Inoculation

With almost all Coloradans now eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, a new question lingers about the state’s return to normal: Will residents be required to show proof of immunization to once again attend concerts, restaurants and sporting events? As of now, there is no statewide program and White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said Friday that any potential vaccine passports will be “driven by the private sector.” But local public health experts said it’s likely we’ll see such initiatives in the coming months — and Colorado’s health department is looking into vaccine passports. “While we are exploring what’s working in other states, anything we do will be specific to Colorado and our needs,” a spokesperson for the state Department of Public Health and Environment said in an email. “A business could not access a customer’s protected health information, such as their COVID-19 immunization status, unless that person volunteered that information.” The idea behind a passport program, … [Read more...] about Colorado health officials explore idea of vaccine passports as more and more residents are inoculated

STRATFORD, N.J. (CBS) — The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine pause is forcing communities to tweak their efforts to vaccinate vulnerable residents. “We had 325 migrant workers waiting for us, and we, unfortunately, had to turn them away,” Dr. Richard Jermyn with Rowan Medicine said. READ MORE: Philadelphia Weather: Dreary, Cool Friday With Possible Spotty Showers This Afternoon The pause on the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is putting a wrench in getting the most vulnerable population inoculated. The J&J vaccine was being administered to the homeless, homebound, those struggling with drug addiction, domestic violence survivors and migrant workers. “When we’re dealing with communities that have had so many people turn their backs on them, building trust is huge,” Jermyn said. Jermyn says Rowan Medicine has a vaccine center on campus, but his initiative is to bring the vaccine to patients who most likely would not go to large vaccination centers. “We don’t have … [Read more...] about Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Pause Throws Wrench In New Jersey Communities’ Efforts To Inoculate Most Vulnerable

GREAT NECK, N.Y. (CBSNewYork) — As vaccine eligibility expands, there is a new push to bring mobile COVID-19 vaccination vans and ambulances stocked with supply into neighborhoods and homes. “Unfortunately, there is a lot of reluctance in the community to be vaccinated. When you bring the shots here, that’s the only way out of the mess that we’re in,” Gary Slobin, the president of Temple Beth-El of Great Neck, told CBS2’s Jennifer McLogan on Tuesday. READ MORE : Northwell Health House Call Team Brings COVID Vaccines To Homebound Seniors On Long Island Temple Beth-El opened its doors to those who live and work in the town. “I’m reluctant with everything that happens with health care,” homeowner Jackie Shenkman said. “My grandmother took it and she was fine. Yes, I’m getting it today,” Great Neck employee Linston Brown said. COVID VACCINE New York State book online here or call 1-833-NYS-4-VAX New York City book online here or call 877-VAX-4NYC Track NYC … [Read more...] about COVID Vaccine: Nassau County To Start Push To Inoculate Homebound Residents And Others With Disabilities

( CBS Detroit ) — The third stimulus check is already reaching the people who need it. But President Biden’s $1.9 trillion economic relief package includes a lot more than a $1,400 payment. The American Rescue Plan Act  contains programs that support struggling families, communities and small businesses, and fight the spread of COVID through testing, tracing and vaccinations. Broadly speaking, it aims to ease the economic pain brought on by the pandemic. And some of the specific programs may also put more money in your pocket. Exactly how much money depends on your financial situation. The programs and the rules surrounding them have changed somewhat from the last two stimulus packages. When that money arrives is more a function of how implementation plays out in the coming days, weeks and even months. READ MORE: Stimulus Check Update: Economic Impact Payments Are On The Way Here’s what’s in the stimulus package. Third Round Of Stimulus Checks Given the $1,200 last … [Read more...] about Third Stimulus Check: Additional Benefits In The Economic Relief Package

Chancellor Angela Merkel said Friday  she was ready to be vaccinated with AstraZeneca's coronavirus jab if she is offered it, in a bid to shore up confidence in the jab. "Yes I would take the AstraZeneca vaccine," Merkel told a news conference, adding  she "would like to wait until it's my turn but I would in any case". Merkel's firm endorsement of the vaccine came after its use was suspended for several days this week by major European countries, including Germany, over fears it may cause blood clots. Europe's medicines regulator EMA on Thursday cleared it for use after a review of the clotting cases, saying the vaccine was "safe and effective". But questions surrounding the jab jointly developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford were revived when France on Friday recommended it should be given only to people aged 55 and over because of the clotting risks. Germany on Friday resumed use of the Anglo-Swedish company's jabs and politicians were at pains to assure the … [Read more...] about Merkel Says She Would Take AstraZeneca Vaccine