New trial data show that the vaccine is 90% effective in preventing symptomatic COVID.
It is also 95% effective against severe cases of the virus.
Modern says there has been no evidence of blood clots related to vaccine use.
The company is currently testing variant-specific boosters and collecting data on vaccine use in adolescents.
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Johnson & Johnson’s COVID vaccine will remain in limbo as officials seek evidence
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in limbo for a while longer after U.S. health advisers told the government on Wednesday that they needed more evidence to decide whether a handful of unusual blood clots were related to the shot and, in if so, what the potential risk is really.
Reports are extremely rare: six cases of more than 7 million U.S. inoculations with the single-dose vaccine. But the government recommended a pause in vaccinations against J&J this week, shortly after European regulators declared these clots a rare but possible risk with the AstraZeneca vaccine, a trait made similarly but not yet approved for use. in the US
What you need to know about schools, employers who need the COVID vaccine
While the COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to fight the pandemic, many want to know if a business or school may require it to be vaccinated.
The way back follows an essential path, as universities have jumped to the forefront and require students to be vaccinated before classes begin in the fall.
According to the CDC study, empty empty seats in aircraft can reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure by up to 57%.
Leaving middle seats vacant on airplanes can significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of being exposed to COVID-19, a new study suggests.
The risk of exposure to the virus can be reduced by 23% to 57% in one- or two-aisle planes when intermediate seats are vacant compared to a full-occupancy flight, according to the study released Wednesday by the States. United Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Health passports could be key for the public to return to live events
Health passports could become as common as a driver’s license. Many believe they are key to getting the largest audience back to live events safely.
The data suggest advanced cases of COVID-19 in thousands of people in the United States
COVID-19 vaccines can make you feel invincible, but the reality is that they are not infallible.
The CDC calls them advanced infections and we don’t know exactly how many of those cases there are, but state data suggests they are thousands.
Northwell Health opens a trauma center for workers affected by COVID-19
Nearly two million New Yorkers have been diagnosed with COVID-19, with more than 50,000 dead, and perhaps the most affected are front-line medical workers who have worked tirelessly over the past year to treat desperate patients while they were treated. their own feelings of trauma. grief and loss. Now, Northwell Health is launching the Center for Stress, Resilience and Traumatic Recovery to offer help to employees of the system’s 23 hospitals and their families who have issues with those issues.
New York will expand the restaurant’s curfew, allow fans of horse and car racing events
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that New York will reduce restrictions on food and certain sporting events. State restaurants will be open until midnight and events must be attended until 1 a.m., beginning Monday, April 19th.
Vaccination sites in the Tri-State area conform to the J&J break
Federal health officials are expected to meet on Wednesday, a day after abruptly calling for a nationwide break in the administration of all doses of the Johnson and Johnson COVID vaccine.
The CDC and FDA cited six cases of blood clotting of nearly 7 million doses. All cases involved women, one of whom died.
Dating is scheduled for seniors at their home in New York
COVID vaccination appointments for seniors at home in New York are postponed until Sunday. This is because the program used the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Dr. David Chokshi said appointments are being rescheduled with transportation so seniors can receive Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.
Hoboken residents over the age of 16 can now enroll in the vaccine
The Hoboken Department of Health has opened the city’s pre-registration list to now accept registrations for all Hoboken residents over the age of 16 who can receive the vaccine as of Monday, April 19th.
Hoboken residents over the age of 16 can now pre-register while selecting the “general public” category if they don’t meet other categories currently listed. Pre-registrants are encouraged to provide an email address if they have one, to allow for a faster registration process.
Hoboken residents ages 16 and 17 require a parent or guardian to pre-register on their behalf to receive a vaccine through the Hoboken Department of Health at Carepoint.
What does the suspension of Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine mean to you
On April 13, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Food and Drug Administration stopped the use of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine that has been administered to 6 , 8 million people in the US.
The pause is due to reports of blood clotting in six people who have received the vaccine. One woman died and another has been hospitalized in critical condition. Dr. William Petri, an infectious disease physician and immunologist at the University of Virginia School of Medicine, answers questions to help place this development in context.
FEMA was overwhelmed by first-day calls to request COVID funeral assistance
Families who lost their loved ones due to COVID-19 can now get help with funeral expenses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, even though the program started off on a good note. The agency on Monday launched a hotline (844-684-6333) requesting assistance of up to $ 9,000 for burial. While FEMA has in the past helped families with disaster-related burial costs, the COVID-19 effort is the largest of its kind. About $ 2 billion was allocated as part of the $ 900 billion relief deal that Congress approved in December, while the $ 1.9 billion Democratic package last month strengthened it by providing the $ 50 billion additional agency to use on coronavirus-related costs.
New York students choose to participate
City officials say 51,000 students have again opted for New York public schools to finish the school year. Students returning to all grades will return on April 26th.
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