ORLANDO, Fla. – Some Central Florida school district leaders are making plans so they’re ready for when the Food and Drug Administration approves emergency use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine on children as young as 12.

The Pfizer vaccine, along with the Johnson & Johnson formula, is already available to those 16 and older, as long as the minor has parental consent. [TRENDING: Sneak peek of Universal’s new roller coaster | 23 dead in Mexico City metro collapse | Children 12-15 could soon get vaccine] If the FDA approval is granted in a matter of days as expected, Pfizer will be the first to inoculate those in the 12 to 15 age range.

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Kid reporter who interviewed Obama at White House dies at 23

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - The student reporter who gained national acclaim when he interviewed President Barack Obama at the White House in 2009 has died of natural causes, his family says.Damon Weaver was 23 when he died May 1, his sister, Candace Hardy, told the Palm Beach Post.

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Florida reports 3,571 new COVID-19 cases as CDC updates mask guidance

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance for masks Thursday, saying fully vaccinated people can stop wearing face covering outdoors in crowds and in most indoor cases.

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Manchin courtship: WVa senator joins Jill Biden at clinic

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The White House's courtship of U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin continued Thursday as the moderate Democrat joined first lady Jill Biden on a visit to West Virginia, days after he met with President Joe Biden.

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EXPLAINER: Ohio offers $1M weekly prize as vaccine incentive

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine has made many newsworthy statements in his long political career, but perhaps none has generated such an immediate and intense response as announcing a weekly $1 million prize and full-ride college scholarships to entice more Ohioans to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

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From free beer to $1 million: What U.S. states are offering for COVID-19 vaccinations

COVID-19.U.S. President Joe Biden is aiming to have enough of the population vaccinated for the country to begin returning to normal by July 4.

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U.S. set to reach 250 million COVID-19 vaccinations by May 13

U.S. President Joe Biden gave an update on the federal government’s COVID-19 response and vaccination efforts on Wednesday, announcing that the country is set to cross 250 million vaccine shots in arms on Thursday, calling it a “consequential achievement” for the nation.

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WATCH LIVE: President Biden delivers remarks on COVID-19 vaccine

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden met Wednesday with the four congressional leaders at the White House for the first time and said he wants to reach a compromise on an infrastructure plan, but expectations for a quick deal remain slim despite his history of working with Republicans.

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Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett: 5 Things To Know About The Leading COVID-19 Expert

She’s a pioneer in new vaccine technology and one of the people attempting to bring coronavirus to a halt. Now, Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett will bring her talents to Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health as an assistant professor in Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases. Here’s what else you need to know about Dr. Corbett:

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Biden and McConnell may be friends, but can they cut a deal?

WASHINGTON – The two players in the most important relationship in Washington finally are ready for a face-to-face meeting.

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Biden showcases vaccination best practices amid July 4 push

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden is meeting virtually with a bipartisan group of governors Tuesday to share best practices for encouraging Americans to get vaccinated as the pace of shots nationally declines and he looks to meet his July Fourth inoculation targets.

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US authorises use of Pfizer-BioNTech jab for those aged 12-15

US regulators have authorised Pfizer and BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine for use in children as young as 12 and said they could begin receiving shots as soon as Thursday, widening the country's inoculation program as vaccination rates have slowed significantly.

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More walk-in vaccination options for Floridians as state reports 2,303 new COVID-19 cases

ORLANDO, Fla. – Publix on Monday began accepting walk-ins for the COVID-19 vaccine.

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Vax Live concert raises $302 million, exceeds vaccine goal

LOS ANGELES – The Global Citizen fundraising concert advocating the importance of vaccine equity has pulled in $302 million, exceeding the goal for the organization’s campaign.

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Pope Francis backs waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines

Pope Francis on Saturday supported waiving intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines, backing a proposal by U.S. President Joe Biden that has been rebuffed by some European nations, including France and Germany.

