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What to Do Now If You Got the J&J Vaccine
The CDC and FDA have recommended a pause in the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to investigate reports of potentially dangerous blood clots that occurred in six women in the days after vaccination. More than 6.8 million people have received the J&J vaccine in the United States, the vast majority with no or mild side effects....
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What To Do If You Received the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine
Dr. Anne Schuchat, principal deputy director of the CDC, explains what to monitor if you recently received the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine.
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U.S. to Pause Use of J&J Vaccine, Advisory Committee Scheduled to Review
The U.S. is recommending a “pause” in administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine out of “an abundance of caution” to investigate reports of rare, potentially dangerous blood clots.
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One in 4 US Adults Are Now Fully Vaccinated
The U.S. reached a milestone in its vaccination efforts on Wednesday, with new data showing that close to 25% of adults in the country have been fully vaccinated, NBC News reports.
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Biden Moves Vaccine Eligibility Date for All Adults to April 19
With states gradually expanding eligibility beyond such priority groups as older people and essential, front-line workers, the president plans to announce that every adult in the U.S. will be eligible by April 19 to be vaccinated, a White House official confirmed to The Associated Press and NBC News.
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No Vaccine, No Vino: City Winery Mulls Mandatory Vaccines for Guests
A popular New York City venue serving up wine, dinner and live entertainment is considering making vaccinations mandatory for patrons. With live performances back on the menu, City Winery is looking into the idea of creating a vaccine bubble starting May 1. Over the weekend, the location reopened to sold out, limited-capacity shows as the state allowed entertainment venues to…
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Some Venues Consider Making Vaccinations Mandatory for Admission
Entertainment venues looking to ensure safety as they reopen are considering either making vaccinations mandatory for admission, or at very least requiring a very recent negative COVID test. NBC New York’s Adam Kuperstein reports.
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NJ, NY to Expand Vaccine Access This Week; NY Lifts Some Curfew
NBC New York’s Adam Harding reports.
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Vaccine Sites Within 5 Miles of Most Americans Coming by April 19, Biden Says
As parts of the country see a rise in COVID-19 cases, President Joe Biden says the country needs to ramp up vaccine distribution. “As fast as we are going, we need to go faster,” Biden said.
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NY Adding Pop-Up Vaccine Sites to Address Racial Disparity; NJ Drops Age Eligibility to 55
New York has ramped up COVID-19 vaccine rollout not only by expanding eligibility but also by increasing vaccination hubs. Some of these sites have been placed to address socio-economic disparities, and more are on the way, but state data show that the gap hasn’t improved much. The first dose of the vaccine was given in New York City in...
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NJ Opens COVID Vaccine Age Eligibility to Those 55+ and Those With Certain Jobs
Crediting another boost in vaccine supply, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy announced an additional wave of eligibility coming next month. People ages 55 and older, as well as anyone that has intellectual and development disabilities ages 16 and older, can schedule an appointment starting April 5.
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NYC to Set Up Vax Sites for Theater Industry; Calls to Pause Reopenings Grow as Cases Plateau
A plateau of new coronavirus cases has kept New York among the highest caseloads in the country, and concerns about upcoming reopenings are growing louder, especially with the spread of a new COVID-19 strain new New York City. Increased indoor dining capacity, indoor fitness classes resuming, weddings and lifting cluster zone restrictions are some of the economic recovery steps Gov….
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COVID-19 Updates: NYC Unveils Plan to Vaccinate Theater Workers
NBC New York’s Ray Villeda reports.
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Everything That Happened Today in the Fight Against Coronavirus
NBC New York’s Gilma Avalos and Myles Miller provide team coverage on Rutgers University requiring students be vaccinated in order to return to campus this fall, and NYC’s plan to reopen Broadway.
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NYC Mayor Announces Plan To Vaccinate Theater Community
Mayor Bill de Blasio announces a new plan to help Broadway get back to business which includes vaccinating the theater community.
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NYC Expands 3-K to All Districts; NJ Updates Health Guidelines for In-Person Learning
New York City announced Wednesday the expansion of the 3-K program to all school districts — the same day that a new window for choosing in-person learning for all public school students kicked off. New York City families who opted out of in-person learning last year while coronavirus cases skyrocketed now have another opportunity to bring students back to class,…
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Report: Cuomo Gave Preferential COVID Testing Access to Family Members, Supporters
The Times Union of Albany reported Wednesday that the governor had his brother, mother and at least one of his sister’s among those who were tested by top Health Department officials, some of whom were tested several times.
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Brighter Outlook for US as Vaccinations Rise and Deaths Fall
More than three months into the U.S. vaccination drive, many of the numbers paint an increasingly encouraging picture
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NYC Opens New Window for In-Person Learning; City to Bring Free 3-K to All Districts
New York City announced Wednesday the expansion of the 3-K program to all school districts — the same day that a new window for choosing in-person learning for all public school students kicked off.
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Meet ‘Vaxx-Man,' the Superhero Doctor Fighting Anti-Vaxx Disinformation
When pediatrician Todd Wolynn started getting attacked on social media for touting the benefits of the HPV vaccine, he felt emboldened. When his communications director, Chad Hermann, had to spend eight straight days removing disinformation from their practice’s social media pages, he felt angry. And if you’re a vocal vaccine critic spreading lies online…you won’t like them when they’re...