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A growing number of establishments and employers are requiring individuals to prove their COVID-19 vaccination status, but as the months pass following the appointments to get the shots, what do individuals have to do if they end up losing or damaging their cards?

The state of New Hampshire has preordered about 15,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 as approval for that age group makes its way through the federal channels. If the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention decides to recommend the shots next week, state officials said Wednesday that shots could be administered as early as the end of…

The Biden administration says the United States will reopen land borders to nonessential travel next month.

New England zoos have joined others across the country in vaccinating certain species against COVID-19 to prevent outbreaks.

State officials said as of Monday afternoon 23,000 employees, or 76%, of state employees are now fully vaccinated and 5,000, or 17%, will receive weekly testing. That leaves around 2,200 workers, or 7%, still non-compliant with the order.

Authorities say two people from California were arrested for submitting falsified COVID-19 test results in an attempt to avoid Hawaii’s travel quarantine. Kauai police say a 34-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman uploaded falsified negative test results into the Hawaii Safe Travels portal and arrived in Lihue on an American Airlines flight from Los Angeles. They were arrested, then released...

As the delta variant continues to drive a spike in cases in Massachusetts and across the country and a new variant of interest is added to the mix, many are wondering what mutations are out there and if the vaccines protect against them. The new mu variant has been labeled a “variant of interest,” by the World Health Organization because...

The CDC has endorsed COVID booster shots for millions of older and otherwise vulnerable Americans, including those who are at increased risk of being exposed to the virus due to their jobs.

Pfizer said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon — a key step toward beginning vaccinations for youngsters. The vaccine made by Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech already is available for anyone 12 and older. But with kids now back in school and…

A panel of Boston-based doctors talking about everything related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Pfizer said Monday early trial results indicate its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective for children ages 5 to 11

Comedian and “Saturday Night Live” alum Jim Breuer said in a Facebook Live over the weekend that he will not be performing at venues that require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for guests.

The state’s public health council approved a mandate Wednesday morning to require all staff at rest homes, assisted living residences, hospice programs, as well as home care workers providing in-home direct care services, to get vaccinated against the coronavirus by Oct. 31. Gov. Charlie Baker’s administration announced the proposed vaccination requirement on Sept. 1 and said it is part of…

The state’s public health council is taking up a proposed mandate that would require health care workers in rest homes, assisted living residences, hospice programs and home care to get vaccinated by Oct. 31.

Dozens of families were drawn to the YMCA in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood Thursday afternoon by music, games and food to celebrate the ending of the 18-month-long after-school camp. It’s the type of community event that Molly Anderson tries to attend as a Teen Vaccine Ambassador. “Just being a person who is vaccinated, or being a person who has the...

COVID information and vaccines were being offered at the YMCA in Roxbury on Thursday afternoon.

Runners in this fall’s 125th Boston Marathon will be required to show proof of vaccination or produce a negative COVID-19 test in order to take part in the race, the Boston Athletic Association announced Thursday. Masks will not be required while running the course, but will be enforced on participant transportation and in other areas, organizers said. Prior to...

As the very early stages of research for a cure get underway with Dr. Dan Barouch, a virologist at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and his team, Cambridge-based Moderna is set to start phase one human trials for an MRNA-based HIV vaccine.

A woman from suburban Chicago has been arrested and charged with using a fake vaccine card with Moderna misspelled on it in an alleged attempt to avoid quarantining during a trip to Hawaii, authorities said.

The Boston Symphony Orchestra will require all audience members attending performances at Symphony Hall this fall to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a negative test result, the orchestra announced Tuesday. Patrons will also be required to wear a mask during concerts, unless eating or drinking, the organization said in an emailed statement. Physical distancing will not be required….