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Scientists exploring possible link between Johnson & Johnson, AstraZeneca vaccine blood clot issues

Saturday, April 17

(NEW YORK) -- With the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine still on pause in the U.S. after reports of a rare but severe blood clotting disorder in a small number of the roughly 7... Read More.

Philadelphia police lose 24-year veteran, father of 3 to COVID-19

Saturday, April 17

(NEW YORK) -- COVID-19 has taken the lives of more than 565,000 Americans and counting. Those we've lost come from all backgrounds and include the very people -- first responders and medical staff -- who... Read More.

Rare reactions to Johnson & Johnson vaccine remain a mystery, putting many women on edge

Saturday, April 17

(NEW YORK) -- When Kristi Escobar was offered an appointment to get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine last Monday, she wondered if she should wait for another option. J&J was the newest of the three... Read More.

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Mom warns COVID-19 is still ‘serious’ as her 1-year-old fights the virus

Friday, April 16

(ANN ARBOR, Mich.) -- As COVID-19 vaccines have rolled out and the world begins to slowly reopen, a Michigan mother is encouraging others to continue living with caution as her child fights the virus. "This... Read More.

Prisons postpone vaccinations with Johnson & Johnson shots paused

Friday, April 16

(NEW YORK) -- The Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause, likely to last another seven to 10 days while a federal advisory committee evaluates a possible link to a rare but severe blood clotting disorder,... Read More.

How environmental racism continues to affect communities of color

Friday, April 16

(NEW YORK) -- Shaina Oliver's asthma flares up on cold days. Her kids can't play outside, often due to the heavy air pollution surrounding their community. "It becomes a burden because you have to buy... Read More.

Despite increase in depression during pandemic, suicides may have decreased: Studies

Friday, April 16

(NEW YORK) -- When the pandemic hit more than a year ago, rates of depression soared, with 28% of respondents in one survey reporting depressive symptoms compared with 9% before COVID-19. As levels of depression... Read More.

Black doctor speaks out about infant son’s death: Why Black babies are more at risk

Friday, April 16

(NEW YORK) -- Dr. Sharon Ingram, a board-certified OBGYN in Florida, was in medical school when her four-month-old son, Alton Jr., died of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) while at a day care center. "I... Read More.

What to know about individuals getting rare but severe blood clots from J & J vaccine

Thursday, April 15

(NEW YORK) -- Of the roughly 7 million people who have been safely vaccinated and protected from COVID-19 with the single-dose vaccine from Johnson & Johnson, there have been six confirmed cases of developing... Read More.

‘Concerning’ drop in blood donor turnout as hospital demand increases, Red Cross says

Thursday, April 15

(NEW YORK) -- Blood donations and supply levels have reached alarming lows, as blood centers say they see increased demand from hospitals. Getting donations has been a challenge throughout the pandemic, with blood drives at... Read More.