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Messaging is important in public health. People who voted for Trump were especially hesitant about a "vaccine passport." But call it a "verification," and more people support it. -
From sporting arenas to colleges and cruise ships, many businesses are planning to ask customers to prove they've had their shots. Smartphone apps may be coming soon.
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A CalMatters investigation reveals an opaque licensing process for California nursing homes, rife with indecision and contradictions.
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Whether or not California can reopen its economy after a year of COVID-19 restrictions depends heavily on how many of the state’s residents can become fully vaccinated against the illness.
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There are an estimated 2 million homebound seniors. Experts say they’ll be among the hardest to reach with vaccine distribution, and health departments and nonprofits are looking for creative solutions.
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One of the hottest areas of research right now: studies to determine how well current vaccines work against emerging coronavirus "variants of concern."
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That's when a vaccine for plague was invented — and authorities began to consider requiring proof of vaccination before visiting pilgrimage sites in India. The debate has raged ever since.
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One in four Americans say they won't get a coronavirus vaccine. Researchers say it could keep the nation from reaching a critical tipping point.
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The variant known as B.1.1.7, which is more easily spread, was first identified in England last fall. Since then, it has spread quickly in the U.S.
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Rising COVID-19 case rates and low vaccination rates among seniors in some Oregon counties could be a dangerous combination, the director of OHA says.
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Scientists say the pandemic will end in the U.S. only when we achieve what's called herd immunity. Play with our simulations to see how immunity can stop an outbreak in its tracks.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom announced a tentative statewide reopening date of June 15, provided vaccine availability increases and hospitalizations remain low.
