March 5, 2021 Canada clears Johnson & Johnson vaccine, first to approve 4 Canada is getting a fourth vaccine to prevent COVID-19 as the country's health regulator has cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose instead of two, officials said Friday.
March 5, 2021 Minnesota grandparents' coronavirus-themed tunes charm TikTok: 'Deserves a Grammy' Harmony and Joel Kaplan of Minnesota have shot to TikTok stardom for singing their hearts out about the coronavirus pandemic, crooning about the highs and lows of life in quarantine.
March 5, 2021 Florida educators eligible for COVID-19 vaccines despite stricter state age limits School personnel in Florida, regardless of age, are now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines at sites participating in a federal pharmacy program, despite stricter limits set by the governor.
March 4, 2021 Study finds link between coronavirus mortality risk and obesity The World Obesity Foundation released a new study Thursday that found a link between a country's COVID-19 mortality and obesity prevalence in its population.
March 4, 2021 COVID-19 vaccine bypasses some older adults The urgency of reaching this vulnerable population before the nation’s focus turns elsewhere is growing as more Americans in other age and priority groups become eligible for vaccines.
March 4, 2021 Some Moderna COVID-19 vaccine recipients have experienced delayed skin reactions following jab, doctors say Some receipts of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine have developed a delayed skin reaction to the jab days after receiving it, several doctors wrote in a letter published in the New England Journal of Medicine this week.
March 4, 2021 California detects New York, Brazil coronavirus variants California has discovered coronavirus variants initially detected in New York and Brazil, per multiple reports.
March 4, 2021 Modified COVID-19 vaccines targeting variants can skip lengthy trials, UK says Britain’s regulator on Thursday said modified coronavirus vaccines meant to target highly transmissible variants can sidestep new approvals and extended clinical trials.
March 4, 2021 CDC delays guidance for COVID-19 vaccinated population The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will not be releasing guidance on practices considered safe for those who are fully vaccinated on Thursday as was expected.
March 4, 2021 Cuomo relaxes some NY COVID restrictions with one-shot J&J vaccines set to arrive Venues can boost limits if attendees present vaccination documents, and the looser limits go into effect at the start of April.
