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Biden administration urges caution as BA.5 surges - Roll Call

The Biden administration's response to latest COVID-19 variant is take it seriously but embrace the same public health precautions as before.

Roll Call

Slow pace for youngest kids getting COVID vaccine doses

Nearly 300,000 children under 5 have received COVID-19 shots in the two weeks since they’ve become available

The Independent UK

NYC to issue paxlovid to those testing positive for COVID in first program of its kind

Coronavirus testing sites in New York City will begin issuing the antiviral COVID-19 drug paxlovid to people who test positive for the virus as part of the city’s new “Test to Treat” initiative — the first of its kind in the United States.

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: ‘We are not going to order’ vaccines for kids for state health departments

ORLANDO, Fla. — Amid backlash from political rivals, medical professionals and senior federal government officials alike, Gov. Rick DeSantis on Monday morning reaffirmed his decision not to preorder newly authorized COVID-19 vaccines or offer them at state health departments.

Orlando Sentinel

COVID shots for infants, preschoolers OKed to begin in the coming week

The approval Saturday from Dr. Rochelle Walensky, the CDC’s director. expands the nation’s coronavirus vaccination campaign to children as young as 6 months old.

Chicago Sun-Times

CDC advisers recommend COVID-19 shots for children under 5

U.S. health advisers have recommended COVID-19 vaccines for infants, toddlers and preschoolers — the last group without the shots

The Independent UK

FDA approves COVID-19 shots for children under 5

U.S. kids under 5 — roughly 18 million youngsters — are eligible for the shots.

Chicago Sun-Times

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FDA just authorized Covid-19 vaccines for kids under 5. Here’s what parents need to know

An outside panel of experts for the FDA recommended both the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine for kids under 5. Shortly after, the FDA granted a EUA.

Inverse

Access, hesitancy loom over COVID-19 vaccine rollout for toddlers - Roll Call

Adults had plenty of opportunities to get their COVID-19 vaccines. But it won't be as easy for those under age of 5.

Roll Call

California’s latest COVID-19 surge may be slowing, early data suggest

LOS ANGELES — There are initial signs that California’s latest wave of coronavirus cases may be slowing, although it’ll take more time to be certain.

Los Angeles Times

White House says COVID vaccination for kids younger than 5 could start in a few weeks

COVID-19 vaccinations for children younger than 5 could start right after the Juneteenth holiday.

WEKU

Covid vaccine for kids under 5 available 21 June, White House announces

‘Our expectation is that within weeks, every parent who wants their child to get vaccinated will be able to get an appointment’

The Independent UK

Block of COVID funds risks US lives, White House says

The Biden administration foresees unnecessary deaths if lawmakers don’t approve billions of dollars more to brace for the pandemic’s next wave

The Independent UK

US moves to make antiviral drug more available against COVID

The White House has announced more steps to make the antiviral treatment Paxlovid more accessible across the U.S. as it projects COVID-19 infections will continue to spread over the summer travel season

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COVID jabs for kids under 5 coming soon, White House adviser says

Americans can expect a decision on whether to vaccinate kids younger than 5 in the coming weeks, says the White House’s COVID response coordinator.

Tribune News Service

Biden says monkeypox spread is concerning and advisers are examining

The growing monkeypox outbreak is “something everyone should be concerned about,” President Joe Biden said.

The Independent UK

US sees risk of COVID supply rationing without more funds

The White House is planning for what it calls “dire” contingencies that could include rationing supplies of vaccines and treatments this fall if Congress doesn’t approve more money for fighting COVID-19

WEKU

Coronavirus FAQ: I took Paxlovid. I felt better. Then symptoms rebounded. What's up?

The antiviral drug is prescribed to those at risk of severe disease. It's been credited with reducing hospitalizations. But then there's the "Paxlovid rebound."

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Los Angeles Times

New COVID-19 mystery: Some are getting coronavirus again even after taking Paxlovid

Some coronavirus-positive patients who have completed treatment of the anti-COVID drug Paxlovid are rebounding into illness, and experts are urging people to be cautious if they develop COVID-like symptoms again and become infectious.

The Guardian - US

White House resumes Covid briefings after six-week hiatus as cases rise

New head of Covid response calls on Congress for additional funding to pay for vaccines and treatments

The Independent UK

The AP Interview: US 'vulnerable' to COVID without new shots

The new White House COVID-19 coordinator is issuing a dire warning

Salon

White House: Paxlovid shortage is over

As VP Harris takes Paxlovid after her COVID-19 diagnosis, the White House is making the drug easier to access

Los Angeles Times

Coronavirus cases climb in California. Will hospitalizations follow?

LOS ANGELES — Coronavirus cases are continuing to climb in California, but it remains unclear whether hospitalizations will also begin to tick upward, as is already happening nationally.

Los Angeles Times

Kamala Harris is prescribed antiviral drug after testing positive for coronavirus

WASHINGTON — Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday became the highest ranking official in the Biden administration to test positive for the coronavirus, but was not experiencing symptoms, her office said.

Los Angeles Times

Kamala Harris tests positive for coronavirus but has no symptoms

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