COVID-19: Pfizer Dramatically Ramps Up Distribution After Pause On Johnson & Johnson Vaccines COVID-19: Pfizer Dramatically Ramps Up Distribution After Pause On Johnson & Johnson Vaccines
Covid-19: Pfizer Dramatically Ramps Up Distribution After Pause On Johnson & Johnson Vaccines Hundreds of millions of new COVID-19 vaccines are set to be distributed across the country as Pfizer prepares to ramp up the production of its doses amid the pause of the Johnson & Johnson one-dose shot rollout. Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla announced that his company, with headquarters in the New York (in Manhattan and Rockland County), is now on track to deliver 10 percent more vaccine doses to the US (approximately 220 million) while supplying the already agreed upon 300 million doses for the end of July two weeks early. Both Pfizer and Moderna, two of the three approved vaccines by the F…
COVID-19: Have Your Completed Vaccine Card? Here's What To Do Now, Whether To Laminate It COVID-19: Have Your Completed Vaccine Card? Here's What To Do Now, Whether To Laminate It
Covid-19: Have Your Completed Vaccine Card? Here's What To Do Now, Whether To Laminate It For those who have their COVID-19 vaccine regimen completed and cherish the paper card that proves it, they might want to think twice before having it laminated. Number one is to make sure you have taken a photo of the card and that all of the information is correct and shows both shots. Health officials and those at the vaccine sites will tell you that having that photo as a backup before laminating will give you a backup in case you lose your card. Or if a state or federal passport is developed, you will have a way to transfer your information. It's easy to take a photo, email it to you…
COVID-19: FBI Investigating Reports Of Fake Vaccination Cards COVID-19: FBI Investigating Reports Of Fake Vaccination Cards
Covid-19: FBI Investigating Reports Of Fake Vaccination Cards The FBI has launched a probe into the discovery of phony COVID-19 vaccination cards that are being sold by fraudsters online and through social media, threatening the progress America has. been making in combating the virus. FBI investigators and other federal officials are looking into the fake COVID-19 cards that are supposed to be administered by healthcare providers before one receives a first dose of the vaccine, but have instead been making the rounds online. Officials said that since there’s no way to authenticate vaccination cards, it's even easier for scammers to create their own, …
COVID-19: New Info Emerges On Who's More Likely To Experience Vaccine Side Effects COVID-19: New Info Emerges On Who's More Likely To Experience Vaccine Side Effects
Covid-19: New Info Emerges On Who's More Likely To Experience Vaccine Side Effects With an average of about three million Americas receiving COVID-19 vaccines each day, new information has emerged as to who's most susceptible to side effects. Side effects are a sign that the body is responding to the dose, according to medical experts.  One of them, Dr.Allison Arwady, the Chicago Department of Public Health Commissioner, said younger people are more likely to experience side effects because they "have more robust immune system broadly," according to a report by NBC 5 Chicago. Women are also more likely to report side effects than men, Arwady said, noting estrog…
COVID-19: Closure Of J&J Vaccine Clinic, Supply Glitch Both Causing Concerns COVID-19: Closure Of J&J Vaccine Clinic, Supply Glitch Both Causing Concerns
Covid-19: Closure Of J&J Vaccine Clinic, Supply Glitch Both Causing Concerns The mass rollout of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine has hit enough roadblock as a vaccination site was forced to close due to people suffering adverse reactions to the shot. A vaccine clinic administering the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine in Colorado was forced to shut down, and the federal government announced it will be shipping fewer of the company’s doses around the country due to production issues. The company did not say how many people had reactions but said it amounted to 0.8 percent of those who received a vaccine dose Wednesday, April 7. Health officials in Co…
COVID-19:  Amid Fears Of New Wave, Fauci Weighs In As Battle Between Vaccine, Variants Heats Up COVID-19:  Amid Fears Of New Wave, Fauci Weighs In As Battle Between Vaccine, Variants Heats Up
Covid-19: Amid Fears Of New Wave, Fauci Weighs In As Battle Between Vaccine, Variants Heats Up While millions of Americans have expressed concerns about another new wave of COVID-19 infections, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, said that he believes those fears may be overblown. Fauci said that as long as the country continues its mass vaccination efforts and ramping up the vaccine program, America will be able to avoid another “explosion” of COVID-19 cases in what would be the fourth major wave of new infections. Related story - COVID-19: Fourth Wave? Experts Disagree, But Say US At Tipping Point In Battle Vs. Virus The doctor cautioned that there could…
