The Texas Republican opposes a Department of Health and Human Services program to develop tools for dealing with the dissemination of misinformation about vaccination.

A $20 billion government COVID program that covered testing, treatment and vaccine costs for uninsured people has been shut down.

A hospital spokeswoman in Idaho said doctors and nurses have been accused of killing patients by grieving family members who don’t believe COVID-19 is real.

Sen. Rand Paul is an ophthalmologist and not an expert in infectious diseases.

GOP Sen. Ron Johnson has repeatedly promoted myths and falsehoods about COVID-19.

Public health officials say the efforts are crucial to reach people who haven’t been immunized yet.

Experts see reason to worry as more Americans start traveling and socializing again.