Health officials say the P.1 variant appears to affect more expectant mothers than previous versions of the coronavirus.
Previously, COVID cases during pregnancy have focused on the last trimester and birth, but more serious cases have recently occurred in the second and first trimester.
Brazil is one of the global epicenters of the pandemic, with more Brazilians dying every day than anywhere else in the world.
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Hidden ‘subway speakeasy’ causing a stir in New York City in the midst of a pandemic
The head of New York City’s transit on Friday honored something that wouldn’t 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” for their determination to stay open during the pandemic.
Pfizer CEO: Third dose of coronavirus vaccine likely to be needed in 6 to 12 months
People who have received Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine will likely need a third dose six to 12 months after their first round, the company’s CEO said Thursday.
At a CFS Health Live event posted on Facebook, the head of the pharmaceutical company, Albert Bourla, said new data shows that Pfizer’s vaccine is effective against a worrisome variant of the coronavirus first seen in South -Africa.
New York Daily COVID Indicators
Governor Cuomo announced on Saturday that COVID hospital admissions have dropped to 3,834 – the lowest since Nov. 30. The statewide COVID positivity rate is 2.78%. In addition, 58 COVID deaths were reported in the state on Friday.
NYC Breaks Record for Daily COVID Vaccinations
New York City broke their record for daily COVID vaccinations on Friday with 106,527. The day before, the city took 94,000 shots.
Worldwide, the death toll at COVID-19 is a whopping 3 million
The global death toll from the coronavirus reached as many as 3 million people on Saturday amid repeated setbacks in the global vaccination campaign and a deepening crisis in places like Brazil, India and France.
The number of lives lost, as compiled by Johns Hopkins University, is roughly equal to the population of Kiev, Ukraine; Caracas, Venezuela; or the metropolis of Lisbon, Portugal. It’s bigger than Chicago (2.7 million) and equal to Philadelphia and Dallas combined.
Long Island College is freezing tuition for the second year in a row due to a pandemic
Students are not required to pay tuition or fee increases to Suffolk County Community College next school year. For the second consecutive year, Suffolk County Community College’s Board of Trustees voted unanimously to freeze tuition fees at the State University of New York’s largest community college, citing the ongoing effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the pressure who has exerted it on students, their families, and finances
NJ Red Bulls to welcome fans
As New Jersey continues with immunizations, the Red Bulls football team prepares for the home opener Saturday with fans in attendance. The stadium will only allow 15% capacity, even though the outside limit is 30%, with the team saying safety is the number one concern.
The global death toll is reaching a stark milestone
A grim milestone has been reached more than a year after the health crisis. According to data from Johns Hopkins University, the worldwide death toll has exceeded 3 million people. The United States, Brazil, and Mexico are leading the world in COVID deaths.
NYC-run sites are open to people over 50 without an appointment
Access to coronavirus footage expands enormously in New York City on Saturday. More New Yorkers are allowed to walk in for a vaccine without an appointment. The option was previously available to those 75 and older, but anyone 50 and older can walk in and get vaccinated.
Alaska is offering tourists COVID-19 vaccines starting June 1
Alaska government Mike Dunleavy said on Friday that COVID-19 vaccines will be made available at major airports across the state starting June 1, unveiling plans aimed at bolstering the pandemic-ravaged tourism industry. Dunleavy, a Republican, outlined plans for a national marketing campaign aimed at luring tourists with federal aid money, saying the vaccine offerings are “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 up COVID-19 vaccination to anyone 16 and older, but not everyone is lining up to get the chance. With the recent temporary hiatus in distribution of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, doctors are concerned about an increase in vaccine hesitation that may be unjustified. Using data from the US Census Bureau’s Household Pulse Survey, the CDC found that as many as a third of adults in some areas reported being 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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