COVID-19: New Vaccine Clinic Scheduled For Putnam County COVID-19: New Vaccine Clinic Scheduled For Putnam County
Covid-19: New Vaccine Clinic Scheduled For Putnam County Putnam County will be hosting a special 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 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4 at Lakeview Plaza in Brewster. Eligible priority groups include:
 Putnam residents who are 18 years of age and older; Putnam residents with comorbidities; Essential workers who live or work in Putnam; Healthcare workers who live or are employed in Putnam. Officials noted that walk-ins are welcom…
COVID-19: Brand-New Data On Number Of Breakthrough Cases Among Fully Vaccinated Released By CDC COVID-19: Brand-New Data On Number Of Breakthrough Cases Among Fully Vaccinated Released By CDC
Covid-19: Brand-New Data On Number Of Breakthrough Cases Among Fully Vaccinated Released By CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released brand-new data on the percentage of people who have become infected with COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated. The latest info shows that the number remains extremely low. In those totals, released on Friday, April 30, more than 95 million Americans were fully vaccinated as of Monday, April 26.  To be fully vaccinated, two weeks or more must have passed since they received the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Of those nearly 100 million fully vaccina…
COVID-19: Brand-New Data On Number Of Breakthrough Cases Among Fully Vaccinated Released By CDC COVID-19: Brand-New Data On Number Of Breakthrough Cases Among Fully Vaccinated Released By CDC
Covid-19: Brand-New Data On Number Of Breakthrough Cases Among Fully Vaccinated Released By CDC The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has just released brand-new data on the percentage of people who have become infected with COVID-19 despite being fully vaccinated  The latest info shows that the number remains extremely low. In those totals, released on Friday, April 30, more than 95 million Americans were fully vaccinated as of Monday, April 26.  To be fully vaccinated, two weeks or more must have passed since they received the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Of those nearly 100 million ful…
COVID-19: CT Infection Rate Drops To Lowest Level Since October; Other New Data COVID-19: CT Infection Rate Drops To Lowest Level Since October; Other New Data
Covid-19: CT Infection Rate Drops To Lowest Level Since October; Other New Data The positive rate for those in Connecticut being tested for COVID-19 has dropped to the lowest figure since mid-October. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said on Thursday, April 29 that the state had administered a total of 36,200 COVID-19 tests in the past 24 hours, resulting in just 486 laboratory-confirmed cases of the virus as more residents continue to get vaccinated. The overall 1.34 daily positivity rate was the lowest since Oct. 15. Earlier this week, the rate spiked above 3 percent, and was sitting at more than 4 percent in recent weeks. Four more patients being treated for COVID-19 in…
COVID-19: CT To Follow New Mask Guidelines As Start Of Easing Of Restaurant Restrictions Nears COVID-19: CT To Follow New Mask Guidelines As Start Of Easing Of Restaurant Restrictions Nears
Covid-19: CT To Follow New Mask Guidelines As Start Of Easing Of Restaurant Restrictions Nears Connecticut is set to adopt the new, more flexible mask-wearing guidance that has been provided by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). The CDC announced on Tuesday, April 27 that people who are fully vaccinated - two weeks after getting 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. Original story - COVID-19: CDC Announces Major New Guidance On Mask Wearing Gov. Ned Lamont said that Connecticut will be joining most other states in adopting the new CDC guidance, which came d…
COVID-19: NY Adopts New CDC Guidance On Mask Wearing COVID-19: NY Adopts New CDC Guidance On Mask Wearing
Covid-19: NY Adopts New CDC Guidance On Mask Wearing New York will be adopting the new, more flexible mask-wearing guidance that has been provided by the Centers for Disease Control & 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 During a COVID-19 briefing later that day in Johnson City, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirmed that the state will be following that guidance an…
COVID-19: CDC Announces Major New Guidance On Mask Wearing COVID-19: CDC Announces Major New Guidance On Mask Wearing
