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More Than 1 Million People Have Received COVID-19 Vaccinations

That number may sound like a lot but it's short of the original goal. As the second week of vaccinations draws to an end, officials say there are "some hiccups," but things are going more smoothly.

More Than 1 Million People Have Received COVID-19 Vaccinations

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Older People, Some Essential Workers Should Get Vaccines Next, CDC Panel Says

A pharmacist fills a syringe to prepare a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for front-line health care workers in Torrance, Calif., on Saturday. A panel of CDC advisers said people 75 and older and some essential workers should be next in line. Patrick T. Fallon/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Older People, Some Essential Workers Should Get Vaccines Next, CDC Panel Says

A federal advisory committee voted to put adults 75 and older and frontline essential workers next in line for COVID-19 vaccines.

Global Health

Revisiting With People Who Got Stuck In Months-Long Wuhan Lockdown

Back in March, two people were stuck in Wuhan, China — the pandemic's first epicenter. We check in with them again as they navigate work and family life.

Revisiting With People Who Got Stuck In Months-Long Wuhan Lockdown

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Challenges Related To The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

The first COVID-19 vaccines are being administered. There are, however, still great challenges ahead when it comes to making sure that people receive the vaccine sooner rather than later.

Challenges Related To The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

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CDC Advisers Agree With FDA: COVID-19 Vaccine Is OK For Public Use

Following similar decisions in the United Kingdom and Canada, the U.S. has authorized the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for distribution. Matthew Horwood/Getty Images hide caption

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CDC Advisers Agree With FDA: COVID-19 Vaccine Is OK For Public Use

An independent federal advisory committee to the CDC recommends the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for people over 16. But state health leaders say distribution and funding challenges remain.

COVID-19 Data Release Shows Where Hospitals Around The Country Are Filling Up

As COVID-19 cases surge, the federal government is releasing data about hospital capacity at facilities around the country. Alex Edelman/Getty Images hide caption

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COVID-19 Data Release Shows Where Hospitals Around The Country Are Filling Up

The federal government has released detailed local data on where hospitals are starting to fill up with patients. Researchers and health leaders say this was urgently needed.

COVID-19 Data Release Shows Where Hospitals Around The Country Are Filling Up

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Deadline Arrives For States To Order COVID-19 Vaccine

With COVID-19 case numbers rising nationwide, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced new regional stay-at-home orders. Tonight is the deadline for states to pre-order their doses of the vaccine.

Deadline Arrives For States To Order COVID-19 Vaccine

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CDC Immunization Advisory Committee Votes On Distribution Of Coronavirus Vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's independent vaccine advisory committee votes on Tuesday to determine who should get a coronavirus vaccine first.

CDC Immunization Advisory Committee Votes On Distribution Of Coronavirus Vaccine

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Health Care Workers, Nursing Home Residents To Be Prioritized For COVID-19 Vaccine

Several COVID-19 vaccines are being studied in trials around the country. Once the Food and Drug Administration authorizes a vaccine for use, health leaders must decide which groups of people get to receive the vaccine first. Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Health Care Workers, Nursing Home Residents To Be Prioritized For COVID-19 Vaccine

A federal advisory committee to the CDC voted Tuesday on guidelines for who should get COVID-19 vaccines first. The committee decided to prioritize health care workers and nursing home residents.

Health Care Workers, Nursing Home Residents To Be Prioritized For COVID-19 Vaccine

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Some Health Care Workers Are Wary Of Getting COVID-19 Vaccines

The speed of COVID-19 vaccine development, along with concerns about political interference with the process, has left some health care workers on the fence about getting COVID-19 vaccines. Mario Tama/Getty Images hide caption

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Some Health Care Workers Are Wary Of Getting COVID-19 Vaccines

A CDC survey released in November shows that only 63% of health care workers are ready to get a COVID-19 vaccine. Concern about speed and political interference are contributing to the hesitancy.

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CDC Immunization Advisory Committee To Vote On Distribution Of Coronavirus Vaccine

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's independent vaccine advisory committee is scheduled to vote Tuesday to determine who should get a coronavirus vaccine first.

CDC Immunization Advisory Committee To Vote On Distribution Of Coronavirus Vaccine

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Government To Allocate Vaccine To States Based on Population, Not Risk

The government is allocating the first batch of coronavirus vaccines based on population, ignoring a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention proposal to distribute them based on high-risk groups.

Government To Allocate Vaccine To States Based on Population, Not Risk

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Initial Batch Of COVID-19 Vaccines Will Go To States Based On Population, Not Risk

A flu vaccine is administered at a walk-up COVID-19 testing site, in San Fernando, Calif. Emergency use authorization is expected soon for vaccines for COVID-19. Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Initial Batch Of COVID-19 Vaccines Will Go To States Based On Population, Not Risk

Operation Warp Speed is allocating the first batch of 6.4 million COVID vaccines to states, based on population. This circumvents a CDC advisory committee, which proposed allocation based on risk.

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Some Health Care Workers Are Wary Of Getting COVID-19 Vaccines

Health care workers are expected to get a COVID-19 vaccine first. But the speed of vaccine development, and the politicization of the process, has left some doctors and nurses skeptical and reluctant.

Some Health Care Workers Are Wary Of Getting COVID-19 Vaccines

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