“Some scientists call this the ‘escape variant’ because it may have the ability to avoid our immune systems,” said ABC News medical officer Dr. Alok Patel. “Our treatments may make them less effective.”
Meanwhile, nearly half of the country is easing pandemic restrictions with a view to a return to normal. Still, Dr. Anthony Fauci warns Americans to stay vigilant against the virus.
The White House is setting a new hopeful benchmark, with the symbolic goal of July 4 to motivate Americans to keep following the rules.
More than 11% of adults are now fully vaccinated.
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UConn women’s basketball head coach tests positive for COVID
Geno Auriemma, UConn’s head coach for women, tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, March 14. The Hall of Famer isolates in his home and shows no symptoms.
Connecticut to speed up vaccination schedule
Governor Ned Lamont announced that he is accelerating the age-based rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in Connecticut. The revised schedule, which tentatively plans to expand the vaccine to all adults over the age of 16 by April 5, comes after the state was informed by the Biden administration that it should anticipate a significant increase in stocks of all three federally approved vaccines. in the coming weeks.
Bethpage Air Show has begun
The Bethpage Air Show at Jones Beach will take place this year, said Governor Andrew Cuomo. Social distance guidelines and masks are enforced.
Cuomo to get a vaccine in the next few days
Gov. Cuomo says he will be getting the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at a pop-up center in the black community in the coming days.
“I want to take the Johnson & Johnson because I want to make it clear that the Johnson & Johnson is safe,” said Cuomo. “So I’m going to take mine for the next few days.”
Hospital admissions below the threshold in NYC
For the first time in months, daily COVID hospital admissions in New York City were below the threshold of 200 in 154. The other indicators were still above their threshold with daily positive cases of 3,123 and a 7-day positivity average of 6.16%. The mayor promised the city to continue to operate vaccination sites 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, despite the state shutting down nighttime vaccines at the state-run Javits Center site.
Manhattan DA candidate Liz Crotty tests positive for COVID
Liz Crotty, a Manhattan district attorney-at-law, has announced that she has tested positive for COVID-19.
“After feeling particularly exhausted last night, I took a COVID test out of caution and the test results were positive. As New Yorkers, we all know the dangers of this virus and the uncertainty of these times,” she said in a statement. . “I am running for Manhattan District Attorney and I have had the privilege of meeting other New Yorkers every day to listen to their concerns and find out what they want from their next district attorney. isolate me and pray to be healed It is unfortunate that during this pandemic candidates who wanted to run were forced to petition and interact with thousands of people to access the ballot. All of our lives have been endangered to to serve the wonderful people of New York – and now I am faced with the consequences of a bad decision by the executives This situation is scary, but also troubling My commitment to becoming your next DA is unshakable and if it is safe, I’ll come back to the campaign and explain why your safety and the future of our city is my main concern. ”
IRS says ‘no reason to be concerned’ if $ 1,400 has not yet reached the bank account
Americans are starting to see the next round of stimulus payments in their bank accounts. The payments are worth up to $ 1,400 per person and were included in the $ 1.9 trillion COVID bill signed by President Joe Biden. The time frame is consistent with how quickly payments were sent in December, which was processed three days after then-President Donald Trump signed the bill. But not all payments are made at the same time. Those whose bank details are with the Internal Revenue Service are likely to get the money first, as it is deposited directly into their accounts. Others may receive paper checks or prepaid debit cards in the mail.
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