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U.S. stand on waiving COVID-19 vaccine patents is no ‘magic bullet’: European Union

European Union leaders cranked up their criticism of the U.S. call to waive COVID-19 vaccine patents Saturday, arguing the move would bring no short or midterm relief.

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Biden's move to support Covid vaccine patent waiver designed to spread US influence

Joe Biden's decision to support waiving intellectual property rights for coronavirus shots had a broader purpose: to broadcast his administration's commitment to global leadership.More than a month of internal debate led up to Biden's decision this week to endorse international calls to strip patent protections for vaccines.The policy shift, embraced by many charitable service organizations around the world and liberals at home, wasn't new.Biden endorsed it during his campaign for the White House.

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EU says patent waiver idea misses point of vaccine shortage

PORTO – European Union leaders said Friday that the most pressing impediments to COVID-19 vaccine supplies are not intellectual property rights but export bans and production capacity issues that need to be addressed before patent waivers should be considered.

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Covid vaccine patent waiver: Joe Biden ramps up pressure on drugmakers

‘Humanitarian Right’“To some extent, this is just Biden and Katherine Tai saying, ‘we really should get more vaccines out there if we can,’" said Simon Lester, associate director at the Center for Trade Policy at the Cato Institute, a libertarian think tank. “And so I think Biden sees this as a way to cater to the progressive constituency that he has."Biden supports a waiver as a “humanitarian right," White House spokeswoman Karine Jean-Pierre said Thursday.

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Florida man convicted in plot to attack pro-Trump protesters

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A Florida man was convicted Thursday of trying to organize an armed response to supporters of former President Donald Trump for an expected gathering at the state Capitol in January ahead of Joe Biden’s presidential inauguration.

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Biden pushes $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan during Louisiana visit

LAKE CHARLES, La. - President Joe Biden visited the reliably Republican state of Louisiana on Thursday, speaking in front of a decades-old bridge in need of repair while pushing the case for his $2.3 trillion infrastructure plan.Biden gave remarks in Lake Charles, a city along the Gulf Coast that was slammed by two hurricanes last year. The president touted his proposed infrastructure plans that would invest in roads and bridges and hundreds of billions of dollars more to upgrade the electrical grid, make the water system safer, rebuild homes and jump-start the manufacturing of electric vehicles.Behind him was the 70-year-old Calcasieu River Bridge that is 20 years past its designed lifespan.

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'Monumental moment': WHO after US support for Covid-19 vaccine patent waiver

waiving patent protections for Covid-19 vaccines amid the global health crisis, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus termed the Biden administration's decision as "powerful example of US leadership to address global health challenges"."This is a monumental moment in the fight against #COVID19.

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WHO Director-General commends United States decision to support temporary waiver on intellectual property rights for COVID-19 vaccines

WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised the commitment by the United States administration of President Joe Biden and Vice-President Kamala Harris to support the temporary waiver of intellectual property on COVID-19 vaccines in a bold move to end the pandemic as quickly as possible.

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NFL giving away Super Bowl LVI tickets to 50 fans vaccinated for COVID-19

LOS ANGELES - The National Football League announced on Wednesday it is giving away 50 free tickets to Super Bowl LVI in February 2022 to people who have been vaccinated for the novel coronavirus.And that’s not all: Fans will also receive a 25% discount on purchases made at NFLShop.com when they show proof of vaccination, according to the league.The NFL says the move is an attempt to encourage Americas to get vaccinated.

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Florida sees 4,414 new COVID-19 cases as President Biden pushes for more walk-up vaccine sites

ORLANDO, Fla. – President Joe Biden is encouraging states to make vaccines available on a walk-up basis, pushing to get at least one dose to 70% of adults by July 4 in a new goal that he announced Tuesday,

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Biden aims to vaccinate 70% of American adults by July 4

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden set a new vaccination goal to deliver at least one shot to 70% of adult Americans by July Fourth as he tackles the vexing problem of winning over the “doubters” and those unmotivated to get inoculated.

