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Gov. Kathy Hochul released a statement noting that New Yorkers age 50 years and older who received their first booster at least four months ago are eligible for the shots. Adults 18 - 49 who received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine for their primary vaccine and initial booster dose now may receive a second booster four months after their first booster dose. Also eligible for the second booster are New Yorkers 12 years and older who are moderately to severely immunocompromised.
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The Erie County Department of Health is adding new COVID-19 vaccination sites.
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University at Buffalo researchers are working on techniques to freeze-dry COVID-19 vaccines so they can be shipped into areas where refrigeration isn't common.
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As expected, Ontario Premier Doug Ford has announced a vaccine certificate system. It will go into effect Sept. 22. Bylaw officers would be responsible for enforcing the certificate, and people or businesses who do not comply will face fines.
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The city of Toronto has introduced a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all city workers and was quickly followed by a similar policy from the Transit Commission, Public Library and others. This comes as cases continue to rise during the fourth wave of the pandemic.
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Washington, DC is starting the process to make a booster COVID-19 vaccination available, starting with vaccinating those who have compromised immune systems. In about a month, the third shots are going to start going into arms.
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The government of Ontario has put the brakes on any further reopening of the economy because of the surge in recent daily cases of COVID-19. In addition, health and education workers will be required to be vaccinated or take regular COVID-19 tests.
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If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or you’re breastfeeding, medical experts say the COVID-19 vaccine is safe to take and it can also be beneficial for the baby.
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The University of Rochester Medical Center and Rochester Regional Health are once again involved in national COVID-19 research. The two healthcare…
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New York farm workers are now eligible to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The state and local health departments are coordinating pop-up clinics at farms…