The US federal government has removed COVID-19 vaccines from its list of recommended shots for healthy pregnant women and children, officials announced May 27. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. shared the update in a video on X, saying the move brings the country "one step closer to realizing President Trump's promise to make America healthy again."
Without the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendation, insurance providers may stop covering the shots, making it harder for parents and pregnant individuals to access them, with critics expressing concerns over reduced vaccine access and the potential impact on public health.
Five years ago, the world as we knew it changed forever. It was a dark time as the world began to hear about a new virus called COVID-19. Today, this term conjures painful memories, but the hardships of the pandemic are still a reality for many. Also known as the coronavirus, COVID-19 caused many parts of the world to go into total lockdown. In some places, you couldn't leave your home unless you were masked and headed to the grocery store or pharmacy.
Today, there are still several questions that remain unanswered. In this gallery, you'll find out more about this pandemic-inducing virus and the mysteries that still plague the world today.