“Some scientists are calling this an ‘escape variant’ because it may have the ability to bypass our immune system,” said Dr. Alok Patel, a medical collaborator at ABC News. “Possibly making our treatments less effective.”
Meanwhile, almost half of the country is easing the restrictions on the pandemic, aiming at a return to normal. Still, Dr. Anthony Fauci is warning Americans to remain vigilant against the virus.
The White House is setting a new hopeful benchmark, with July 4 as a symbolic goal to motivate Americans to continue to follow the rules.
More than 11% of adults are already fully vaccinated.
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COVID positive UConn women’s basketball head coach test
UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, March 14. The Hall of Fame is isolating itself at home and has no symptoms.
Connecticut to speed up vaccine schedule
Governor Ned Lamont announced that he is accelerating the launch of the age-based COVID-19 vaccine in Connecticut. The revised schedule, which foresees the expansion of the vaccine for all adults over 16 until April 5, occurs at the time the state has been informed by the Biden administration that it should anticipate receiving a significant increase in the supply of all the three vaccines authorized by the federal government in the coming weeks.
Bethpage Air Show is on
The Bethpage Air Show in Jones Beach will take place this year, said Governor Andrew Cuomo. Social distancing guidelines and masks will be applied.
Cuomo will receive vaccine in the coming days
Governor Cuomo says he will receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at a pop-up center in the black community in the coming days.
“I want to take Johnson & Johnson, because I want to make it clear that Johnson & Johnson is safe,” said Cuomo. “So, I’ll take mine in the next few days.”
NYC Hospitalizations Below the Limit
For the first time in months, daily COVID hospitalizations in New York City were below the 200 limit in 154. The other indicators were still above their limits, with daily positive cases at 3,123 and an average of 7 days positive out of 6 , 16%. The mayor promised to continue operating the city’s vaccination sites 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, overnight, despite the state suspending vaccines overnight at the Javits Center site.
Manhattan DA candidate Liz Crotty tests positive for COVID
Manhattan District Attorney candidate Liz Crotty announced that her test was positive for COVID-19.
“After feeling particularly dejected last night, I took a COVID test as a precaution and the test results were positive. As New Yorkers, we all know the dangers of this virus and the uncertainty of those times,” she said in a statement. . “Manhattan district attorney candidate, I was privileged to meet other New Yorkers every day to hear their concerns and find out what they want from their next prosecutor. Now, like so many others, I must isolate myself and pray for It is a pity that during this pandemic, candidates for public office were forced to petition and interact with thousands of people to gain access to voting. All of our lives were put at risk to serve the great people of New York – and now I am facing the consequences of a wrong decision by those responsible / This situation is scary, but it is also disturbing. My commitment to becoming your next prosecutor is unshakable and, when it is safe, I will be back in the campaign explaining why your safety and the future of our city is my biggest concern. “
The IRS says ‘there is no reason to worry’ if $ 1,400 has not yet reached the bank account
Americans are starting to see the next round of stimulus payments hit their bank accounts. Payments are worth up to $ 1,400 per person and have been included in the $ 1.9 trillion COVID relief bill signed by President Joe Biden. The deadline is in line with how quickly December payments began to be processed three days after then President Donald Trump signed the bill. But payments are not going to come out all at once. Those whose bank information is filed with the IRS are likely to receive the money first, because it will be deposited directly into their accounts. Others may receive paper checks or prepaid debit cards in the mail.
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