Mahopac, NY
News
COVID-19: New Walk-In Vaccination Clinic Will Be Held In Putnam County COVID-19: New Walk-In Vaccination Clinic Will Be Held In Putnam County
Covid-19: New Walk-In Vaccination Clinic Will Be Held In Putnam County Putnam County will be hosting a special walk-in vaccination clinic for those eligible in New York to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. County health officials will be providing both the one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine and the two-dose Moderna vaccine from 3:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18 at 25 Marvin Ave. in Brewster for all eligible New Yorkers. The Johnson & Johnson vaccine will be available for anyone 18 and older, while the Pfizer vaccine will be ready for anyone 12 and up. Those who are 17 and younger must have proof of age and consent from a parent or guardian. A…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
News
COVID-19: New Walk-In, Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Open On Long Island COVID-19: New Walk-In, Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Open On Long Island
Covid-19: New Walk-In, Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Open On Long Island After a successful rollout of a free transit ride pop-up pilot COVID-19 vaccination sites at MTA stations across New York, the state announced it will be expanding its efforts, including a new site on Long Island. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday, May 10 that new pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites will be set up in New York City, Long Island, and Hudson Valley, serving up to 300 walk-in appointments per day. In five days, Cuomo said that a total of 5,701 COVID-19 vaccines were administered at MTA sites. Following the success of the pilot during its first week, Cuomo announced…

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by Zak Failla
Pelham, NY
Sports
COVID-19: Details Emerge On Vaccine Brand Taken By Star Shortstop, Seven Other Infected Yankees COVID-19: Details Emerge On Vaccine Brand Taken By Star Shortstop, Seven Other Infected Yankees
Covid-19: Details Emerge On Vaccine Brand Taken By Star Shortstop, Seven Other Infected Yankees Despite being fully vaccinated for COVID-19, eight members of the New York Yankees still tested positive for the virus after receiving the one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot. The eight are: starting shortstop Gleyber Torres, third base coach Phil Nevin, first base coach Reggie Willits, pitching coach Matt Blake, and four support staffers. Related story - COVID-19: Fully Vaccinated TV Host, Star Shortstop, Seven Other NY Yankees Test Positive According to the initial clinical trial results, the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine has proven to be 72 percent effective against COVID-1…

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by Zak Failla
Massapequa, NY
News
COVID-19: CDC Issues Brand-New Guidance On Mask-Wearing Indoors COVID-19: CDC Issues Brand-New Guidance On Mask-Wearing Indoors
Covid-19: CDC Issues Brand-New Guidance On Mask-Wearing Indoors The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is easing indoor mask-wearing guidance for Americans who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19. On Thursday afternoon, May 13, CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky announced the new guidance at a White House briefing, saying that anyone who has received both shots of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or the one-dose Johnson & Johnson shot can safely stop wearing masks indoors, except under some circumstances. The new guidance calls for continued mask-wearing in more crowded indoor spaces such as on mass transportation, hospitals, prisons, or …

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by Zak Failla
Harrison, NY
News
COVID-19: New Northern Westchester County Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Open COVID-19: New Northern Westchester County Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Open
Covid-19: New Northern Westchester County Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Open In an effort to bolster the number of New Yorkers who are getting the COVID-19 vaccination, new temporary pop-up sites are being set up at MTA stations across the state. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday, May 10 that eight new pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites will be set up in New York City, Long Island, and Hudson Valley, serving up to 300 walk-in appointments per day. The sites will be utilizing the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, so travelers will not have to return to get a second shot. Among the new sites is at the Metro-North station in Ossining, whi…

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
News
COVID-19: New Long Island Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Open COVID-19: New Long Island Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Open
Covid-19: New Long Island Pop-Up Vaccination Site To Open In an effort to bolster the number of New Yorkers who are getting the COVID-19 vaccination, new temporary pop-up sites are being set up at MTA stations across the state. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Monday, May 10 that eight new pop-up COVID-19 vaccination sites will be set up in New York City, Long Island, and Hudson Valley, serving up to 300 walk-in appointments per day. The sites will be utilizing the single-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, so travelers will not have to return to get a second shot. Among the new sites is at the LIRR station in Hempstead, which wi…

