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Novak Djokovic breaks silence over Covid vaccine refusal - BBC News I used to watch professional tennis Grand Slam tournaments religiously even before I won two league championships with my high school teams. It's unfortunate that the grand slams will not have Djokovic, but the sport of tennis is bigger than one player. The world, with the ongoing pandemic, is bigger than Novak Djokovic. Do you know who Bill Tilden, Richard Sears or Roy Emerson are?  They each were the career grand slam title leaders at one time: Bill Tilden 1925-1967 (43 yrs); Richard Sears 1887-1925 (39 yrs); Roy Emerson 1967-2000 (34 yrs). Pete Sampras became the grand slam career titles leader from 2000-2009, having won fourteen grand slam championships.  Kids today, I'm sure, say "Pete who?" In fifty years, probably less, tennis fans will also say Novak who?   

Good riddance! The mother of my three children died due to COVID-19. I have no sympathy for idiots who refuse to get vaccinated, and do their part to keep everyone safe.

Dr. Fauci said during a press conference Wednesday the patient was vaccinated and had traveled to South Africa. Breaking News: The first U.S. case of the Omicron variant has been detected in California. Over 20 other nations now have cases of the Omicron variant, as questions about its impact remain. Track its spread here. https://t.co/o06X5GOLTj — The New York Times (@nytimes) December 1, 2021 CA & the San Francisco Department of Public Health have confirmed a case of the Omicron variant in California. It’s the first confirmed case of the variant in the U.S. https://t.co/JiDesSu5vT — Jocelyn Moran (@jocelynamoran) December 1, 2021 There's been some confusion over the dates of the 1st known #omicron case in CA/US. The traveler returned from South Africa to SFO 11/22, noticed symptoms 11/25, got tested 11/28, and the genomic sequencing was done at UCSF to confirm Omicron 11/30. https://t.co/n93mp97oOZ — Kristen Sze ABC7 (@abc7kristensze) December 1, 20...

Los Angeles finally gets serious about the pandemic. I only wish the other big metropolitan cities and the rest of the USA would follow suit. Enforcement of LA COVID vaccine mandate for indoor businesses starts Monday https://t.co/Xl07gF3fg8 — ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) November 29, 2021 The L.A. City Council approved a measure requiring proof of full vaccination to enter many indoor businesses starting Nov. 4. LOS ANGELES -- If you find yourself in the city of Los Angeles, be prepared to show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 as enforcement of the SafePassLA ordinance is set to begin Monday. People who are visiting indoor restaurants, gyms, entertainment and recreational facilities, personal care establishments and some city buildings are required to show proof of full vaccination against the virus.

CBS News national correspondent Mark Strassmann discusses growing concerns over the Omnicron variant of the coronavirus. These concerns are coinciding with a rising number of cases in the U.S. and soaring travel numbers over the holiday season. Also, John Moore, a professor of microbiology and immunology at Weill Cornell Medical College in New York, sits down with CBSN's Lana Zak to answer pressing questions about this variant and how it could impact life in the U.S. Get Vaccinated Now!

I have my Moderna booster shot scheduled for this afternoon. An advisory panel to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted to recommend Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna’s Covid-19 booster shots to all adults. JUST IN: The FDA has authorized boosters of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines for all adults. https://t.co/M83Htr5vhY — Ana Cabrera (@AnaCabrera) November 19, 2021

COVID-19 mRNA vaccines deliver directions to make a protein that educates our immune system, so it will neutralize the virus in future encounters. The mRNA -containing lipid particles are taken up by specialized immune system cells. See more: http://COVIDVaccineAnswers.org Animation created by and for the Vaccine Makers Project . Copyright © 2021, Medical History Pictures, Inc. All rights reserved. The Vaccine Makers Project (VMP) is the classroom-based program of the Vaccine Education Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (VEC at CHOP). The Center’s team is composed of scientists, physicians, mothers and fathers devoted to the study and prevention of infectious diseases. The Center was launched in October 2000 to provide accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date information about vaccines and the diseases they prevent. The VMP program is committed to public education about vaccine science via scientifically supported, historically accurate, and emotionally compelling conte...

IF YOU DON'T TRUST DOCTORS & SCIENCE TO KEEP YOU FROM GETTING SICK WHY THE HELL ARE YOU CLOGGING UP HOSPITALS TRUSTING THEM TO CURE YOU?

I agree with this! I had a cousin who went home to the Philippines in April from Dubai .  She was already vaccinated , but she still had to quarantine in Makati.  Due to her OFW status, she did not have to pay for her hotel.  But still, she lost valuable time of her limited vacation.  Even worse, she was trying to get back home in time for her father's birthday. My mom's sister, auntie Manye, had to cancel her trip to the Philippines due to the exorbitant cost.  She is also vaccinated, but she would have to pay for her hotel stay due to the quarantine requirements.  That is in addition to the high cost of the flight back home to the Philippines.  Auntie told me her flight would have cost more than $2300!   The Philippine Consul General in New York meets with tourism experts to discuss the Philippines’ travel restrictions amid the pandemic. This as some Filipino Americans hope they could finally visit the homeland now that they’re fully vacc...

