Latest "covid vaccines" stories

Troops who refused COVID vaccines still could face punishment

Individuals could face discipline or dismissal for failing to follow orders.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago

Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Gregzon Fontanilla, from Guam, prepares a COVID-19 vaccine aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), May 10, 2022. (Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Malcolm Kelley/Navy)

VA, HHS urge veterans to get COVID shots before holiday season

More than 23,000 veterans have died from complications related to COVID-19 infections.

By Leo Shane III

4 months ago

COVID-19 cases within VA hit new pandemic highs

The department recorded more than 27,000 cases on Thursday morning, almost 30 percent above its January high.

By Leo Shane III

15 months ago

Nearly 25 percent of USS Milwaukee crew has COVID-19, officials say

The USS Milwaukee has a crew of a bit more than 100, and it was forced to pause its deployment late last week because of the coronavirus outbreak.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

15 months ago

Veterans Affairs COVID cases since start of pandemic top 400,000

The last 100,000 coronavirus cases in the VA system have come in just four months.

By Leo Shane III

15 months ago

Dishonorable discharges for COVID vaccine refusal off the table as military separations begin

Only discharges of honorable or general under honorable conditions will be allowed under the new defense authorization bill.

By Leo Shane III

16 months ago

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