“Some scientists call this the ‘escape variant’ because it may have the ability to bypass our immune system,” said Dr. Alok Patel, a medical contributor to ABC News. “Possibly make our treatments less effective.”
Meanwhile, nearly half of the country is easing pandemic restrictions and observing normalization. However, Dr. Anthony Fauci warns Americans to be alert to the virus.
The White House presents a hopeful new benchmark, with July 4 as a symbolic goal to motivate Americans to follow the rules.
More than 11% of adults are now fully vaccinated.
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UConn’s women’s basketball head coach tested positive for COVID
UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, March 14th. The Hall of Famer is isolated in his home and shows no symptoms.
Connecticut to speed up the vaccination schedule
Governor Ned Lamont announced that he is accelerating the launch of the COVID-19 vaccine based on the age of Connecticut. The revised schedule, which provisionally prevents the vaccine from being extended to all adults over the age of 16 before April 5, comes when the Biden administration informed the state that it should anticipate receiving a significant increase in supply of the three federally authorized vaccines. over the next few weeks.
The Bethpage Air Show is on
The Bethpage air government in Jones Beach will take place this year, says Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Social distancing guidelines and masks will be applied.
Cuomo will receive the vaccine in the coming days
Governor Cuomo says he will get the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at an emerging black community center in the next few days.
“I want to take Johnson & Johnson, because I want to point out that Johnson & Johnson is safe,” Cuomo said. “So I’m going to take mine in the next few days.”
Hospitalizations below the threshold in New York
For the first time in months, COVID’s daily hospitalizations in New York City were below the 200 to 154 threshold. The other indicators were still above their thresholds, with positive daily cases of 3,123 and a positive average in the 7 days of 6.16%. The mayor pledged to continue operating the city’s vaccination sites 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, overnight, even though the state stopped overnight vaccinations at the state location. of the Javits Center.
Manhattan DA candidate Liz Crotty is positive for COVID
Manhattan District Attorney Liz candidate Liz Crotty announced she has tested positive for COVID-19.
“After feeling particularly run over last night, I took a COVID test with caution and the test results came back positive. As New Yorkers, we all know the dangers of this virus and the uncertainty of those times.” , he said in a statement. . “As a candidate for the Manhattan District Attorney, I’ve had the privilege of meeting with other New Yorkers every day to hear their concerns and know what they want from their next administration. Now, like so many others, I have to isolate myself and pray to It is unfortunate that during this pandemic the candidates running for office were forced to submit petitions and interact with thousands of people to gain access to the vote.All our lives were put at risk to serve the great people of New York – and now I am facing the consequences of a bad decision by those responsible / This situation is scary, but also annoying.My commitment to become your next DA is helpless and, when it is safe, I will return to the campaign explaining why your security and the future of our city are my biggest concern. “
The IRS says there is no reason to worry if $ 1,400 has not yet reached the bank account
Americans are starting to see how the next round of stimulus payments reaches their bank accounts. Payments are worth up to $ 1,400 per person and are included in the $ 1.9 trillion COVID relief bill signed by President Joe Biden. The time period coincides with the speed with which the December payments came out, which began to be processed three days after then-President Donald Trump signed the bill. But payments won’t come out all at once. Those who have bank information registered with the Internal Revenue Service will likely get the money first, as it will be deposited directly into their accounts. Others may receive paper checks or prepaid debit cards in the mail.
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