“Some scientists call this the ‘escape variant’ because it may have the ability to bypass our immune systems,” said Dr. Alok Patel, ABC News medical contributor. “Possibly making our treatments less effective.”
Meanwhile, nearly half the country is easing pandemic restrictions, hoping to get back to normal. Still, Dr. Anthony Fauci cautions Americans to remain vigilant for the virus.
The White House is setting a hopeful new benchmark, with July 4 as a symbolic goal to motivate Americans to play by the rules.
More than 11% of adults are now fully vaccinated.
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UConn Women’s Basketball Head Coach Tests Positive for COVID
UConn women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, March 14. The Hall of Famer is isolated at home and does not experience any symptoms.
Connecticut to speed up vaccination schedule
Governor Ned Lamont announced that he is accelerating the implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine based on Connecticut’s age. The revised schedule, which tentatively provides for the vaccine to be expanded to all adults age 16 and older by April 5, comes as the Biden administration informed the state that it should anticipate receiving a significant increase in supplies from the three Federally authorized vaccines. for the next few weeks.
Bethpage Air Show is on
The Bethpage Air Show in Jones Beach will take place this year, says Governor Andrew Cuomo. Social distancing guidelines and masks will be enforced.
Cuomo will receive a vaccine in the next few days
Governor Cuomo says he will receive the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at an emerging black community center in the next few days.
“I want to take Johnson & Johnson because I want to make it clear that Johnson & Johnson is safe,” Cuomo said. “So I’m going to take mine in the next few days.”
Hospitalizations below the threshold in New York
For the first time in months, daily COVID hospitalizations in New York City were below the threshold of 200 at 154. The other indicators were still above their thresholds with daily positive cases at 3,123 and an average positivity of 7 6.16% days. The mayor promised to continue operating the city’s vaccination sites 24/7, during the hours of the night, despite the state halting nightly vaccinations at the Javits Center location administered by the state.
Manhattan DA Candidate Liz Crotty Tests Positive for COVID
Manhattan District Attorney Candidate Liz Crotty announced that she has tested positive for COVID-19.
“After feeling particularly drained last night, I took a COVID test as a precaution and the test results came back positive. As New Yorkers, we all know the dangers of this virus and the uncertainty of these times,” he said in a statement. . “As a Manhattan district attorney candidate, I have had the privilege of meeting other New Yorkers every day to listen to their concerns and find out what they want from their next district attorney. Now, like so many others, I must isolate myself and pray for healing. It is unfortunate that during this pandemic, candidates running for public office were forced to petition and interact with thousands of people to gain access to the ballot. All of our lives were in jeopardy to serve the great people of New York. and now I am facing the consequences of a bad decision from those responsible / This situation is scary, but it is also annoying. My commitment to becoming your next DA is unwavering and when it is safe, I will return to the campaign explaining why. your safety and the future of our City is my greatest concern. “
IRS says ‘no reason to worry’ if $ 1,400 hasn’t made it into bank account yet
Americans are beginning to see the next round of stimulus payments hitting their bank accounts. The payments are worth up to $ 1,400 per person and were included in the $ 1.9 trillion COVID relief bill signed by President Joe Biden. The deadline is in line with how quickly the December payments came out, which began processing three days after then-President Donald Trump signed the bill. But the payments will not be made all at once. Those whose bank information is on file with the Internal Revenue Service will likely receive the money first, because it will be deposited directly into their accounts. Others may receive paper checks or prepaid debit cards in the mail.
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