in the war at Cove it 19. Health experts agree it’s one of the best defenses. But even though more than 42 million doses of the coronavirus vaccine have now been given in many places, it is not enough. I think we should be better prepared. There should be more supplies, but I am glad they are reaching a more vulnerable age group and people faced with a vaccine shortage in California, Los Angeles County asked Lee to provide a second dose of the vaccine for the rest of the week. Rather than offering more of the first dose, it’s one maker. Pfizer said it would increase production to double production of the coronavirus vaccine. Vaccine makers expect to deliver 200 million doses to the US by the end of May. They have a supply and demand problem, and they handle it the best they can. Whereas in a slow fight, the virus spreads. Transport Secretary Judge Pete Buddha said the 500 were looking at all options while considering whether passengers should be asked to give negative bays in 19 tests before domestic flights. What we do know is that this is the right size for the international travel of people traveling to the US. Given some of these considerations, you know, I think the domestic picture is very different. But, you know, the CDC is always evaluating what can best be done to keep America safe. I’m Mandy Gaither reporting.
8 Alabama residents have been infected with the British variant of COVID-19, says ADPH
The Alabama Department of Public Health said Thursday eight Alabama residents have been infected with the UK’s highly contagious strain of COVID-19, B117. The health department said it is partnering with several private and commercial laboratories in the state to expand its ability to identify. The COVID-19 strain is known to be more contagious and could sabotage current progress in reducing cases in the state. “To date, eight cases of the highly transmissible COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 have been identified in residents of Alabama, but only a few cases that traveled outside the state prior to the onset of the disease demonstrated this variant. circulating in Alabama, “ADPH said in a press release. “Cases were identified in residents of Autauga, Jefferson, Madison, Mobile and Montgomery counties. The cases identified correspond to districts where a small percentage of laboratories collect specimens for sequencing, so much remains to be determined about the spread of the variants. This variant was first identified. in the UK. “Today, many infectious disease experts and the CDC have indicated that the current vaccine must be effective against this strain. However, this is still being studied. At present, variant B.1.1.7 has not been definitively associated with worse disease outcomes. Since this variant is current in the United States, it is important to follow the outcome of people infected with this variant. If a patient presents with a recent taste or smell disorder, or clearly shows COVID-19 disease, and the test result is negative for SARS-CoV-2, the provider is asked to collect the specimen as soon as possible for submission to the ADPH Clinical Laboratory Bureau or laboratory that is do the sorting. ADPH advises the public to continue to practice the usual standards of mitigation with an emphasis on using correct and consistent face masks of washable and breathable fabrics such as cotton, practicing social distancing, and washing hands with soap and water for a minimum of 20 seconds For more information on COVID-19, visit the ADPH website here or call the COVID-19 Information Hotline at 1-800-270-7268.
The Alabama Department of Public Health said Thursday eight Alabama residents have been infected with the UK’s highly contagious strain of COVID-19, B117.
The health department said it is partnering with several private and commercial laboratories in the state to expand its ability to identify strains of COVID-19 that are known to be more contagious and could sabotage current progress in reducing cases in the state.
“To date, eight cases of the highly transmissible COVID-19 variant B.1.1.7 have been identified in residents of Alabama, but only a few cases that traveled outside the state prior to the onset of the disease demonstrated this variant. circulating in Alabama, “ADPH said in a press release. “Cases were identified in residents of Autauga, Jefferson, Madison, Mobile and Montgomery counties. The cases identified correspond to districts where a small number of laboratories collect specimens for sequencing, so much remains to be determined about the spread of variants. Variants were first identified in Great Britain. “
Today, many infectious disease experts and the CDC have indicated that current vaccines must be effective against tension. However, this is still being studied. At present, variant B.1.1.7 has not been definitively associated with worse disease outcomes.
Since this variant is current in the United States, it is important to follow the outcome of people infected with this variant. If a patient presents with a recent taste or smell disorder, or clearly shows COVID-19 disease, and the test result is negative for SARS-CoV-2, the provider is asked to collect the specimen as soon as possible for submission to the ADPH Clinical Laboratory Bureau or laboratory that is do the sorting.
ADPH advises the public to continue to practice the usual standards of mitigation with an emphasis on using correct and consistent face masks made of washable and breathable fabrics such as cotton, practicing social distancing, and washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
For more information on COVID-19, visit the ADPH website here or call the COVID-19 Information Hotline at 1-800-270-7268.