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Coronavirus April 22, 2021

Walensky 'hopeful' Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine 'can be used again soon'

A day before a CDC committee is set to meet regarding the J&J COVID-19 vaccine, the agency’s director said she is “really hopeful” that the one-shot jab “can be used again soon.”

Rochelle Walensky April 19, 2021

CDC probing ‘handful’ of new potential J&J vaccine reactions

The CDC is investigating a “handful” of potential additional cases of severe side effects involving the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the agency’s chief said Monday.

Coronavirus April 19, 2021

CDC received 'handful' of possible Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine adverse reports, Walensky says

The CDC in conjunction with the FDA is working through “a handful” of reports regarding possible adverse events related to the J&J COVID-19 vaccine that have been flagged since the rollout was paused last week.

Coronavirus April 16, 2021

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine pause sign ‘safety system is working for you,’ Murthy says

While some have questioned whether the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine pause will contribute to shot hesitancy or even turn some away from seeking a jab, the U.S. Surgeon General said Friday that it should be seen as a sign that the “safety system is working for you.”

Michigan April 12, 2021

Michigan coronavirus strategy should focus on restrictions, not more vaccine supply, Walensky says

Michigan’s governor has renewed her call for additional vaccine supply from the Biden administration to combat the state’s surging coronavirus cases, but federal officials have instead said the focus should be on implementing restrictions to stop the spread.

Rochelle Walensky April 8, 2021

Racism is ‘a serious public health threat,’ CDC says

President Biden’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director has declared racism “a serious threat to the public’s health.”

Coronavirus April 7, 2021

UK coronavirus variant now ‘most common lineage’ in US, Walensky says

The B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant which was first discovered in the UK late last year is now the “most common lineage circulating in the U.S.,” the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Wednesday.

Coronavirus April 6, 2021

UK coronavirus variant now reported in all 50 states

The CDC COVID-19 variant tracker is reporting the B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant has reached all 50 states in the U.S.

Coronavirus April 5, 2021

US averaging 3.1M COVID-19 vaccines per day, younger demographics seeing spikes in cases

The U.S. is now averaging about 3.1 million COVID-19 vaccines administered per day, White House officials said Monday, although Dr. Rochelle Walensky expressed concerns about rising trends elsewhere.

Politics April 2, 2021

Biden CDC struggles to give consistent messaging on what vaccinated people can do

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is struggling to give consistent messaging on what vaccinated people should and should not do.

Coronavirus March 29, 2021

CDC director warns of COVID-induced 'impending doom' as cases, hospitalizations increase

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky during a White House briefing on Monday warned of "impending doom" amid a recent increase in coronavirus cases and related hospitalizations. Walensky appeared to hold back tears as she expressed concerns the U.S. could soon bear witness to a fourth surge — even as the county has averaged some 2.7 million vaccinations over the past week alone.