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by Zak Failla
Chappaqua, NY
Business
COVID-19: Moderna Will Double Size Of Vaccine Manufacturing Space COVID-19: Moderna Will Double Size Of Vaccine Manufacturing Space
Covid-19: Moderna Will Double Size Of Vaccine Manufacturing Space With the goal of producing billions of COVID-19 vaccine doses by the end of 2022, Moderna announced that it will be expanding its production facility, located in New England. The biotechnology company, which is currently one of three companies that have been granted emergency use authorization to produce COVID-19 vaccines in the United States (along with Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson), announced that it will be doubling the size of the Moderna Technology Center in Norwood, Massachusetts. According to the company, the expansion includes an increase of the company’s production and lab spac…

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by Zak Failla
Brookfield, CT
News
COVID-19: New Data Released On Number Of Cases Among Fully Vaccinated CT Residents COVID-19: New Data Released On Number Of Cases Among Fully Vaccinated CT Residents
Covid-19: New Data Released On Number Of Cases Among Fully Vaccinated CT Residents New data released by the state Department of Health reveals the percentage of Connecticut residents who have become infected with COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated. As Connecticut surpasses the 50-percent mark for residents ages 16 and over who are now fully vaccinated, the data on so-called breakthrough cases shows that the COVID vaccines are highly effective at fighting the virus.  Less than 0.1 percent of Connecticut’s fully vaccinated persons reported to DPH as having contracted the virus, the department said. Nationwide, in data released on Friday, April 30, of the nea…

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by Joe Lombardi
New Haven, CT
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COVID-19: First Full Week Of No CT Nursing Home Deaths In Months; Latest Breakdown Of Cases COVID-19: First Full Week Of No CT Nursing Home Deaths In Months; Latest Breakdown Of Cases
Covid-19: First Full Week Of No CT Nursing Home Deaths In Months; Latest Breakdown Of Cases Connecticut nursing homes reported zero COVID-19-related deaths for the first time since September as the state reaches another milestone. Gov. Ned Lamont touted Connecticut's vaccination program on Thursday, May 6, announcing that the state expects to have 70 percent of all eligible adults with at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine weeks before the national goal. During the beginning of his administration, President Joe Biden proclaimed that he wanted 70 percent of all adults with a first dose by the Fourth of July. Connecticut continues leading the way in its vaccination efforts, wit…

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by Zak Failla
Harrison, NY
News
COVID-19: Stop & Shop Now Offering Same-Day Vaccinations COVID-19: Stop & Shop Now Offering Same-Day Vaccinations
Covid-19: Stop & Shop Now Offering Same-Day Vaccinations Stop & Shop has become the latest to begin offering walk-in, same-day COVID-19 vaccines. In an effort to expand vaccination efforts, the grocery giant announced that it has the supply to begin offering either the two-dose Moderna or one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine at its more than 250 pharmacies to all eligible customers. Customers can still schedule an appointment online, but they are no longer required to receive an immunization. Anyone who gets a first dose of Moderna will have their second appointment scheduled on location following the administration of the shot. Related …

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by Zak Failla
Pleasantville, NY
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COVID-19: Moderna Announces How Long Vaccine Can Be Stored, How Many Doses It Will Make In 2022 COVID-19: Moderna Announces How Long Vaccine Can Be Stored, How Many Doses It Will Make In 2022
Covid-19: Moderna Announces How Long Vaccine Can Be Stored, How Many Doses It Will Make In 2022 New data has found that the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine vials will maintain its efficacy and stability for several months if it is properly stored at temperatures found in refrigerators. Currently, the vaccine is approved to be stored in a refrigerator between 36 and 46 degrees Fahrenheit for up to 30 days and up to seven months at minus 4 Fahrenheit. However, new data from Moderna found that it could support a three-month refrigerated shelf life that could “facilitate easier distribution to doctor’s offices and other smaller settings” if authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). …

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by Zak Failla
Brentwood, NY
Schools
COVID-19: SUNY Campuses Unveil Masking Guidelines COVID-19: SUNY Campuses Unveil Masking Guidelines
Covid-19: SUNY Campuses Unveil Masking Guidelines The State University of New York will be relaxing its mask policies to match the new guidance that was released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC announced on Tuesday, April 27 that people who are fully vaccinated - one shot of Johnson & Johnson or two doses of Pfizer or Moderna - will no longer have to wear masks while gathering in small groups outside. Earlier story - COVID-19: CDC Announces Major New Guidance On Mask Wearing In response, SUNY Chancellor Jim Malatras says that moving forward, the same rules will apply to both students and staff on its…

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by Zak Failla