COVID-19: Planning First Trip In A While? Pandemic Has Transformed Travel Experience, AAA Says COVID-19: Planning First Trip In A While? Pandemic Has Transformed Travel Experience, AAA Says
Covid-19: Planning First Trip In A While? Pandemic Has Transformed Travel Experience, AAA Says Planning your first trip in a while? COVID-19 has completely transformed the travel experience, according to an AAA analysis. “The entire travel experience has been transformed by COVID-19. If you’re considering travel sometime this year, it’s more important than ever to do your due diligence ahead of any trip to ensure it is safe and enjoyable,” said Paula Twidale, senior vice president, AAA Travel in a statement. “As vaccines help boost consumer confidence to begin traveling again, we have to remember that wearing masks and social distancing are still a requirement.” What To Expect When …
COVID-19: CDC Issues New Guidance On Social Distancing For Students COVID-19: CDC Issues New Guidance On Social Distancing For Students
Covid-19: CDC Issues New Guidance On Social Distancing For Students The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has issued new guidance on social distancing in schools. The agency announced late Friday morning, March 19 that students can sit 3 feet apart instead of 6 feet as long as they are wearing masks. The move will allow for more desks in classrooms and a more stable schedule for students. The new guidance, for K-12 students, includes all communities, regardless of whether the transmission rate is substantial, moderate, or low, according to the CDC. The announcement comes following a study published in the journal Clinical Infectious Disea…
COVID-19: CDC Unveils Highly-Anticipated Guidelines For Those Who Are Fully Vaccinated COVID-19: CDC Unveils Highly-Anticipated Guidelines For Those Who Are Fully Vaccinated
Covid-19: CDC Unveils Highly-Anticipated Guidelines For Those Who Are Fully Vaccinated The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has just issued its first guidance for fully vaccinated people during the COVID-19 pandemic. Those who currently count as fully vaccinated are those who have gotten two separate shots of the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines with the second shot coming at least two weeks ago. The rollout for the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine started last week. According to the CDC guidance released late Monday morning, March 8, fully vaccinated people should still: Maintain physical distance in public and wear a well-fitted mask Avoid large- and…
COVID-19: New York Announces New Easing Of Guidance On Travel, Gatherings COVID-19: New York Announces New Easing Of Guidance On Travel, Gatherings
Covid-19: New York Announces New Easing Of Guidance On Travel, Gatherings New York is loosening up its restrictions on domestic travelers and social gatherings as the state continues recovering from the post-holiday COVID-19 surge. During a COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday, March 3 in Albany, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced that due to the declining numbers in New York, some restrictions and limits will be lifted. Beginning on Monday, March 22, residential gatherings will be restricted to 10 people indoors and 25 outdoors, up from a universal 10. Social gatherings, which were capped at 50 people, can now accommodate 100 people indoors and 200 people outdoors. As of Fr…
COVID-19: CDC Outlines Mask Practices That Can Cut Transmission 96.5 Percent COVID-19: CDC Outlines Mask Practices That Can Cut Transmission 96.5 Percent
Covid-19: CDC Outlines Mask Practices That Can Cut Transmission 96.5 Percent The CDC has laid out new guidance on mask-wearing that could help dramatically curtail the spread of COVID-19. According to health officials, wearing any mask will reduce the risk of contracting or spreading the virus, but more tightly fitted surgical masks, or double-masking can vastly improve protection for both the wearer and others. New research found that transmission of the virus can be reduced by up to 96.5 percent if tightly-fitted surgical masks or a combination of fitted surgical masks with a cloth covering are worn, officials said. Rochelle Walensky, the new director of the CDC…
COVID-19: New CDC Director Gives Guidance On Schools Reopening COVID-19: New CDC Director Gives Guidance On Schools Reopening
Covid-19: New CDC Director Gives Guidance On Schools Reopening With President Joe Biden seeking to open all elementary and middle schools for in-person learning within his first 100 days in office, the CDC has provided new guidance on getting students back into the classroom. The CDC is now saying that it is possible to return to the classroom without fully vaccinating all educators beforehand. “There is increasing data to suggest that schools can safely reopen and that safe reopening does not suggest that teachers need to be vaccinated in order to reopen safely," CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said on Wednesday, Feb. 3. "Vaccination of teachers is not…