A senior US official suggested on Wednesday that people who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are likely to be protected against the Delta variant. US surgeon general Dr. Vivek Murthy told CNBC that data shows that the Oxford-AstraZeneca shot – a “cousin” of the J&J – is highly effective against the variant first identified … Read more
As July 4th approaches this Sunday, health officials are concerned about the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19 in those parts of the nation where vaccination rates remain low. President Joe Biden had hoped to have 70% of adult Americans at least partially vaccinated by the holidays, but the White House said last week … Read more
Here’s what you need to know: A vaccination center in London in April. The British authorities are considering reintroducing local lockdowns to stem the spread of a coronavirus variant first detected in India.Credit…Justin Tallis/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images LONDON — Prime Minister Boris Johnson of Britain said on Friday that vaccination protocols would be changed … Read more
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday relaxed guidelines for fully vaccinated individuals, stating that they can visit other vaccinated individuals indoors without wearing masks or physical distance. You can also visit unvaccinated individuals from a single household who have a low risk of severe COVID-19 illness indoors – without a mask or … Read more
COVID-19 killed more than 421,000 Americans in one year, and infections continued to rise despite the introduction of a pair of vaccines in late 2020. USA TODAY is following the news. Please keep updating this page for the latest updates. Sign up for our Coronavirus Watch newsletter for updates to your inbox, Join our Facebook … Read more