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More news for Wednesday, May 26
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 26, 2021
Employee, assisted living provider at impasse over COVID-19 vaccination … Senior living community hosts vaccine clinics in honor of young COVID-19 victim … Senior living residents donate more than...
FDA expected to allow mix ‘n’ match COVID-19 vaccines
Oct 19, 2021
The agency will not recommend one vaccine over another but may say that it is preferable to use same booster as the vaccine.
Be ready as OSHA vows to ‘hold businesses accountable’ after Supreme Court halts COVID vaccine mandate
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jan 18, 2022
Breathing a sigh of relief after Thursday’s Supreme Court stay of a federal COVID-19 vaccine mandate for large employers? Not so fast, legal experts say.
FDA panel recommends approval of Johnson & Johnson booster shot
Oct 15, 2021
The booster shot is recommended for anyone 18 years and older, to be given at least two months after the first dose.
Biden administration to offer second COVID-19 boosters to those 50+
Mar 28, 2022
Although a second booster for older adults will be offered, federal health officials will not go so far as to recommend it.
COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness changing with delta predominance
Sep 14, 2021
Vaccine protection against SARS-CoV-2 infection declined; protection remained higher against hospitalization, death.
Vaccine makers already testing their shots against omicron variant
Nov 29, 2021
So far, existing vaccines have proven effective against prior coronavirus variants, including the delta variant.
Vaccination seems less protective against transmission of delta variant
Jan 07, 2022
The reduction in transmission of SARS-CoV-2 associated with COVID-19 vaccination was smaller for the delta variant versus the alpha variant.
Michigan prepares to deliver COVID-19 booster shots to long-term care residents first
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 27, 2021
In anticipation of next month’s federal rollout of COVID-19 booster doses, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) issued an executive directive Wednesday directing state agencies to prioritize long-term...