New study 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 was no evidence of blood clots related to vaccine use.
The company is currently testing variant-specific boosters and collecting data on the use of the vaccine in adolescents.
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The Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine will remain in the language while officials look for evidence
Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in the language longer after U.S. health advisers told the government on Wednesday they needed more evidence to decide whether a handful of unusual blood clots were linked to shooting – and if so, how big the potential the risk really is.
Reports are extremely rare – six cases out of more than 7 million US vaccinations with the single-dose vaccine. But the government recommended a pause in J&J vaccinations this week, not long after European regulators said such clots are a rare but possible risk with the AstraZeneca vaccine, a similarly but not similar blow. is still approved for use in the United States.
What 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 can ask you to get vaccinated.
The road back is on an essential path, as universities have jumped to the forefront, urging students to be immunized before classes begin in the fall.
Average empty seats on planes can reduce the risk of COVID-19 exposure by up to 57%, says CDC study
Leaving medium-sized vacancies on airplanes can significantly reduce a passenger’s risk of being exposed to COVID-19, a new study suggests.
The risk of being exposed to the virus can be reduced by 23% to 57% in single-aisle and two-aisle aircraft when midfield seats are vacant compared to a full-fledged flight, according to a study published Wednesday by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. Disease control and prevention.
7 For your part, with tips to know before making the next journey in the middle of a coronavirus pandemic
Do you want to escape? It’s called a journey of revenge – returning to COVID because it cut off our wings all year – but before taking off, take notes before spending money and time so that a long-awaited vacation is not destroyed. 7 For your part, offer advice on things to know before you embark on that journey.
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Health passports could be essential for audiences returning to live events
Health passports could become as common as a driver’s license. Many believe that they are the key to a larger audience that returns safely to live events.
The data suggest cases of COVID-19 being “discovered” in thousands of people in the United States
COVID-19 vaccines may make you feel invincible, but the reality is that they are not infallible.
The CDC calls them revolutionary infections, and we don’t know exactly how many of these cases there are, but data from the states suggest they are in the 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 deaths, and probably the most affected are front-line health workers who have worked tirelessly over the past year to treat desperately ill patients while facing with their own feelings of trauma, pain and loss. Now, Northwell Health is launching the Center for Traumatic Stress, Resistance and Recovery to help employees in the system’s 23 hospitals and their families struggling with these issues.
New York will expand the heel of the restaurant, allowing fans to ride and race events
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday that New York will ease restrictions on meals and certain sporting events. Restaurants in the state will be allowed to stay open until midnight and organize events until 1 am, starting Monday, April 19. Cuomo also said that the state will allow fans to return to the riding tracks and restricted car races starting April 23.
Vaccination sites in the Tri-State area are adapting to the J&J break
Federal health officials are expected to meet Wednesday, a day after they abruptly called for a nationwide break in the administration of all doses of COVID Johnson and Johnson single vaccine.
The CDC and the FDA have cited six cases of blood clotting in nearly 7 million doses. All cases involved women, one of whom died.
Appointments are rescheduled for seniors in New York
COVID vaccination schedules for seniors at home in New York are postponed until Sunday. That’s because the program used the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Dr. David Chokshi said the appointments are rescheduled with transportation so that seniors can receive either Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.
Hoboken residents over the age of 16 can now register for 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 will become eligible to receive the vaccine starting Monday, April 19th.
Hoboken residents over the age of 16 can now pre-register while selecting the “general public” category if they do not meet other currently listed categories. Pre-registrants are encouraged to provide an email address if they have one, to allow a faster registration process.
Hoboken residents between the ages of 16 and 17 require a parent or guardian to register in advance on their behalf to receive a vaccine through the Hoboken Department of Health at Carepoint.
What does it mean for you to stop Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Food and Drug Administration on April 13 stopped using the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 single-dose vaccine, which was given to 6.8 million people in the United States.
The break is due to reports of blood clotting in six people who received the vaccine. One woman died and another was 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 put this development into context.
FEMA overwhelmed by calls on the first day to request COVID funeral assistance
Families who have lost loved ones to COVID-19 can now receive help with funeral expenses from the Federal Emergency Management Agency, although the program began early. The agency launched a hotline on Monday – 844-684-6333 – to ask for assistance of up to $ 9,000 per funeral. While FEMA has helped families with funeral costs related to disasters in the past, the COVID-19 effort is the largest of its kind. About $ 2 billion has been allocated as part of the $ 900 billion aid deal approved by Congress in December, while the $ 1.9 trillion Democrats’ package last month supported it by giving the agency another $ 50 billion. to be used for coronavirus costs.
New York students who opt for
City officials say 51,000 students have again opted out of New York’s public schools to end the school year. Students returning to all classes will return on April 26th.
When did you realize that the COVID pandemic changed everything?
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?
The first 7 questions about the COVID vaccine answered
You had questions about COVID-19 and 7 On Your Side vaccines give you answers from doctors in the first line of the pandemic.
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