Anthony Fauci said on Sunday that the suspension of the use of the one-and-again vaccine Johnson & Johnson would probably be lifted by Friday.
Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, told CBS’s “Face the Nation” that “you do not want to jump in front of yourself and decide that you know the full spectrum of these, which is one of the reasons why they stopped and hopefully we will know by Friday. ‘
Fauci, who also conveyed his message to NBC’s “Meet the Press”, said he doubted whether the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention would “just cancel” the J&J vaccine and only the dual-dose vaccines manufactured by Pfizer and Moderna.
“Everything is on the table,” Fauci said. “My estimate is that we will use it in some form. I very much doubt if they are just canceling it. I do not think it will happen. I do think that there will probably be a warning or restriction or risk assessment.”
States began discontinuing the use of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine last week after federal health officials recommended a break “out of abundance caution” due to rare but dangerous blood clots.
Fauci’s remarks come one day before the deadline set by President Joe Biden for states to allow all American adults to be eligible for a vaccine. The April 19 deadline is two weeks earlier than the president’s original target of May 1.
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►New Jersey, Massachusetts and Oregon were one of a handful of states ready to make the coronavirus vaccine available to every adult on Monday, the deadline set by President Joe Biden to provide access to vaccines to every American aged 16 or older .
►Pope Francis says he is happy to be back in St. Peter’s Square for his traditional Sunday blessing after weeks of lock-in measures. Hundreds of people standing at a safe distance from each other saw the pope speaking from a window of the Apostolic Palace. “Thank God we can meet on this square again,” Francis said.
► While states across the country are lifting COVID-19 restrictions, Oregon is poised to pull in the opposite direction – and many residents are smoking about it. A health official is considering extending indefinitely rules that require masks and social distance in all businesses in the state.
► More than 5 500 new COVID-19 cases and 69 coronavirus deaths have been reported in Michigan. Michigan’s daily business rate has led the U.S. for weeks.
► Mike Dunleavy, governor of Alaska, says COVID-19 vaccines will be made available at major airports in the state from June 1st. The plan is aimed at boosting the tourism industry in Alaska.
► What should I do if I got the COVID-19 shot from Johnson & Johnson? Your questions, answered.
📈 Today’s numbers: According to Johns Hopkins University data, the U.S. has more than 31 million confirmed cases of coronavirus and 566,000 deaths. The global total: more than 140 million cases and 3 million deaths. According to the CDC, nearly 265 million vaccine doses have been distributed and 205 million have been administered.
📘 What we read: Monoclonal antibodies help the Americans who are at greatest risk for COVID-19: “Like someone gave me a cheerful pill,” one patient said.
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France begins lifting U.S. travel restrictions next month
France will begin lifting travel restrictions on international travel with the United States and other non-European countries from next month, French President Emmanuel Macron told CBS News. Macron told ‘Face the Nation’ that officials in Paris are developing a way for ‘French, European citizens but also American citizens’ who are being vaccinated to travel more freely by this summer. Macron said he had spoken to the White House about possible plans to lift some travel restrictions between France and the US, although the talks were still in their early stages.
Macron said the trip would be ideal “for U.S. citizens who have been vaccinated, with a special passport,” suggesting that a so-called vaccination certificate or passport would be required to travel in France.
– Matthew Brown
Moderna, CEO of Pfizer, says two-shot vaccines may need boosters
The CEOs of Moderna and Pfizer now acknowledge that their two-dose vaccines are likely to require a third shot. Moderna CEO Stephane Bancel said on Saturday that the two-shot vaccine for the company probably needed a third ‘booster shot’, but that it was not clear how long after the first two shots. Bancel told Fox Business News that “the variant is going to be the big demand in terms of boost.”
Bancel’s statement comes days after Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said people are likely to need a third Pfizer / BioNTech survey within 12 months of being fully vaccinated. Annual shots may also be needed, Bourla said.
Do you need to laminate your vaccine card?
After a year of so much uncertainty, many people are eager to get their hands on the coveted white paper proving they had their COVID-19 vaccination. As things start to open up again, some are considering implementing vaccine passports and mandates, proving that vaccination is not only important but also necessary.
So what do you do when you are finally vaccinated and own the 3-inch by 4-inch? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says you should keep it in case you need to document subsequent doses. It also recommends taking a photo of your card as a backup. Many people have already taken photos and posted their vaccination cards on social media – a practice that the Federal Trade Commission discourages – because it can increase the risk of identity theft. Another option is to use a scanner to store a digital copy that is easily accessible when you are on the go. Read more here.
– Maddie Mortell
The Good Samaritan of the pandemic faces a huge tax bill for his efforts
A Connecticut high school teacher who raised $ 41,000 to help hundreds of struggling neighbors during the COVID-19 pandemic received an unwelcome surprise for his charitable efforts: a form in which he says he can raise $ 16,031 in income tax debt.
Louis Goffinet, 27, of Mansfield, began picking up groceries for elderly neighbors who were afraid to go to the store during the early days of the pandemic and often spent his own money. Because of the great need, he later organized two fundraisers on Facebook over a year and helped hundreds of families with groceries, rent money and gifts, the Hartford Courant reported, setting a limit of $ 200.
Goffinet said financial support for his efforts and the demand for help eventually turned out to be higher than he first expected. He followed 140 grocery trips on a spreadsheet, noting that he also offered 125 family meals to 125 families, gift cards for 20 families so they could buy gifts for their children, 31 Thanksgiving meals and rental assistance to five families. Some local businesses donated food.
In January, Facebook sent a 1099 form to Goffinet stating that it owed tax on the money it raised. Facebook warns users that money raised from a fundraiser on the social media platform could be taxable if more than $ 20,000 is raised and that a 1099 tax form will be issued.
How will the interruption of J & J’s COVID-19 shot interrupt the vaccine’s equity?
Public health experts are concerned that the administration of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine will hamper efforts to reach marginalized, vulnerable populations, including color communities.
The one-of-a-kind nature of the J&J COVID-19 shot, and less stringent storage requirements, made it ideal for people who are at home, those in suburban neighborhoods and rural, remote areas with limited access to health care. The other two authorized COVID-19 vaccines, from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, require a second dose and more complex cold storage.
– Nada Hassanein, USA TODAY
Ontario introduces new restrictions that have angered many
Ontario’s premier has withdrawn restrictions that have banned playgrounds and allowed police to explain to anyone who is not home why they are away and provide their address. The restrictions caused a setback for the police, health officials and the public.
The pandemic restrictions imposed by Canada’s most populous province immediately landed on the opposition, as police departments insisted they would not use new forces to randomly stop pedestrians or motorists and health experts complain that the rules focus on outdoor activities instead. as more dangerous indoor environments.
“Ontario’s improved restrictions have always been intended to stop large gatherings where proliferation could occur,” Prime Minister Doug Ford said on Twitter. “Our regulations will be changed to allow playgrounds, but outdoor events will still be enforced. Play outside safely. Parents keep their distance and wear masks if you can’t.”
The death toll from the Coronavirus is 3 million people worldwide
The worldwide death toll from the coronavirus was among the incredible 3 million people on Saturday. The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is more than the population of Chicago (2.7 million) and equivalent to Philadelphia and Dallas combined. It is believed that the actual number is significantly higher due to possible concealment by the government, and the many issues that are being ignored in the early stages of the outbreak that will start in Wuhan, China at the end of 2019 are overlooked.
The world passed 2 million deaths in January, when immunizations in Europe and the United States had just begun. Today, they are operating in more than 190 countries.
Contributing Contributions: The Associated Press.
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