Covid-19: CDC Announces Major New Guidance On Mask Wearing The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has just released major new guidance on mask-wearing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the new guidance, announced Tuesday afternoon, April 27, people who are fully vaccinated and who are outdoors no longer have to wear masks if they are gathered in small groups. Masks should still be worn at heavily attending outdoor gatherings, including concerts and sports events, where social distancing is not possible, the CDC said. It is also safe for those fully vaccinated to return to several activities inside, including attending religious ser…
COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of CT Adults Who've Had At Least One Dose, Other New Data COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of CT Adults Who've Had At Least One Dose, Other New Data
Covid-19: Here's Percentage Of CT Adults Who've Had At Least One Dose, Other New Data Two-thirds of adults in Connecticut have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, as the state continues to be one of the quickest in the country in rolling out its vaccination program. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont said that as of Monday, April 26, the state has administered 1,830,227 first doses, while 1,256,915 residents have completed the vaccination series. Healthcare officials have administered a total of 2,978,724 doses, including the one-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The numbers show that 90 percent of seniors over the age of 65 have received at least one vaccination,…
COVID-19: Single-Dose Vaccine Clinic Scheduled In Putnam County COVID-19: Single-Dose Vaccine Clinic Scheduled In Putnam County
Covid-19: Single-Dose Vaccine Clinic Scheduled In Putnam County Putnam County will be hosting a special vaccination clinic for those eligible in New York to receive the COVID-19 vaccine this week With concerns surrounding the Johnson & Johnson vaccine having subsided, Putnam announced that there will be a vaccination clinic for the one-dose shot held from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 29 at Lakeview Plaza in Brewster.  Eligible priority groups include:
 Putnam residents who are 18 years of age and older; Putnam residents with comorbidities; Essential workers who live or work in Putnam; Healthcare workers who live or are employed …
COVID-19: Walk-In Vaccine Clinic To Open In Westchester; Here's Latest Rundown By Community COVID-19: Walk-In Vaccine Clinic To Open In Westchester; Here's Latest Rundown By Community
Covid-19: Walk-In Vaccine Clinic To Open In Westchester; Here's Latest Rundown By Community A walk-in COVID-19 vaccine clinic is being opened in Westchester as the county continues combating the spread of the virus. During his bi-weekly COVID-19 briefing on Monday, April 26, Westchester County Executive announced that beginning at 9 a.m. on Friday, April 30, the Department of Health was opening a first-dose Moderna vaccine clinic 134 Court St. in White Plains that will accept walk-ins. Hospitalizations for COVID-19 continue to drop as Westchester continues ramping up its vaccination program, a sign that Latimer called "encouraging."  "It appears the vaccination numbers are i…
COVID-19: CDC Releases Results Of Study On Pfizer, Moderna Vaccine Use By Pregnant Women COVID-19: CDC Releases Results Of Study On Pfizer, Moderna Vaccine Use By Pregnant Women
Covid-19: CDC Releases Results Of Study On Pfizer, Moderna Vaccine Use By Pregnant Women Results of the largest study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the use of two-dose COVID-19 vaccines by pregnant women have been released. The new study, published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that out of more than 35,000 people who were pregnant or soon to become pregnant, there is no evidence to suggest that the Pfizer or Moderna COVID vaccines pose risk during pregnancy. Little data has been released on the Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine, which had run into production issues before distribution was paused following rep…
COVID-19: CDC Releases Results Of Study On Pfizer, Moderna Vaccine Use By Pregnant Women COVID-19: CDC Releases Results Of Study On Pfizer, Moderna Vaccine Use By Pregnant Women
Covid-19: CDC Releases Results Of Study On Pfizer, Moderna Vaccine Use By Pregnant Women Results of the largest study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on the use of two-dose COVID-19 vaccines by pregnant women have been released. The new study, published this week in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that out of more than 35,000 people who were pregnant or soon to become pregnant, there is no evidence to suggest that the Pfizer or Moderna COVID vaccines pose risk during pregnancy. Little data has been released on the Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine, which had run into production issues before distribution was paused following rep…