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COVID-19: People Who Spread Misinfo About Vaccines Are ‘Criminals,' Pfizer CEO Says COVID-19: People Who Spread Misinfo About Vaccines Are ‘Criminals,' Pfizer CEO Says
Covid-19: People Who Spread Misinfo About Vaccines Are ‘Criminals,' Pfizer CEO Says Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla has harsh words for the “criminals” who have intentionally spread misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines. Speaking with Atlantic Council think tank CEO Frederick Kempe this week, Bourla said that a “very small” group of people spreading misinformation has cost millions of lives. “These people are criminals,” Bourla said. “They’re not bad people. They’re criminals because they have literally cost millions of lives.” Related story - COVID-19: Pfizer Expected To Seek Approval For Boosters For All Adults Bourla went on to say that “the only thing that stands betw…

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by Zak Failla
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COVID-19: FDA Grants Full Approval For Pfizer Vaccines, With More Mandates Now Expected COVID-19: FDA Grants Full Approval For Pfizer Vaccines, With More Mandates Now Expected
Covid-19: FDA Grants Full Approval For Pfizer Vaccines, With More Mandates Now Expected The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval to the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for anyone 16 and older. On Monday, Aug. 23, the FDA announced that the Pfizer vaccine has been granted full approval, which is expected to potentially open the door for more COVID-19 vaccine mandates. The Pentagon will mandate vaccines for its 1.4 million active-duty service members, following the FDA approval Monday. United Airlines recently said its employees will be required to show proof of vaccination within five weeks of regulatory approval.  Pfizer is the first COVID-1…

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COVID-19: NY Pledges $15M To Help Boost Vaccination Rates In Lagging Areas COVID-19: NY Pledges $15M To Help Boost Vaccination Rates In Lagging Areas
Covid-19: NY Pledges $15M To Help Boost Vaccination Rates In Lagging Areas With the more transmissible Delta COVID-19 variant spreading rapidly across the country, state health officials are urging New Yorkers to ignore the rhetoric and go get the vaccine. During a COVID-19 briefing this week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that nearly 75 percent of New Yorkers had been vaccinated, however, approximately 3.5 million people remain unvaccinated as the state contends with vaccine hesitancy among some communities. “Those who are vaccinated reduce the risk of hospitalization by 94 percent, so if you're vaccinated, you’re much less likely to get COVID to begin with, and i…

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COVID-19: Westchester Works To Ease Vax Hesitancy In Some Areas, Schedules New Pop-Up Clinics COVID-19: Westchester Works To Ease Vax Hesitancy In Some Areas, Schedules New Pop-Up Clinics
Covid-19: Westchester Works To Ease Vax Hesitancy In Some Areas, Schedules New Pop-Up Clinics Some communities in Westchester are lagging behind others in administering the COVID-19 vaccination as officials urge residents to get a shot in the arm to stop the spread of the virus. With the Delta COVID-19 variant raging across the country and becoming the dominant strain of the virus, officials are attempting to reduce vaccination hesitancy in some areas, with new pop-up clinics planned around the county. During a COVID-19 briefing on Monday, July 19, Westchester County George Latimer said that the county is “trying to customize strategies with communities that have significantly low v…

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Lifestyle
COVID-19: Health Officials Racing To Find Ways To Change Young People's Vaccine Hesitancy COVID-19: Health Officials Racing To Find Ways To Change Young People's Vaccine Hesitancy
Covid-19: Health Officials Racing To Find Ways To Change Young People's Vaccine Hesitancy The reluctance of many younger Americans to get vaccinated for COVID-19 is the largest reason the country is not expected to reach President Joe Biden’s stated goal of having 70 percent of the population vaccinated by Independence Day. According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), only 47.3 percent of Americans between the ages of 18 and 24 have received at least one dose of the vaccine, and just 31.9 percent are fully vaccinated. Comparatively, 52.6 percent of 25 to 39 years old have received a first dose and 43.6 percent are fully vaccinated. The CDC noted that 62…

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Politics
COVID-19: Nation's Least Vaccinated Counties Share Common Bond, Report Says COVID-19: Nation's Least Vaccinated Counties Share Common Bond, Report Says
Covid-19: Nation's Least Vaccinated Counties Share Common Bond, Report Says The COVID-19 vaccine has become the latest thing to become split along “red” and “blue” party lines, according to a newly released study. A new report released in The New York Times, which examined survey and vaccine administration data for nearly every US county, found that those willing to receive a vaccination and actual vaccination rates to date were lower in regions that voters sought to re-elect former President Donald Trump. According to the report, some largely Democratic cities find themselves unable to meet the demand required for the number of vaccines required, while other more …

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COVID-19: Second-Dose Skipping Sparks Concern Among Medical Experts COVID-19: Second-Dose Skipping Sparks Concern Among Medical Experts
Covid-19: Second-Dose Skipping Sparks Concern Among Medical Experts Though millions of COVID-19 vaccines are being administered daily in the United States, some medical experts are now concerned about some eager Americans going to get their first dose and then skipping out on the second out of complacency. Some are citing side effects that come with the second dose of the two-shot Moderna and Pfizer vaccines, which has increased “vaccine-hesitancy” and has some not heading back to their healthcare provider to complete the vaccination process. Others have simply missed appointments or opted against going back to receive a second dose. However, health of…

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COVID-19: FEMA Mass-Vaccination Site To Open In Westchester COVID-19: FEMA Mass-Vaccination Site To Open In Westchester
Covid-19: FEMA Mass-Vaccination Site To Open In Westchester A mass-vaccination site will open in Southern Westchester as more vaccine supplies have become available. Governor Andrew Cuomo announced on Wednesday, Feb. 3, that the site will open at the New York National Guard Amory, at 2 Quincy Place, in Yonkers. Cuomo said the new site is part of the state's effort ongoing efforts to fight vaccine hesitancy and bring the vaccine to communities underserved by traditional health care institutions.  Eligible New Yorkers are able to schedule appointments by utilizing the 'Am I Eligible' website or by calling the state's COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
COVID-19: New Poll Reveals Percentage Of NYers Planning To Get Vaccine, Plus Those Who Won't COVID-19: New Poll Reveals Percentage Of NYers Planning To Get Vaccine, Plus Those Who Won't
Covid-19: New Poll Reveals Percentage Of NYers Planning To Get Vaccine, Plus Those Who Won't A majority of New Yorkers plan to get a COVID-19 vaccine when it is made available, though a large portion still does not plan on getting vaccinated, according to a newly released Siena College poll. The poll found that 16 percent of voters have already been vaccinated, while 59 percent plan to receive a shot when they are eligible and an appointment is available. Conversely, 22 percent of New Yorkers have no intention of getting vaccinated. “When it comes to whether or not they plan to get vaccinated, there are wide differences by party and race. While only 17 percent of Democrats and…

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by Zak Failla