Latest "veterans covid" stories

Surge in COVID cases sparks worries among VA leaders

Active cases among VA patients have nearly tripled in the last month.

By Leo Shane III

4 months 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

12 months ago

Veterans cemeteries will be fully open to visitors this Memorial Day

Public attendance at ceremonies had been limited the last two years by the coronavirus pandemic.

By Leo Shane III

18 months ago

VA pauses punishment for non-medical staff still unvaccinated against COVID

Staffers in non-medical posts will not face firings while a court battle over the vaccine mandate is pending.

By Leo Shane III

22 months ago

No firings yet for VA workers who refuse COVID vaccines, despite continued warnings

Officials had said firings could start this month for staffers who missed vaccination deadlines last fall.

By Leo Shane III

23 months ago

Veterans, spouses can now get walk-in appointments for coronavirus vaccines at VA medical centers

Nearly 3 million veterans and federal workers have received vaccines via VA in the last five months.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

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