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The FDA now authorizes and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends individuals who received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine get a booster dose after five months. This announcement from federal agencies comes just three days after the announcement of a shortened wait time for a booster from six months to five months for individuals who received the Pfizer vaccine.
Jones County Community Hope will host vaccine clinics through March, 2022. Jones county Community Hope is dedicated to being a help to the community in the interest of health, education, and safety.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention yesterday announced it recommends the Pfizer COVID-19 booster for children ages 12 to 15 to further protect them from COVID-19. The CDC also recommends a third dose of Pfizer for children ages 5 to 11 who have compromised immune systems. In addition, the wait time for boosters for anyone who received Pfizer COVID-19 vaccinations has been reduced from six months to five months.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper signed Executive Order 245 to strengthen the state’s ongoing fight against COVID-19 with more health care workers and flexibility for care facilities, as well as easier access to vaccines, tests and treatments. The regulatory waivers in the Order are key to facilitating the state’s COVID-19 response at this critical juncture in the pandemic.
A Greene Correctional offender with pre-existing medical conditions, who tested positive for COVID-19, has died at a hospital.
Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 key metrics and trends.
At their regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night, the Greene County School Board voted to move the district to Mask Optional following Christmas Break.
Today, Governor Roy Cooper and North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Mandy K. Cohen, M.D. provided an update on the state’s COVID-19 key metrics and trends.
Beginning Tuesday, December 7th face coverings are optional for students and staff but required for visitors and anyone attending an indoor sporting event.
On Wednesday, the first Omicron Variant was detected in the United States in California. South Africa was the first county to report the newest variant of the coronavirus. Congressman Greg Murphy, MD, released information about the variant in his “Medical Minute with Murphy”. He listed what was known, and unknown. Neuse News spoke with Dr. Murphy on Wednesday afternoon.
From Saturday, Nov. 13, until Nov. 25, any adult who brings someone to a Family Vaccination Site for their first dose will receive a $25 prepaid Mastercard to offset the time and transportation costs of getting vaccinated.
This morning, Rep. Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) joined dozens of his House Republican colleagues outside the U.S. Capitol for a press conference opposing President Biden’s decision to mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for businesses with over 100 employees.
Greene County Department of Public health will be offering evening appointments for individuals 18 years of age and older, wanting to receive the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine.
Faith leaders from all religious backgrounds can be trusted figures in their communities. Their word can go a long way in encouraging people to talk with doctors and understand that these vaccines are safe and effective. The NC DHHS Healthier Together team is working with houses of worship to sponsor their own vaccine clinics.
The Lenoir County Health Department is currently providing an additional dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine to those who are moderately to severely immunocompromised; for example, people who have had an organ transplant or who are undergoing treatment for cancer.
