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Madison City Schools plan to fight COVID-19 learning loss


Madison City Schools plan to fight COVID-19 learning loss
Catching up after COVID
By Eric Graves | April 20, 2021 at 8:47 AM CDT - Updated April 20 at 8:47 AM
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF) - As the school year winds down, the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic are very much evident in schools across the country.
Now, attention is turning to the summer as the next opportunity for teachers and administrators to get students caught up to where they need to be.
“Definitely one of the most important summers for us because our students have experienced interruptions in traditional learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic,” said Madison City Schools Chief Financial Officer Heather Donaldson.

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Indiana gets funding to boost COVID-19 vaccine among minorities


Indiana gets nearly $61 million to boost vaccine efforts among minorities
The funding is part of an ongoing federal effort to get shots in the arms of minority populations that are disproportionately affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Credit: AP Photo/Hector Amezcua, Pool
UC Davis Medical Center nurse Heather Donaldson prepares to inoculate a staff member with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2020 in Sacramento, Calif
Author: WTHR.com staff
Updated: 9:12 PM EDT April 6, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana is getting nearly $61 million in federal funding to help increase vaccinations in minority communities that are disproportionately affected by COVID-19. 
The $60.8 million in funding comes from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It's part of $3 billion in funding that the CDC is distributing to 64 jurisdictions in an effort to bolster vaccine distribution and access in underserved communities.

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Notre Dame to enforce COVID-19 vaccine requirement next fall


The announcement comes just one day before an on-campus vaccine clinic opens for all students.
Author: WTHR.com staff
Updated: 6:30 PM EDT April 7, 2021
NOTRE DAME, Ind. — The University of Notre Dame announced Wednesday all students will be required to have a COVID-19 vaccination beginning with the fall 2021 semester.
University executive officers sent a letter to the campus community Wednesday, saying the requirement is a "new and important addition to our health policies." The school will allow for medical and religious exemptions.
"The safety of the University and local communities is always our highest priority," said President John I. Jenkins.
The announcement comes shortly after universities across the state — including Notre Dame — announced on-campus vaccine clinics for students and faculty. Notre Dame's campus vaccination site will open Thursday, April 8.

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William Spencer Pickel


JOHNSON CITY -William Spencer Pickel, 91, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, April 6 at his home surrounded by his family and his fur buddies, Pepper, Honey, and Karlie.
He was born on April 22, 1929 in Johnson City. He operated a Sinclair Service Station on Walnut Street for many years until 1972. At that time he opened his own car repair shop and later retired as a mechanic from the Tennessee Department of Transportation. He loved people and always found opportunities to demonstrate his strong faith. He restored several antique vehicles and enjoyed flying and also attained his private pilot license.
He was a charter member of Princeton Presbyterian Church where he served as decan and elder for many years and later served as elder and Sunday School teacher at Keystone Presbyterian Church. He currently attended Shenandoah Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class at First Methodist Church in Johnson City. He also served over forty years on the Board of Children Evangelism Fellowship of the Tri-Cities. He had an avid interest in antique cars and was a member of the Carter County Car Club. He loved sharing coffee and discussions with the ROMEO's.

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Survey finds increasing number of Americans eager to get vaccinated


The battle with COVID-19 is being waged one shot at a time.
Author: Rich Van Wyk
Updated: 7:00 PM EDT April 5, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS — There are new numbers that show Americans are becoming less hesitant and more excited about getting COVID-19 vaccinations.
A monthly survey conducted by Kaiser Health News found more people are eager to get a shot in the arm than in prior months. 
As an increasing number of vaccine doses become available and clinics make the vaccination process more convenient, it appears more Americans want to get vaccinated. 
“I have people say they don’t get any shots but they are excited to get this shot. They want to get rid of the COVID virus,” explained Misty Tidd, a registered nurse who supervises the Franciscan Health Clinic in Johnson County. 

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Indiana removes proof of residency requirement for vaccine


Age 16-19: 7 percent
"We've also removed the language requiring proof of residency," Dr. Box said. 
The state made this change for several reasons: to comply with FEMA vaccination site rules and because many people may live in the state or frequent the state but not have documents showing an Indiana address. 
This may include students at colleges and universities, people who work in Indiana and live out of state or those who live out of state but spend a significant amount of time in Indiana. 
"We want to remove any barrier," Dr. Box said. 
Hoosiers ages 16 and 17 can only receive the Pfizer vaccine and should have a parent or guardian with them during their appointment. However, if a parent or guardian can't be present at the time of the appointment, Dr. Box said most locations will accept a written consent or a verbal consent. 

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Pfizer vaccine trial shows 100 percent efficacy in adolescents 12 to 15


Pfizer vaccine trial shows 100 percent efficacy in adolescents 12 to 15
According to the study, no cases were reported in those that were fully vaccinated compared to 18 cases in those that were not.
Author: Lauren Kostiuk
Updated: 12:34 AM EDT April 1, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS — A new study shows the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can protect younger adolescents from the virus.  
Early data shows the vaccine is 100 percent effective for those 12 to 15 years old.
The company studied more than 2,200 young people. Half got the vaccine and half got the placebo shot. 
According to the study, no cases were reported in those that were fully vaccinated compared to 18 cases in those that were not.  

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Burned Out After a Year of COVID Caregiving, Health Care Workers Say It's Time to Fix the System, But Is Anyone Listening?


"I worked for 20 hours yesterday. My body and spirit are broken."
So begins an oncology nurse's account of life in a hospital that's losing staff, where in the scramble for beds, someone with fever, cough, and shortness of breath lands in a unit occupied by immunocompromised patients. It's enough to bring the frustrated RN to tears. "My anxiety is high, my mental health is in the toilet. I hope and pray we never have to live through a time like this again."
In a different hospital, another nurse, already on edge, braces for the next wave of illness: "I'm trying to mentally prepare myself. But my heart is broken at how broken the system is right now."

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California Coronavirus Updates: California Passes 25,000 COVID-19 Deaths


California Coronavirus Updates: Sacramento Likely To Remain Under Stay-At-Home Orders
Thursday, December 31, 2020
| Sacramento, CA
Find an updated count of COVID-19 cases in California and by county on our tracker here.
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Stay-at-home orders for the Sacramento region are likely to be extended, state officials announced Thursday, as intensive care unit capacity continued to stay low.
The region fell under the state's regional stay-at-home order Dec. 10, after intensive care unit capacity dropped below the state's 15% threshold to remain open. Under the orders, businesses such as barbershops and nail salons must close, while retail stores can stay open at 20% capacity and restaurants are limited to takeout-only.

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With More Vaccine Doses Coming, California Counties Scramble To Make Distribution Plans


With More Vaccine Doses Coming, California Counties Scramble To Make Distribution Plans
Thursday, December 31, 2020
| Sacramento, CA
Nurse practitioner Robert McCary gives the thumbs up as his picture is taken while nurse Anil Shandil gives him the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine at Sutter Medical Center in Sacramento, Calif., Friday, Dec. 18, 2020.
Renée C. Byer / The Sacramento Bee via AP, Pool
Sacramento health care workers and nursing home residents have been receiving COVID-19 vaccines since last week, and county health departments are beginning to make plans for wider distribution. But health officials say it will still be several months before the general public is lining up for shots.

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