from Coronavirus disease vaccine Require more coronavirus infections on the first day of school, this week proves that the pandemic is caused by Delta variant, Don’t let go. Here are the six biggest COVID stories that happened this week.
CDC touts the safety of COVID vaccine for pregnant women
This Centers for Disease Control and Prevention On Wednesday, all pregnant women are advised to receive the COVID vaccine, citing the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine.
In the new guidelines for vaccines, the CDC stated that it is recommended that women who are breastfeeding, women who are trying to become pregnant, and women who may become pregnant in the future are vaccinated against COVID.
The CDC also reiterated that vaccinated women will not increase the risk of miscarriage on the grounds that the Delta variant has an increased risk of disease.
Director of CDC Dr. Rochelle Varensky “When we are faced with the highly transmitted Delta variant and see the serious consequences of COVID-19 in unvaccinated pregnant women, increasing vaccination has never been more urgent.”
So far, only 23% of pregnant women have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
FDA authorizes third COVID injection for people with weakened immune system
Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration Authorize a third dose of COVID vaccine to people with weakened immune systems.
The additional vaccine dose will be suitable for people with immunocompromised diseases to receive booster injections of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine.
FDA Acting Commissioner Dr. Janet Woodcock said in a statement: “Today’s action enables doctors to increase the immunity of certain immune-compromised individuals who need additional protection against COVID-19.”
FDA told NBC Finance Channel Those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 are “fully protected” and do not currently need an additional dose.
HHS mandates all workers to be vaccinated
This Ministry of Health and Human Services All 25,000 employees of the agency were required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 on Thursday as cases of the Delta variant continue to increase.
The authorization will apply to all institutions supervised by the health service department, including the Indian Health Service, the National Institutes of Health and the US Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.
If necessary, it will be exempted for religious or medical reasons.
HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement: “Our primary goal is the health and safety of the American public, including our federal workers, and vaccines are our best way to protect people from COVID-19 and prevent the spread of the virus. Tools. Delta variants, save lives.”
It is not clear whether HHS will allow employees to be tested regularly instead of vaccinated.
All military personnel need to be vaccinated against COVID
This Pentagon It was stated on Monday that all service personnel will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 15.
The mission will affect approximately 1.4 million people in the armed forces. The Navy has vaccinated 74% of its active-duty members with at least one dose of COVID vaccine, while the Air Force has vaccinated 65% of its active-duty members, and the Army has vaccinated half of its members.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that in order to defend the country, “we need a healthy and ready force.”
Military officials stated that under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, failure to obtain a COVID vaccine may be punished because once authorized, it would constitute disobedience.
27 Infect Carnival Cruise
A sort of Carnival Cruise When the ship arrived in Belize, 26 crew members and one passenger tested positive for COVID-19.
Nearly 100% of the crew on the Carnival Vista cruise ship were vaccinated and 96.5% of the passengers were vaccinated. According to reports, the infected person has no symptoms or very mild symptoms.
Contact tracing was conducted and no other positive cases were found on the ship carrying 2,895 passengers and 1,441 crew members.
The Belize Ministry of Health and Health stated that other passengers on the ship will be allowed to disembark in Belize and “go on shore excursions as usual”.
Parents send children infected with COVID to school
A child is Mushertz Middle School Although their parents tested positive for COVID-19 two days ago, the students in Reno, Nevada were sent to class on the first day, which could expose more than 80 students.
The student had been in school for two days before it was discovered that they tested positive for the virus, and their parents did not cooperate with the Huashu County Health Bureau. Renault Bulletin Report.
The health district said in a statement CNN, “We currently do not plan to devote limited resources to making allegations against the parent company. We are seeking the cooperation of community members.”
The news media said that starting from Tuesday, children infected with COVID will be isolated at home and begin remote learning at home.
Marce Herz Middle School starts the first day of school on Monday. Regardless of the vaccination situation, it does have a mask policy for all students, faculty, staff, parents and visitors in all indoor buildings.
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