By Bill Galluccio
Jan 29, 2021
Johnson & Johnson announced that the results of its clinical trial found that its single-dose coronavirus vaccine was 66% effective in protecting against COVID-19. The company said that the vaccine s effectiveness varied by region and was less effective in countries that have been dealing with new, more transmissible strains of the virus.
In the United States, the vaccine was 72% effective, while it was just 57% effective in South Africa after four weeks.
The company said the vaccine does provide 85% protection against severe and moderate cases of COVID-19 and offered complete protection against COVID-related hospitalizations four weeks after the vaccine was administered.
By Bill Galluccio
Jan 29, 2021
Johnson & Johnson announced that the results of its clinical trial found that its single-dose coronavirus vaccine was 66% effective in protecting against COVID-19. The company said that the vaccine s effectiveness varied by region and was less effective in countries that have been dealing with new, more transmissible strains of the virus.
In the United States, the vaccine was 72% effective, while it was just 57% effective in South Africa after four weeks.
The company said the vaccine does provide 85% protection against severe and moderate cases of COVID-19 and offered complete protection against COVID-related hospitalizations four weeks after the vaccine was administered.
President Biden began signing executive orders, one aimed at COVID-19
President Biden began signing executive orders, one aimed at COVID-19 By Chris Rosato | January 20, 2021 at 9:49 PM CST - Updated January 20 at 10:11 PM
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - President Biden didnât waste a minute before he began signing executive orders, one of which aimed at COVID-19.
âThe first order Iâm signing here, relates to..um. COVID. And itâs requiring as I said all along where I have authority mandating masks being worn and social distancing be kept on federal property and interstate commerce etc.â, said President Biden.
From Washington, Governor John Bel Edwards said he believes his relationship with the president will work to Louisianaâs advantage in combating the virus.
Created: January 13, 2021 05:26 PM
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) In his State of the State address, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced a plan to bring back the arts in New York State.
The plan involves a series of outdoor pop-up events across the state featuring artists like Amy Schumer, Hugh Jackman and Renee Fleming. The first pop-up performance is set to take place on Feb. 4. The locations and further details have not yet been announced.
Whenever supporting the arts is part of a public conversation it s a win for artists, but local theater operators have mixed feelings on Gov. Cuomo s new plan. I believe we all feel very encouraged by the recognition that it is a priority, said Linda Glosser, Executive Vice President with the Rochester Broadway Theatre League.
COVID-19 variant found in California, health officials say
By: KGTV Staff
and last updated 2020-12-30 18:20:33-05
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) A variant of COVID-19 first detected in the US Tuesday in Colorado has been found in San Diego County, California, health officials say.
According to County Supervisor Nathan Fletcher, the case was identified in a 30-year man who was tested on December 29.
Fletcher said the man had no travel history. âWe believe this is not an isolated case in San Diego County,â he continued.
Governor Gavin Newsom said during a Wednesday news conference that the variant was found in Southern California, but didn t specify a more specific area.