Knoxville Breaking News, Weather, Traffic, Sports | WBIR.com

Vaccine

Yes, Johnson & Johnson is planning to make its COVID-19 vaccine available for teens and young children

Coronavirus

Johnson & Johnson has planned four Phase 3 studies in children for its COVID-19 vaccine

J&J is planning to make its COVID-19 vaccine available for teens and young children
Coronavirus

No, a funeral home didn’t advertise ‘don’t get vaccinated’ on a truck. It was a stunt to encourage vaccination

A box truck telling people to not get vaccinated was actually a publicity stunt encouraging COVID-19 vaccines in Charlotte, North Carolina.
National

A box truck telling people to not get vaccinated was actually a publicity stunt encouraging COVID-19 vaccines in Charlotte, NC.

The ad was created to encourage vaccination.
Vaccine

Yes, children who are mature enough have the ability to opt out of a COVID-19 vaccine trial

Children aren’t able to give informed consent until they turn 18 but they can assent or dissent before taking part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial.
National

Children aren’t able to give informed consent until they turn 18 but they can assent or dissent before taking part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial.

For most children between the ages of 6 and 12, doctors typically go through a verbal assent process.
Coronavirus

No, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dosage is not the same for kids ages 5 to 11 as it is for adults

Pfizer said its trial showed a smaller dose was safe and effective for young children. The data still has to be submitted to the FDA for review.
Vaccine

Yes, an Israeli study did find natural immunity is effective in fighting COVID-19, but health experts still recommend vaccination

An Israeli study found the best protection against COVID-19 is getting vaccinated and having natural immunity. But vaccines are still effective and less dangerous.
Immigration

No, migrants in immigrant detention facilities are not required to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Immigration and Customs Enforcement says it “cannot force individuals in detention to be vaccinated” but does encourage vaccinations.
Coronavirus

Fact-check: Video claiming to show Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez telling people to alter death certificates is misleading

A clip of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaking about FEMA funds for COVID-19 victims’ funeral expenses has gone viral, but it’s been edited and taken out of context.
Vaccine

Yes, Comirnaty and the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are the same

FDA-approved Comirnaty has the same formulation as the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine that was previously authorized for emergency use in the U.S.
Coronavirus

Fact-checking a video claiming to show Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez telling people to alter death certificates

A clip of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez speaking about FEMA funds for COVID-19 victims’ funeral expenses has gone viral, but it’s been edited and taken out of context.

'I think it will be very challenging' | Some parents refuse to follow school mask order, KPD monitors plans for protests

"Being torn between taking care of their children, and their employment" | Parents upset with KCS decision to cancel school last minute

Another pleasant night with fog developing late

A sunny and pleasant day with highs near 80 degrees

Knoxville Breaking News, Weather, Traffic, Sports | WBIR.com

Yes, Johnson & Johnson is planning to make its COVID-19 vaccine available for teens and young children

Johnson & Johnson has planned four Phase 3 studies in children for its COVID-19 vaccine

No, a funeral home didn’t advertise ‘don’t get vaccinated’ on a truck. It was a stunt to encourage vaccination

A box truck telling people to not get vaccinated was actually a publicity stunt encouraging COVID-19 vaccines in Charlotte, NC.

Yes, children who are mature enough have the ability to opt out of a COVID-19 vaccine trial

Children aren’t able to give informed consent until they turn 18 but they can assent or dissent before taking part in a COVID-19 vaccine trial.

No, the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dosage is not the same for kids ages 5 to 11 as it is for adults

Yes, an Israeli study did find natural immunity is effective in fighting COVID-19, but health experts still recommend vaccination

No, migrants in immigrant detention facilities are not required to get the COVID-19 vaccine

Fact-check: Video claiming to show Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez telling people to alter death certificates is misleading

Yes, Comirnaty and the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine are the same

Fact-checking a video claiming to show Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez telling people to alter death certificates

WBIR would like to send you push notifications about the latest news and weather.