Atlanta, GA…According to new CDC guidance, fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most settings. To find a vaccine near you go to vaccines.gov. The full update on the guidance from the CDC is below the video where Dr. Walensky Announces New CDC Mask Guidance. Agency Guidance Review DATE: March 10, 2021 TO: Rochelle […]
Atlanta, GA…Many experts expected pregnancies to rise with more couples spending time at home. According to the latest numbers from the CDC it didn’t happen. This could put a cloud on future financial models if population numbers flatten or decline. From the CDC..”The provisional number of births for the United States in 2020 was 3,605,201, […]
Lubbock, TX…Results from a new cell study suggest that the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein can bring about long-term gene expression changes. The findings could help explain why some COVID-19 patients — referred to as COVID long-haulers — experience symptoms such as shortness of breath and dizziness long after clearing the infection. Research team members included undergraduate […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom released the following statement regarding the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated outdoor masking recommendations: “California has made incredible progress in controlling the spread of COVID-19, resulting in the lowest positivity rate in the country. And we have administered more than 28 million vaccine doses, including almost 6 million […]
Washington, DC…Good afternoon — this beautiful afternoon. Next week, I’ll be laying out the path ahead to continue our fight against COVID-19 to get us to July 4th. This is our target date to get life in America closer to normal and to begin to celebrate our independence from the virus together with our friends […]
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom announced that California will send lifesaving oxygen equipment to India as that country faces a devastating and fast-spreading surge of COVID-19 cases. “When communities across the world need help, California steps up. As we surpass 28 million vaccinations and continue to see the lowest positivity rates in the country, we must […]
Sacramento, CA…The Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup today completed its review of the federal process and has concluded that use of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen Biotech) COVID-19 vaccine should resume in the western states. The Workgroup provided its confirmation to the Governors of California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington this afternoon. On Friday, the U.S. Food […]
Washington, DC…Following a thorough safety review, including two meetings of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have determined that the recommended pause regarding the use of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine in the U.S. should be lifted […]
Sacramento, CA…With expanded eligibility and 50 percent of Californians age 16 and older now having at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced partnerships with nearly 200 faith-based organizations to expand the state’s vaccine outreach and equity efforts. The Administration is leading an effort to provide at least 25,000 COVID-19 […]
Sacramento, CA…As announced by Governor Gavin Newsom last month, all Californians aged 16 and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations starting today, April 15. This expansion of eligibility comes as the state reaches major milestones in its vaccine rollout: nearly half of all residents in the 16 and older population have already received at least […]
