A possible third Covid vaccine it could be on its way to the United States. It is very necessary to go up vaccines. About 34 million Americans have had at least one COVID trait, but that means more than eight out of ten have not.
Late thursday Johnson & Johnson requests FDA approval for emergency use authorization for its single-dose vaccine.
“Today’s submission for the emergency use authorization of our unique research COVID-19 vaccine is a key step toward reducing the burden of disease for people around the world. and end the pandemic, ”said Paul Stoffels, the company’s chief scientist. a statement. “… we are working very urgently to make our research vaccine available to the public as soon as possible.”
This occurs when COVID restrictions relax and hospitalizations and new COVID cases decrease. However, concern is growing among leading infectious disease doctors.
“I’m very worried that we’re relaxing too much, it’s not the time to drop the guard,” Dr. Ashish Jha said.
Dr. Michael Osterholm said, “In six or twelve weeks, we could see the worst of the pandemic so far.”
Dr. Celine Gounder, an epidemiologist at New York University who advised the Biden transition team, said she is concerned about pandemic fatigue and that it is crucial to vaccinate as many as possible.
“My biggest concern right now is that people are tired, they’re frustrated, they just want life back to normal,” Gounder said. “These variants will continue to spread, continue to mutate, and in the end we could end up having vaccines that no longer work.”
Some reports say that variants it could become dominant in March.
“The UK variant seems to be more broadcastable, more contagious,” Ground told CBS News. “It can be more virulent, which means the person infected with this strain is more likely to have serious illness and die.”
In Alabama, AJ Jackson was one of the first Americans to be diagnosed with the strain native to the United Kingdom. He died this week at the age of 35. His wife Ashley wrote, “Now you are our guardian angel.”
With variants on the rise, health officials are worried about this weekend’s meetings for the big party.
“As much fun as meeting in a big restaurant Super Bowl Party … At least this time, just pull it out and cool it, ”Dr. Anthony Fauci said.
There is promising news about a new antibody test developed by scientists at the University of Denver. It could determine if someone who tests positive for COVID will have mild or more severe symptoms.
The reopening of schools where some operate practically after almost a year is being debated.
Megan Caluza teaches special education in San Francisco public schools, but wants to implement appropriate protocols before returning to the classroom. This includes vaccinations for students and staff and increased ventilation.
“We believe it is really pressing to ensure that there are all the right safety measures in place, that we are doing what is right for our children and their families,” Caluza said.
Meanwhile in Chicago, a tense confrontation persists between the city and the teachers’ union who refuse to return. Mayor Lori Lightfoot said more than $ 100 million has been spent on ventilation, masks and security protocols.
“Black and brown kids who look like me, who come from circumstances like the one I grew up with and who are struggling and failing, we are failing these kids by not giving them the option to go back to school,” he said. to say.
Lightfoot said Thursday night that time is up for the nation’s third-largest school district and tells the union they will have to have an agreement by midnight. Meanwhile, the union said it is working at eleven o’clock to reach an agreement.