Coronavirus Vaccine Coverage

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

A vial of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine rests on a table at a drive-up mass vaccination site. (Ted S. Warren/AP File)

FDA advisers back Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for older kids

The Food and Drug Administration's outside experts voted unanimously that Moderna's vaccine is safe and effective enough to give kids ages 6 to 17. If the FDA agrees, it would...

Kids afraid of getting shots? Here are 3 easy ways for parents to help them

While getting shots provokes anxiety in most children, the degree of anxiety can be lessened. As a parent, there are three things you can do to improve the vaccine experience...

Moderna first-quarter profit triples on robust vaccine sales

The vaccine maker said Wednesday that revenue from its coronavirus preventive shots jumped to $5.92 billion, from $1.73 billion in last year’s quarter, when the vaccines were debuting in most...

What the latest federal COVID-19 funding package could mean for Mass.

Congress is considering a $10 billion package to fund the fight against COVID-19. Here is a look at what another injection of cash could mean for the pandemic response in...

A history of early vaccine development and vaccine skepticism

Vaccine skepticism is nothing new. In fact, it has been around since the earliest experiments into vaccines.

FDA OKs another Pfizer and Moderna COVID booster for 50 and up

The Food and Drug Administration's decision opens a fourth dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines to those people at least four months after their previous booster. Until now, the...

In the race for a children’s COVID-19 vaccine, Moderna is pushing ahead

Moderna is seeking to be the first U.S.-approved COVID vaccine for children 6 months to under 6 years old. But the potential first-mover advantage will not necessarily translate into a...

Young kids reflect on fear, joys and lessons learned during the pandemic

Kids have a lot to say about the last two pandemic-dominated years. WBUR's All Things Considered wanted to hear from some of the youngest — kids who barely had a...

Pfizer's COVID vaccine is not as protective against omicron for 5 to 11-year-olds, data suggests

The vaccines still help young kids avoid serious sickness.

Boston to lift mask mandate for businesses, other venues

Boston is planning to lift its indoor mask mandate for businesses and many other venues starting this weekend. Masks will still be required in schools, public transportation, and health care...

Wu: Boston is planning for the end of school mask mandates

The Boston Public Health Commission and Board of Health will discuss how and when to end mask mandates for Boston schools and businesses. Hospital capacity and transmission positivity rates will...

Boston lifts its proof of vaccination requirement for indoor businesses

The city of Boston is lifting its proof of vaccination mandate for patrons and staff of certain businesses and indoor spaces, effective immediately.

Antibodies in breast milk? Which trimester to get vaccinated? The latest on pregnancy and COVID

The sex of a fetus may affect how a pregnant person responds to a COVID infection. And there's a lot more researchers are learning about COVID, vaccines and pregnancy.

The omicron surge in Massachusetts has subsided. Now what?

Massachusetts is in a very strong place to begin approaching COVID-19 as an endemic, rather than an emergency. But that does not mean giving up on trying to reduce the...

Appeals court justice rules against Mayor Wu's vaccine mandate for city workers

On Tuesday, an appeals court justice issued a ruling that halts Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's vaccination mandate for city workers.

Massachusetts loosens mask guidance for fully vaccinated people in public spaces

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health loosened its mask guidance Tuesday for people who are fully vaccinated in the administration's latest step to ease COVID restrictions.

Frustrated parents consider fibbing to get young kids a COVID jab. Doctors urge patience

There may be nothing magic about the current cutoff age of five, but many medical experts still advise against getting the jab for younger kids before it's authorized.

Boston City Council plans to press mayor's office on vaccine mandates

The Boston City Council plans to hold a hearing Friday to scrutinize Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's mandate that workers be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Employer relations board upholds Baker's vaccine mandate

The union representing State Police troopers lost its appeal challenging Gov. Charlie Baker's implementation of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all state employees, exhausting its final avenue to shield its...

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Feb 10, 2022

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu meets with the news media after touring Tufts Medical Center on Jan. 5. (Jesse Costa/WBUR)

Wu says Boston's school mask mandate will remain after state policy lifts

Wu says health metrics will be the determining factor for lifting BPS's masking policy.

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