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Medical officials confident in local vaccine rollout despite Johnson & Johnson pause
ALBANY COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – With the federal recommendation to pause administration of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine, appointments across the Capital Region had to be altered Tuesday. While state-run sites were able to shift to Pfizer or Moderna, the rollout for some pharmacies isn’t that simple. “We had 300 patients scheduled between […]
Americans are finally buying less toilet paper and wipes
One encouraging sign that the pandemic-time panic among consumers is abating: Americans are no longer hoarding toilet paper, kitchen towels and wipes. Sales of toilet paper dropped 32.7% in the 12 weeks ending April 3 from the same period a year ago, according to market research firm NielsenIQ, which tracks point of sale data […]
McAllen mayor calls on government to allow non-essential international travel
MCALLEN, Texas (KVEO) — On Monday, McAllen Mayor Jim Darling called on the government to lift non-essential international travel restrictions because local businesses continue to suffer. Johnson & Johnson vaccine: Here’s what you should know During a regular city meeting, Darling said that he asked Hidalgo County if there was a noticeable trace of COVID-19 […]
Over 7K Virginia Tech employees receive COVID-19 vaccine through employer-arranged clinics
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — President Joe Biden says his goal of vaccinating Americans is still on schedule, despite a pause on Johnson and Johnson vaccinations. “There’s enough vaccine that is basically 100 percent unquestionable for every American,” President Biden said. Tuesday, federal health officials temporarily stopped the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine. “As […]
Three students win prestigious Goldwater scholarships for excellence in science
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — In recognition of their own outstanding academic achievements and Brown University’s commitment to developing exceptional scholars, three students have earned prestigious national scholarships in honor of their accomplishments as undergraduate science researchers. Joseph Cavanagh, Thomas Usherwood and Hossam Zaki — all members of the Class of 2022 — each received […]
Teleworking helped keep Utah’s economy afloat in COVID-19 pandemic, study says
SALT LAKE CITY — A new analysis by Utah’s Department of Workforce Services finds that teleworking has helped keep the state’s economy afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. The agency recently published a breakdown of “The Great Experiment,” as DWS Chief Economist Mark Knold calls it. “We were all forced to have to do this,” he […]