Health officials say P.1 appears to affect pregnant women more than previous versions of the coronavirus.
Previously, COVID cases during pregnancy focused on the final trimester and birth, but lately there have been more severe cases in the second and first trimesters.
Brazil is one of the global epicenters of the pandemic, with more Brazilians dying every day than anywhere else in the world.
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Hidden “subway speaker” buzzing in New York amid a pandemic
The head of the transit service in New York on Friday honored something that would not normally be encouraged in the subway system: alcohol consumption. However, the owners of the husband and wife of a small bar called “La Knock-Say” are recognized as “returning MTA heroes” for their determination to remain open in the midst of the pandemic.
CEO Pfizer: A third dose of coronavirus vaccine is needed in 6-12 months
People who received the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine will probably need a third dose six to 12 months after their first round, the company’s CEO said on Thursday.
Speaking during a CVS Health Live event that was posted on Facebook, the head of the pharmaceutical corporation, Albert Bourla, said that the new data show that the Pfizer vaccine is effective against a worrying variant of the coronavirus that was first seen in South Africa. .
Daily COVID indicators in New York
Governor Cuomo announced on Saturday that COVID hospitalizations had dropped to 3,834 – the lowest since Nov. 30. The national COVID positivity rate is 2.78%. In addition, 58 deaths were reported through COVID on Friday.
NYC breaks record for COVID daily vaccinations
New York City broke its COVID daily vaccination record by 106,527 on Friday. The day before, the city took 94,000 photos.
The total number of COVID-19 deaths is over 3 million
The global death toll from the coronavirus reached more than 3 million people on Saturday amid repeated failures in the global vaccination campaign and a growing crisis in places such as Brazil, India and France.
The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is approximately equal to the population of Kiev, Ukraine; Caracas, Venezuela; or metropolitan Lisbon, Portugal. It is larger than Chicago (2.7 million) and is equivalent to Philadelphia and Dallas combined.
Long Island College is freezing schooling for the second year in a row due to the pandemic
Students will not be required to pay tuition fees or tax increases at Suffolk County Community College next school year. For the second year in a row, the Board of Suffolk Community College unanimously voted to freeze schooling at New York State University’s largest community college, citing the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the strain it has caused. o on students, their families, and finances
NJ Red Bulls to receive fans again
As New Jersey pushes ahead with immunizations, the Red Bulls football team is preparing for the opening at home on Saturday, with fans in attendance. The stadium will only allow a capacity of 15%, even if the outer limit is 30%, the team declaring that safety is its biggest concern.
The overall death toll is reaching a serious stage
A gloomy stage was reached more than a year after the health crisis. According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the total number of deaths reached 3 million people. The United States, Brazil and Mexico lead the world in COVID deaths.
NYC-run sites are open to residents over the age of 50 without programming
Access to coronavirus outbreaks is expanding in New York City on Saturday. Many New Yorkers will be allowed to go for a vaccine without an appointment. The option had previously been available for those aged 75 and over, but anyone can be over 50 and vaccinated.
Alaska will offer COVID-19 vaccines to tourists starting June 1
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Friday that COVID-19 vaccines will be available at key state airports beginning June 1, revealing plans to strengthen the state’s pandemic-affected tourism industry. Dunleavy, a Republican, outlined plans for a national marketing campaign to attract tourists using federal aid money and said the vaccine offer is “probably another good reason to come to Alaska this summer.”
How many people in your area are hesitant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine?
Most states have opened COVID-19 vaccination for everyone 16 and older, but not everyone is lining up to get the shot. With the recent temporary break in the distribution of Johnson & Johnson vaccine, doctors are worried about an increase in vaccine hesitation that may not be justified. Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey, the CDC found that up to a third of adults in some areas reported being reluctant to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. These rates are highest in Wyoming and North Dakota and lowest in Massachusetts, Vermont and California.
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Many of us had a moment, most often in March 2020, when we realized that COVID-19 completely changed our lives forever. Even if we managed to move forward and adapt to a new normal, that memory still remains with us. Tell us: What was that moment for you?
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