The COVID-19 vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson has recently been approved by the Food and Drug Administration. However, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine differs from the Pfizer and Moderna vaccine.
Katherine Wells, director of public health for the City of Lubbock, explained some differences between the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
âThe technology with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine is different from the Moderna and Pfizer vaccines,â Wells said. âModerna and Pfizer are mRNA vaccines, and Johnson & Johnson is a more traditional vaccine.â
Wells said the initial data showed Moderna and Pfizer are more protective than the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. However, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine trials were done later when there were more vaccine trials.
The Texas Tech Board of Regents convened at 11 a.m. Feb. 25, to discuss Tech System matters.
Tech System Chancellor, Dr. Tedd Mitchell, provided a report on COVID-19, presenting national statistics of vaccinations. In the statistics provided, Lubbock was number three nationwide in COVID-19 vaccinations.
Additionally, because of COVID-19 precautions such as wearing masks, social distancing and washing hands, influenza cases have been low, Mitchell said.
Regent Dustin Womble said, âThe attitude here in West Texas about this crisis and how weâre handling it, and whether itâs coming to an end and that things will return to normal is so different than it is in other parts of the country.â
Red Raider Idea Competition winners reveal their ideas, future plans dailytoreador.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from dailytoreador.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Abilene Area Weather-Related Closings and Delays
If your school, agency, group or business has a closing or delay to report,
Last updated: 2/15/2021
Area Closings/Delays for Tuesday, February 16th, 2021
Abilene Baptist Food Pantry - Closed
ACU - Closed
Anson ISD - Closed
Blackwell ISD - Closed.
Coleman ISD - Closed.
Eastland ISD - Closed Through Wednesday
Eula ISD - Closed. Virtual Learning Only.
Food Bank of West Central Texas - Closed
Glo DayCare - Closed
Ranger ISD - Closed
Rule ISD - Closed
Spaw Pet Grooming & Boutique - Closed
Stamford ISD - Closed
Throckmorton ISD - Closed through Tuesday
Trent ISD - Online Only on Tuesday
Lubbock, South Plains area schools announce cancellations, delays
A-J Media
Lubbock area schools and some clinics have announced cancellations or transitions to online-only instruction Monday in response to Sunday s heavy snowfall and the potential for hazardous driving conditions.
Have a schedule change, delay or cancellation? Please let the A-J know by sending us an email at newmedia@lubbockonline.com.
Announcements so far include:
Lubbock ISD
Lubbock ISD will have virtual at-home instruction only on Monday. Classes will start on time via electronic devices and students will follow their regular daily schedule. Please make sure your student’s Chromebook or iPad is fully charged and ready to go for instruction on Monday. If you need assistance, contact your child’s classroom teacher.