The Biden administration will implement testing programs in schools as part of the president's plan to get children back in classrooms. The Department of Human and Health Services (HHS) will be giving away $650 million in grants to schools to help with testing efforts of their students and faculty, the White House said in a press release Thursday. Schools will be given tests, testing supplies and assistance to help implement the testing initiative. ADVERTISEMENT The administration said this is an “initial investment in expanding K-8 school testing and testing in underserved congregate settings through new regional coordinating centers that will identify existing testing capacity, match it up to an area of need and support testing.” President Biden Joe Biden Jobs report adds to Biden momentum White House says bills are bipartisan even if GOP doesn't vote for them Trump calls for boycott of MLB for moving All-Star Game MORE also wants to … [Read more...] about Biden administration to implement testing programs in schools as part of reopening effort
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Big Business Using Government-Funded Vaccine Program To Scoop Up Data On Vaccine Recipients
Major pharmacy chains aren’t making huge sums of cash by helping to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, but they are reportedly figuring out how to take advantage of the situation in other ways. Walgreens, CVS and Walmart are all collecting large amounts of customer data when people go to their pharmacies to get COVID-19 shots, according to a Tuesday report from The Wall Street Journal . Emails, phone numbers, medical information and more are reportedly being scooped up by the corporations and being used to perfect targeted marketing and promotional material. CVS Pharmacist Matt Talavera (L) administers a COVID-19 vaccination to Dr. Dhirendra Kumar MD. (Photo by Karen Ducey/Getty Images) All three pharmacies, along with some other retailers, are enrolled in a federal program that is distributing vaccines directly to the chains’ stores. The policy began in February and was aimed at speeding up the U.S.’s effort in increasing vaccinations for the public. The pharmacy … [Read more...] about Big Business Using Government-Funded Vaccine Program To Scoop Up Data On Vaccine Recipients
Biden to announce 90 percent of adults eligible for vaccine by April 19
President Biden Joe Biden The Hill's Morning Report - Biden to talk infrastructure amid border, voting controversies Juan Williams: The GOP's big lie on voting rights Schumer kicks into reelection mode MORE is set to announce that 90 percent of U.S. adults will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine and will have a vaccination site within 5 miles of where they live by April 19, the White House said Monday. Biden will also announce in a speech Monday afternoon that the number of pharmacies in the federal vaccination program will more than double, from 17,000 to 40,000, by the same date. Biden had previously set a goal of all U.S. adults being eligible for the vaccine no later than May 1. As supply ramps up, many states have opened up eligibility to all adults well ahead of that date, something that experts had expected given the increasing number of doses available. ADVERTISEMENT The Biden administration is also working to increase the number of sites … [Read more...] about Biden to announce 90 percent of adults eligible for vaccine by April 19
Biden, CDC director warn of COVID-19 rebound if nation lets up
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden and a top health official warned Monday that too many Americans are declaring virus victory too quickly, appealing for mask requirements and other restrictions to be maintained or restored to stave off a “fourth surge” of COVID-19. The head of the CDC said she had a feeling of “impending doom” if people keep easing off. The double dose of warnings came even as Biden laid out hopeful new steps to expand coronavirus vaccinations, with all adults to become eligible over the next 5 weeks. Biden announced plans to expand the number of retail pharmacies that are administering vaccines, and investments to help Americans get to vaccination sites. But the optimism was tempered by stark warnings about the potential for another wave of cases. “This is deadly serious,” Biden said, urging governors to reinstate mask mandates and other restrictions that some states have been easing. Hours earlier, during a virtual White House health briefing, Dr. Rochelle … [Read more...] about Biden, CDC director warn of COVID-19 rebound if nation lets up
‘It’s A Big Deal,’ More Than 100,000 Doses Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Coming To Mass. Next Week
BOSTON (CBS) – Massachusetts is expecting to receive more than 100,000 doses of Johnson & Johnson’s one-shot COVID-19 vaccine next week, something Gov. Charlie Baker said is “a big deal.” The Biden administration informed states Tuesday that 10 million doses will be sent out next week. Five million will be sent through the retail pharmacy program and another five million at the state level. READ MORE: NH May Reverse Course And Allow Out-Of-State College Students To Get COVID Vaccine According to the CDC , the exact number of doses coming to Massachusetts is 103,800. READ MORE: VIDEO: Crews Battle Fire At KFC/Taco Bell In Brockton Baker said during his Wednesday press briefing that this is the “first really significant shipment” of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. This week, Massachusetts received around 40,000 doses of it. “This is a big sign that things are actually starting to get here.” Baker said. MORE NEWS: Jeffrey Yao, Accused In Deadly Stabbing At … [Read more...] about ‘It’s A Big Deal,’ More Than 100,000 Doses Of Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Coming To Mass. Next Week
