Show Caption Hide Caption FDA gives full approval of Pfizer vaccine The U.S. gave full approval to Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine Monday, a milestone that could lift public confidence in the shots. (Aug. 23) AP As students return back to campus for fall semester, Ohio State announced Tuesday afternoon that it would require Buckeyes to be vaccinated for COVID-19. Ohio State President Kristina M. Johnson said in an email to the campus community that students, staff and faculty members are all now required to have at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by Oct. 15. For people receiving a two-dose vaccine, both doses must be received by Nov. 15. The university’s vaccination requirement mirrors the Wexner Medical Center’s policy, which announced earlier this month it would require employees to get the shot. More than 73% of Ohio State’s community has had at least one shot, Johnson said. COVID-19 in Ohio: Ohio reports 4,117 new COVID-19 cases,…
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