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[ad_1] By Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter Selma, North Carolina – Despite short wait and extended hours, organizers struggle to deplete COVID-19 vaccine supply at Johnston County drive-through clinic A drive-through clinic for the first doses of the Moderna vaccine at North Johnston High School reported short wait times and many COVID-19 vaccines on Wednesday. Organizers … Read more

[ad_1] Here is today’s COVID-19 update from the County Health and Human Services Agency with data through February 9, 2021. Status measurements: The adjusted case rate calculated by the state of San Diego County is currently 34.2 cases per 100,000 population and the region is at the purple level or level 1. The percentage of … Read more

[ad_1] HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) – 13 Investigations first revealed how some of Harris County’s most vulnerable neighborhoods need a COVID-19 vaccine more, but have less access to receive one. Now we are looking at the communities with a higher death rate and whether those neighborhoods are getting the vaccine or not. SEE ALSO: Houston area … Read more

[ad_1] The San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department is now opening appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine to people 65 and older. County health officials say the decision comes on the recommendation of the local vaccine task force, based on the current vaccine supply and the risk of severe consequences from COVID-19. Meetings for next … Read more

[ad_1] EXTON, Pa. (WPVI) – On Tuesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Health launched the “Your Turn” vaccine eligibility tool, which aims to help people understand where they fall in the vaccine priority line . However, some Pennsylvanians claim that the problem is not being able to find a vaccine. “I tried the number they gave … Read more

[ad_1] The first known cases of a COVID-19 variant originally found in South Africa have been identified by researchers at Stanford University in two Bay Area residents, one in County of ‘Alameda and the other in Santa Clara County. Governor Gavin Newsom shared the news in a Wednesday press conference, arguing that while infection rates … Read more

[ad_1] Some people infected with the new coronavirus might find more than COVID-19 on their medical records: a new diagnosis of diabetes. It is at the start of the research and experts are still looking for definitive answers, but it seems that COVID-19 may trigger diabetes in some of the patients. “The data absolutely indicates … Read more

[ad_1] Social distancing has almost extinguished the spread of the flu and other respiratory viruses. But that does mean future outbreaks could be serious – and can come at strange or unexpected times, experts warn. In the short term, fewer cases of influenza means fewer influenza deaths and hospitalizations, reducing the burden on healthcare systems … Read more

[ad_1] Illinois plans to expand the list of people eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations in Phase 1B of its deployment starting February 25. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker announced Wednesday that the state plans to add people with “high-risk disease” or comorbid conditions. The list includes people with cancer, diabetes, obesity, pregnant women, and those with several … Read more