Coronavirus Vaccine Coverage

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

Calvin Gough, a 54-year-old from Washington, D.C., gets his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine while sitting in a barber chair. (Dominique Maria Bonessi/WAMU)

Hairstylists Are ‘The Key’ To Getting More Americans Vaccinated

Dominique Maria Bonessi of WAMU visited Tre Shadez Hair Studio in Capitol Heights, Maryland, to see the vaccine program in action.

Nearly 18,000 Mass. Residents Died Of COVID. Most Of Their Families Have Yet to Receive Help

In Massachusetts, nearly 18,000 people have died from COVID. But only about 4,500 have applied for aid. And of those, the government has approved just 757 -- or 17%.

Complicated Path Ahead For Cruise Industry Over Vaccination Requirements

Celebrity Cruises is requiring passengers 16 and older to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination, but that rule goes against the law in its home state of Florida.

All Aboard: The 'Vax Express' Could Be Coming To A Station Near You

The state is rolling out a special commuter rail train Wednesday to increase vaccine access in communities with lower vaccination rates.

As Pace Of Vaccinations In Mass. Slows, Baker Announces New Lottery Incentive

Gov. Charlie Baker announced a new lottery initiative to help incentivize more people to get their coronavirus vaccine shots.

Indian Immigrants In Mississippi Look To Homeland With Concern About COVID-19

With India continuing to struggle with COVID-19, Indian immigrants in Mississippi are concerned about their families and friends in their native country.

WHO Envoy Blasts G7 Countries For Focusing On Own Populations Instead Of Taking Global Approach

World Health Organization special envoy David Nabarro says "an awful lot of people are going to die in poor countries" as rich countries continue to prioritize themselves.

Gillette Stadium Is First To Close In State's Plan To Wind Down Its 7 Mass Vaccination Sites

The mass vaccination site at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough is shutting down Monday -- but not before delivering a few hundred more shots.

Marty Martinez Talks About End To COVID State Of Emergency And Vaccinations In Mass.

Massachusetts' pandemic state of emergency ends Tuesday. That comes as, this week, the number of fully vaccinated in the state is expected to clear 4 million.

This County In Michigan Wants To Offer Canada Unused COVID-19 Vaccines

Chippewa County War Memorial Hospital CEO David Jahn talks about his plan to send coronavirus vaccines across the border.

Brazil And India Continue To Struggle With Mounting COVID-19 Cases

Meanwhile, France is reopening and starting to lift its lockdown restrictions.

CDC Issues New Travel Guidelines As More People Get COVID-19 Vaccine

And United Airlines and Delta Air Lines are issuing regulations for their new employees to receive the vaccine.

Pandemic Policy Preservation Bill Emerges In Senate

The Senate Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday advanced a bill that would continue an array of pandemic-era policies -- including authorizations for remote public meetings, takeout alcohol sales and...

WBUR News

Jun 8, 2021

Southern States Lag As U.S. Aims To Hit 70% Vaccination Rate

At least 15 states haven't hit the 50% mark.

Here & Now

05:50Jun 7, 2021

Mass. Will Shut Down Mass Vaccination Sites In Coming Weeks

With nearly 3.7 million residents fully vaccinated and over 4.3 million people having received at least a first dose, the Baker administration said it’s now focused on ramping up community-based...

WBUR News

Jun 3, 2021

A medical worker draws COVID-19 vaccine during a vaccination event at Washington National Cathedral on March 16, 2021 in Washington, D.C. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

A Houston Hospital System Mandated The COVID-19 Vaccine. 117 Staffers Sued

The vaccine mandate, the plaintiffs say, violates medical ethics standards known as the Nuremberg Code.

Here & Now

10:48Jun 3, 2021

Market Basket employee Melbi Peraza restocks frozen shrimp at a Market Basket location in Chelsea in 2014. (Steven Senne/AP)

Get Your Vaccine, And A $25 Gift Card, On Your Next Trip To Market Basket

The governor said vaccines would be available without an appointment Thursday, Friday and Saturday this week at pop-up clinics in the parking lots of Market Basket stores in Chelsea, Fall...

CommonHealth

Jun 2, 2021

Children's vehicles parked at Waltham Day Care Center in March of 2020 as providers closed as a precaution against the spread of COVID-19. (Robin Lubbock/WBUR)

Mass. Lifts Coronavirus-Related Mandates For Child Care Settings

The rapid switch from state mandate to flexible guidance has caused confusion and worry among providers who are balancing the stresses and needs of staff, families and young children, the...

Edify

Jun 1, 2021

Missouri Struggles To Record Racial Demographic Data For Vaccination Rates

To avoid racial or ethnic disparities in vaccination rates, health officials are doing outreach. But demographic data quality varies between states.

Here & Now

04:06Jun 1, 2021

Workers, including Clarivel Amy (right), at a mobile vaccination site organized by Holyoke Health Center try to convince people to pull into the parking lot outside the Boys and Girls Club in Chicopee, Massachusetts. (Karen Brown/NEPM)

'You Can Just Get It Right Now': A Push To Address Hampden County's Vaccination Disparities

Although Massachusetts has one of the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates in the country, Hampden County has the lowest rate in the state — with major racial and ethnic disparities among...

CommonHealth

05:29Jun 1, 2021

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Coronavirus Vaccine Coverage

Hairstylists Are ‘The Key’ To Getting More Americans Vaccinated

Nearly 18,000 Mass. Residents Died Of COVID. Most Of Their Families Have Yet to Receive Help

Complicated Path Ahead For Cruise Industry Over Vaccination Requirements

All Aboard: The 'Vax Express' Could Be Coming To A Station Near You

As Pace Of Vaccinations In Mass. Slows, Baker Announces New Lottery Incentive

Indian Immigrants In Mississippi Look To Homeland With Concern About COVID-19

WHO Envoy Blasts G7 Countries For Focusing On Own Populations Instead Of Taking Global Approach

Gillette Stadium Is First To Close In State's Plan To Wind Down Its 7 Mass Vaccination Sites

Marty Martinez Talks About End To COVID State Of Emergency And Vaccinations In Mass.

This County In Michigan Wants To Offer Canada Unused COVID-19 Vaccines

Brazil And India Continue To Struggle With Mounting COVID-19 Cases

CDC Issues New Travel Guidelines As More People Get COVID-19 Vaccine

Pandemic Policy Preservation Bill Emerges In Senate

Southern States Lag As U.S. Aims To Hit 70% Vaccination Rate

Mass. Will Shut Down Mass Vaccination Sites In Coming Weeks

A Houston Hospital System Mandated The COVID-19 Vaccine. 117 Staffers Sued

Get Your Vaccine, And A $25 Gift Card, On Your Next Trip To Market Basket

Mass. Lifts Coronavirus-Related Mandates For Child Care Settings

Missouri Struggles To Record Racial Demographic Data For Vaccination Rates

'You Can Just Get It Right Now': A Push To Address Hampden County's Vaccination Disparities