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FDA gives full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 and older

FDA gives full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 and older

Vaccine

FDA gives full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 and older

It's the first of the three major vaccines in the U.S. to receive full backing by the FDA.

Here's how to track reported COVID-19 cases at Tampa Bay area school districts
Mother in Indiana battling COVID finally meets her baby more than 50 days after boy was born

Coronavirus

Texas deputy dies from COVID-19 complications after weekslong hospital battle

Deputy Joshua Sieman, 39, had been battling the virus since at least early September, according to a fundraiser set up for his family.
Vaccine

Pfizer says booster shot shows 95.6% efficacy against COVID-19

Pfizer said there were only 5 cases of COVID-19 in the booster shot group during the trial, and 109 cases in the group of individuals who received a placebo.
Vaccine

Reports: COVID vaccine boosters for 40 and older under strong consideration

There is growing concern among health officials that some middle-aged people are getting sick despite being fully vaccinated.

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Crime

Sheriff: 17-year-old shot by police after pointing gun at officer

The teen was taken to Bayfront Hospital for surgery. Sheriff Gualtieri put his chance of survival at “50-50.”
Gabby Petito Case

Attorney: Laundrie parents reportedly told FBI Brian Laundrie did not return home after Sept. 13 hike

The Laundrie parents eventually filed a missing person report Sept. 17.

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Pop Culture

Manipulated quote attributed to Alec Baldwin before fatal prop gun shooting is fake

Following news that Baldwin fired a prop gun that resulted in one person dying and another being injured, a fake quote attributed to the actor circulated online.
Coronavirus

Yes, the molecular PCR test is the most accurate way to detect an active COVID-19 infection

Hundreds of COVID-19 tests have been authorized by the FDA since the start of the pandemic. Molecular PCR tests remain the “gold standard” way to detect COVID-19.