Healthcare workers donated 1,600 COVID-19 vaccines after freezer failure

[ad_1] A freezer accident prompted a frantic effort to administer more than 1,600 vaccines overnight in Seattle, the Washington Post reported. Hundreds of people stood on the streets in bathrobes and pajamas after Swedish health services in Seattle tweeted at 11 p.m. that they had vaccines that were about to expire within hours. The workers … Read more

UConn Health cancels first dose COVID-19 vaccinations scheduled for next week due to shortage – NBC Connecticut

[ad_1] UConn Health has canceled all appointments for the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine that were scheduled for this coming week due to a vaccine shortage. Officials said there were vaccine shortages at the federal and state levels and their current weekly vaccine allocation was being reduced. All scheduled first dose appointments at UConn Health … Read more

A freezer breakdown leads to a vaccination rush in the middle of the night; The CDC imposes masks on public transport. Latest updates on COVID-19.

[ad_1] Experts including Dr Fauci say double masking could help prevent the spread of COVID-19 Click to enlarge FOLLOWING COVID-19 has killed more than 438,000 Americans and infections have continued to rise despite the introduction of a pair of vaccines at the end of 2020. USA TODAY follows the news. Keep refreshing this page for … Read more

People are shocked OJ Simpson, 73, already received his vaccine after the ex-inmate’s photo was shared

[ad_1] OJ Simpson sparks anger online after bragging about receiving COVID vaccine while wearing ‘The Juice’ mask – but fans point out 73-year-old is eligible for the shot Simpson, 73, could be seen wearing a ‘The Juice’ face mask as he received the vaccine in Las Vegas, Nevada The former football star and ex-convict said: … Read more

Wayne County Steps Up Vaccinations, Receives More Doses from State

[ad_1] STRAIT – After state officials meet with Wayne County leader Warren Evans, Wayne County will receive 8,375 first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine next week from the state, an increase from 4,350 doses Wayne County received this week. However, the supply remains insufficient to speed up vaccinations of health care providers, educators and other … Read more

125 cases of COVID-19 variant reported in Florida

[ad_1] Orange County, Florida – Florida leads the country in cases of the COVID-19 variant, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The state has 125 cases of the variant, according to the CDC. Six cases of the COVID-19 variant have been reported in Seminole County, according to the Department of Health. [TRENDING: Video … Read more

UMC completed online vaccine registrations without notice, filling 7,000 spaces in 10 minutes

[ad_1] Corona virus EL PASO, Texas – University Medical Center said on Saturday it had received an additional 7,000 doses of the coronavirus vaccine to distribute at its mega vaccination site at the El Paso County Coliseum. Registrations began at 12:30 pm online on UMCelpaso.org and the 7,000 appointments were made in ten minutes. Unlike … Read more

Here is Minnesota’s COVID-19 update for Saturday, January 30

[ad_1] Credit: April Ellers, Minneapolis VA Health Care System Saturday’s COVID update from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) includes 1,072 new cases and 19 new deaths. The newly reported deaths bring the state’s total to 6,187 during the pandemic. Of those deaths, 63.4% (3,922) were long-term care residents, including 11 of 19 reported on … Read more