19 vaccine is available for kids and he doesn't 'anticipate supply issues'

Moderna lowers forecast for 2021 COVID-19 vaccine deliveries

CDC recommends Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 5 to 11-year-old kids

Judge blocks Chicago's end-of-year vaccine deadline for police officers