Health officials say the P.1 variant appears to have more mothers than earlier versions of the coronavirus.
Previously, COVID cases during pregnancy focused on the final trimester and birth, but recently there have been more serious cases in the second and first trimesters.
Brazil is one of the global epicenter of the pandemic, with more Brazilians dying every day than anywhere else in the world.
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Hidden ‘subway speakeasy’ ringing in New York City amid pandemic
The head of New York City transit on Friday honored something that would not normally be encouraged in the subway system: drinking alcohol. However, the husband and wife owners of a small bar called ‘La Knock-Say’ are recognized as ‘MTA comeback heroes’ because they were determined to stay open amid the pandemic.
Pfizer CEO: The third dose of coronavirus vaccine is likely to be needed within 6 to 12 months
People who received Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine will likely need a third dose six to twelve months after their first round, the company’s CEO said on Thursday.
The head of the pharmaceutical corporation, Albert Bourla, said during a CVS Health Live event posted on Facebook that new data shows that Pfizer’s vaccine is effective against a particular variant of the coronavirus that first appeared in the South. -Africa has been seen.
New York Daily COVID Indicators
Governor Cuomo announced on Saturday that COVID hospitalizations had dropped to 3,834 – the lowest since November 30. The COVID positivity rate across the country is 2.78%. In addition, 58 COVID deaths were reported in the state on Friday.
NYC breaks record for daily COVID vaccinations
The city of New York broke its record for daily COVID vaccinations with 106,527 on Friday. The day before, the city had fired 94,000 shots.
Global COVID-19 death toll is an incredible 3 million
The global death toll from the coronavirus reached a staggering 3 million people on Saturday amid repeated setbacks in the global vaccination campaign and a deepening crisis in places such as Brazil, India and France.
The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is approximately equal to the population of Kiev, Ukraine; Caracas, Venezuela; or metropolitan Lisbon, Portugal. It is larger than Chicago (2.7 million) and equivalent to Philadelphia and Dallas combined.
Long Island College freezes teaching for 2nd year in a row due to pandemic
Students will not have to pay any tuition or fee increases at Suffolk County Community College next school year. The Board of Trustees of Suffolk County Community College unanimously voted for the second consecutive year to freeze teaching at the largest community college of the State University of New York, citing the continuing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and tensions it on students, their families, and finances
NJ Red Bulls to Welcome Fans Back
As New Jersey continues with vaccinations, the Red Bulls soccer team is preparing for their home run on Saturday. The stadium will only allow 15% capacity, although the limit is outside 30%, and according to the team, safety is the biggest concern.
Global death toll reaches bleak milestone
A grim milestone was reached in the health crisis more than a year ago. According to Johns Hopkins University data, the global death toll is more than 3 million. The United States, Brazil and Mexico are leading the world in COVID deaths.
NYC Managed Websites Open to Residents 50+ without Appointment
Access to coronavirus shots is expanding to a large extent in New York City. More New Yorkers will be allowed to go to a vaccine without an appointment. The option was previously available for those aged 75 and over, but anyone 50 years and older can step in and be vaccinated.
Alaska offers tourists COVID-19 vaccines from June 1
Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy said Friday that COVID-19 vaccines will be available at major state airports from June 1, in light of plans aimed at boosting the state’s pandemic-plagued tourism industry. Dunleavy, a Republican, outlined plans for a national marketing campaign aimed at attracting tourists using federal aid money, saying the vaccine offer ‘is probably another good reason to come to the state of Alaska in the summer. . ‘
How many people in your area are hesitant to get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Most states have opened COVID-19 vaccination for everyone 16 years and older, but not everyone is queuing up to get the chance. With the recent temporary interruption in the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, doctors are concerned about an increase in the vaccine that is not possible. Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s domestic pulse survey, the CDC found that as many as one-third of adults in some areas were reluctant to get the COVID-19 vaccine. These rates are highest in the states of Wyoming and North Dakota, and lowest in Massachusetts, Vermont and California.
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