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Jill Biden to visit Utah school as US moves toward reopening

SALT LAKE CITY – First lady Jill Biden plans to speak at a Salt Lake City school Wednesday as the U.S. makes uneven progress toward reopening classrooms during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Biden sets new COVID-19 vaccine goal, aims to have 70% U.S. adults inoculated by July 4

Joe Biden on Tuesday set a new COVID-19 vaccination goal to deliver at least one shot to 70 per cent of adult Americans by July Fourth as he tackles the vexing problem of winning over the “doubters” and those unmotivated to get inoculated.Demand for vaccines has dropped off markedly nationwide, with some states leaving more than half their available doses unordered. Aiming to make it easier to get shots, Biden called for states to make vaccines available on a walk-in basis and he will direct many pharmacies to do likewise.His administration for the first time also is moving to shift doses from states with weaker demand to areas with stronger interest in the shots.

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Biden sets new COVID-19 vaccine goal, aims to have 70% American adults inoculated by July 4

U.S. President Joe Biden set a new COVID-19 vaccine goal on Tuesday, stating he wants to see 70 per cent of adult Americans inoculated with at least one dose by July 4.

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Biden's new COVID-19 goal: 70% vaccinated by July 4

In an update today, President Joe Biden said his administration would make it even easier for all Americans over the age of 16 to get vaccinated.

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US to vaccinate low-risk teens

US President Joe Biden wants 70% of American adults to have received at least one shot of a Covid-19 vaccine by the 4 July holiday and has made vaccinating adolescents a key part of the next phase of the country's immunisation campaign.

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Biden outlines updated U.S. COVID-19 vaccination plan, includes expanding rollout to children

U.S. President Joe Biden provided his updated plan on Tuesday for the country’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout, which includes inoculating children once approved by the FDA, launching a website that helps Americans find their closest vaccination centre, tackling vaccine hesitancy and more.

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US to reallocate COVID-19 vaccine supply to states with greater demand

WASHINGTON - The U.S. government will begin shifting how it allocates COVID-19 vaccines to states, moving from a strict by-population allocation to a more use-it-or-lose-it strategy in an effort to speed up shots in areas with higher demand.The Biden administration will move doses from states with lower demand to those with a stronger interest in vaccines, the Associated Press reported Tuesday, citing an administration official. President Joe Biden is set to give remarks at 2:30 p.m.

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VA program to help thousands of veterans learn new career after being unemployed due to COVID-19 pandemic

You can see a full list here.Dozens of schools around the country are participating in the program.The US Department of Veterans Affairs building is seen in Washington, DC, on July 22, 2019. (Photo by Alastair Pike / AFP) (Photo credit should read ALASTAIR PIKE/AFP via Getty Images) AdvertisementThe program is funded thanks to President Joe Biden’s American Rescue Plan, which approved $386 million in funds.

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Prince Harry, Jennifer Lopez, Joe Biden and more attend massive 'Vax Live' coronavirus vaccine concert event

Major public figures like Jennifer Lopez, Prince Harry and President Joe Biden joined forces over the weekend to encourage coronavirus vaccine equity at a massive concert in California. The collection of stars and leaders gathered Sunday night as part of Global Citizen’s massive "Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World" event at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California. Many commented that the large event was the first of its kind in Southern California since the pandemic began closing large gatherings down in March of 2020. The taped fundraising event will air May 8 on ABC, ABC News Live, CBS, YouTube and iHeartMedia broadcast radio stations.

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Prince Harry, Jennifer Lopez make voices heard at ‘Vax Live’ fundraising concert

INGLEWOOD, Calif. - President Joe Biden spoke about the COVID-19 vaccination being safe, Prince Harry urged for the vaccine distribution everywhere and Jennifer Lopez embraced her fully-vaccinated mother on stage during one of the largest concert gatherings in Southern California since the pandemic rocked the world more than a year ago.Celebrities and political leaders gathered Sunday night to talk about the importance of vaccine equity at Global Citizen’s "Vax Live: The Concert to Reunite the World" at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.

