CDC Director Recommends Pregnant People Receive COVID-19 Vaccines

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention researchers found no obvious safety concerns in a study of 35,000 pregnant people who received the vaccines, though they say more research is needed.

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What's Next For The J&J Vaccine? U.S. Health Authorities Discuss Resuming Shots

The CDC's vaccine advisory committee will assess whether use of the vaccine should resume — and whether the shot should come with a warning label after six reported cases of a blood clotting disorder.

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Japan Declares 3rd State Of Emergency, 3 Months Ahead Of Olympics

New restrictions are being imposed in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto and Hyogo prefectures, as Japan sees a sharp rise in new coronavirus cases.

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UC And Cal State Systems To Require COVID-19 Vaccinations For In-Person Fall Classes

The CSU Chancellor called the directive "the most comprehensive and consequential university plan for COVID-19 vaccines in the country." It will affect more than 1 million students and employees.

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People With Severe COVID-19 Have Higher Risk Of Long-Term Effects, Study Finds

The study's author says he was shocked to find the toll of long COVID was so substantial and multifaceted: "When you put it all together ... it's actually quite jarring."

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Vaccine Passports: Israel, Bahrain Reach Landmark Agreement

"This is the most effective way to enable movement of people between countries," an Israeli official says. Israel says this is the world's first bilateral agreement on COVID-19 vaccine passports.

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U.S. Issues More Than 115 'Do Not Travel' Advisories, Citing Risks From COVID-19

Just a week ago, only 33 countries were on the U.S. Do Not Travel list. New additions include Canada, Mexico, Germany, the U.K., and dozens of other countries.

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FDA Inspection Finds Numerous Problems At Facility Intended To Make J&J Vaccine

The report on Emergent BioSolutions' Baltimore factory found an array of problems, from peeling paint to inadequate measures to prevent cross-contamination. Manufacturing at the facility is on hold.

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Masks Remain Extremely Effective Indoors, But Are They Necessary Outside?

Unless people are packed together, "there really just is not much spread happening outdoors," Ashish Jha of Brown University's School of Public Health says.

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EU Regulator: 'Possible Link' Between Johnson & Johnson Vaccine And Rare Blood Clots

While emphasizing that the risk was low, the health agency said there should be a warning of the rare condition included in the product information for the vaccine.

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