VACCINATED! Got my second dose of the Moderna vaccine at the Solano County Fairgrounds. Thank you!  

University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) director Dr. Gerardo Legaspi on Monday became the Philippines' first official recipient of a vaccine against COVID-19. https://t.co/bbUlZzy7A6 — GMA News (@gmanews) March 1, 2021 ANC 24/7: The Philippines begins its legal COVID-19 vaccination drive. The first person to receive the authorized vaccine is Philippine General Hospital Director, Gerardo Legaspi. Legaspi says, he volunteered to take the vaccine to vouch for its safety. Dr Gerardo Legaspi, director of PGH, is the first person to legally receive a COVID-19 vaccine in the Philippines. Learn more about him here. 💉 https://t.co/T3zH0iUY75 — Rappler (@rapplerdotcom) March 5, 2021

Thank you Democrats! Big news: Congress just passed President Biden’s American Rescue Plan – a historic legislative package that will turn the page on this pandemic, deliver direct relief to Americans, and jumpstart our economy. — The White House (@WhiteHouse) March 10, 2021 BREAKING: House passes $1.9T Covid relief bill that includes $1,400 checks, $300/wk jobless benefits, child allowance of up to $3,600 for one year, $125B for K-12 schools, $30B for public transit, $25B for rental assistance, $14B for vaccine distribution. https://t.co/C3JQIXquMx pic.twitter.com/xcyV3nXqO4 — NBC Politics (@NBCPolitics) March 10, 2021

Why some Covid-19 vaccines were developed faster than any vaccine ever.

So, you have been eatin' hot dogs and chicken nuggets all your life and you don't want the vaccine cuz you don't know what's in it? LOL Let's all vaccinate. Gotta do it. Fight COVID-19!

My wife died from COVID-19 on December 29. Please take this pandemic seriously. You might already know that coronaviruses are always changing, but a handful of new COVID-19 variants around the world have a lot of people worried and wondering whether the current vaccines will protect us from them. Anoushah Rasta reports. Early investigations suggest that current COVID-19 vaccines may be slightly less effective against some new variants of the virus. But even against the new strains, they're very effective in preventing severe cases and hospitalizations, experts say. https://t.co/8k68g16e8F — NPR (@NPR) February 3, 2021 AstraZeneca, Oxford expect 'next generation' COVID-19 vaccine to tackle variants by autumn - executive https://t.co/YnPK3AXKrB pic.twitter.com/zLOlCrZy58 — Reuters (@Reuters) February 3, 2021 GSK's announcement comes as public health officials around the world raise concerns about virus variants that are more contagious or resistant ...

Close to 80% of the U.S. is doing better than California when it comes to vaccine distribution -- but numbers are improving. #JustDoIt @CAgovernor #FightCovid19 COVID-19 live updates: Oakland, San Jose to consider grocery store hazard pay https://t.co/MclmLytTuS — ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) February 2, 2021 In an attempt to simplify California’s unwieldy vaccination program, Gov. Gavin Newsom last week announced yet another strategic change, mapping out a new vaccination plan goal: Ensure that residents of under resourced communities don’t get left out. https://t.co/0Lfgcy382h — The Sacramento Bee (@sacbee_news) February 2, 2021 …and here’s an LA Times Op-Ed by Tim Jin describing the effect on his life. https://t.co/zIQBdiAu9I 7/10 — Sarah Grey (@catsprobably) January 31, 2021

San Francisco launched its first mass vaccination site Friday, where 500 people rolled up their sleeves to get their first dose. What they didn’t get is their next appointment to get that necessary second shot. Melissa Colorado reports.

Ukiah Valley Medical Center had just hours to vaccinate hundreds of people on Monday after the freezer storing its Moderna vaccine had broken down.

When it comes to California, we think you’re behind 2.6 million others who are at higher risk in your state. And in Solano County, you’re behind 27,300 others. These are just estimates and the line may ultimately be shorter. The order isn’t yet finalized and children could be skipped entirely if the vaccine isn’t approved for people under 18. via Instagram

After a slow start, Gov. Newsom promised 1 million more residents would be vaccinated by this weekend. Some of California’s most iconic landmarks are now becoming mass vaccination sites. California ranks near the bottom of the 50 states in vaccine distribution. Here's a look into what other states are doing to get shots into arms. https://t.co/X58y4kpic2 — Mission Local (@MLNow) January 13, 2021 Distribution hiccups and logistical challenges have slowed the initial coronavirus vaccine rollout in California. Only about 1% of California’s 40 million residents have been vaccinated. On Monday, the state’s death toll topped 26,500. https://t.co/oiU4MNIlg3 — The Associated Press (@AP) January 5, 2021