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Adviser suggests Biden still wears mask outside out of habit

WILMINGTON, Del. – One of President Joe Biden's top White House advisers suggested Sunday that he's still wearing a mask outdoors out of habit although the latest public health guidance says he doesn't need it.

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More perilous phase ahead for Biden after his 1st 100 days

WASHINGTON – Joe Biden's presidency is entering a new and more perilous phase where he is almost certain to face stiffer Republican opposition and also have difficulty keeping Democrats united as he pushes for $4 trillion in additional spending on programs that have echoes of the New Deal and the Great Society.

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Biden says it’s 'tough call' on whether to mandate COVID-19 vaccines in military

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden is not ruling out having members of the U.S. military get vaccinated against COVID-19, but said requiring it would be "a tough call."Biden was asked if he would require military members to get inoculated once the virus shots are fully approved by the U.S.

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In US, 100 million now vaccinated against COVID-19

In 100 days, President Joe Biden has made good on his promise of delivering 100 million COVID-19 vaccines in arms. In fact, the United States has administered 237 million vaccines in 100 days, and 100 million Americans have now received all vaccine doses.

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Joe Biden restricts travel from India to US due to Covid-19 outbreak: White House

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US aid arrives in India as Covid cases hit new record

The first US emergency aid to India has arrived as the country battles a devastating surge in Covid-19 cases which has overwhelmed hospitals and crematoriums.

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Dr. Levine tours Pennsylvania Convention Center vaccination site

PHILADELPHIA - In the nick of time, Philadelphians stepped up to get a shot in the arm. Nine hundred doses of the Pfizer vaccine at risk of expiring Thursday afternoon were administered at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, according to the city’s health department."I think that Philadelphia is doing a great job. I think Pennsylvania has been doing a great job," U.S.

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Senate confirms Former Sen. Bill Nelson, of Florida, as new NASA administrator

Former Sen. Bill Nelson was confirmed unanimously by the U.S. Senate Thursday to lead NASA during a critical time as the U.S. Space Agency’s new administrator.

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Biden's agenda: What can pass and what faces steep odds

WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden laid out a long list of policy priorities in his speech to Congress — and some are more politically plausible than others.

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Donald Trump says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ‘would be considered’ as 2024 running mate

ORLANDO, Fla. – Donald Trump on Thursday told Fox News that he is considering running for president again in 2024 and would “certainly” consider Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as his running mate.

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Trump says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis 'would be considered' as his 2024 running mate

Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that he is "100%" thinking about running for president again in 2024 and would "certainly" consider Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as his running mate.The former president made the comments during an exclusive interview on "Mornings with Maria" on Thursday, the morning after President Joe Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress during his most high-profile speech to the nation yet, on the eve of his 100th day in office. Trump noted that DeSantis is "a friend of mine" and "a great guy.""I endorsed Ron and after I endorsed him he took off like a rocket ship," Trump continued.

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Biden address to Congress: President says US ‘turning peril into possibility’

WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden took to the dais of the House for his first address to a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, aiming to pitch an $1.8 trillion investment in children, families and education that would fundamentally transform the role government plays in American life, while also calling on lawmakers to negotiate Medicare prescription drug costs.Biden also planned to tout his administration’s successful efforts in facilitating COVID-19 vaccinations for 200 million people within his first 100 days in the White House.

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Sen. Tim Scott releases excerpts of his GOP rebuttal to Biden’s 1st address to Congress

WASHINGTON - Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina will deliver Republicans’ rebuttal to President Joe Biden’s first joint address to Congress Wednesday night, taking aim at COVID-19 restrictions while praising the GOP and Donald Trump’s previous efforts to restore the U.S.

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United States	Cases: 46 252 513 Deaths: 750 423 Recovered: 0
India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
Russia	Cases: 8 494 589 Deaths: 237 619 Recovered: 0

Central Florida school districts await word on Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine expansion for children

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