GRAFTON, W.Va. TaylorCounty officials announced anotherCovid-19 death.
Doctor David Bender, a Taylor County Health Officersaidit was a71-year-old female. No further informationwasgiven.
The Grafton-Taylor CountyHealthDepartment did confirm it was the 27thdeath from the virus in the county.
Health officialssaid in the statement that they still strongly encourage everyone to get vaccinated and practice protective measuressuch as frequent hand washing, wearing masks, avoiding touching eyes nose and mouth.Special measures must also be taken to protect individuals at increased risk of severe disease people who are older or have other medical conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, chronic lung disease, and others.
TOPEKA (KSNT) COVID-19 cases are starting to level out across the state of Kansas. Although the virus remains a major threat, the number of positive cases is going down due to an increase in vaccinations and testing statewide.
The FDA approval has helped, Julie Gibbs, Director of the Riley County Health Department said. Since individuals know that the FDA has now approved the vaccine, thats really helped in more people coming forward to get their vaccine.
The Pfizer vaccine was approved by the FDA on August 23. On that exact day, there were more than 1,700 new positive cases in Kansas. Now, its a little more than 700 as of September 2. Health officials are seeing a decrease at the county level as well.
We are happy to see that percent positive trend down and it is now below five percent which we are happy to see, Gibbs said.
COVID-19 testing across the state has increased as well, especially as students return to in-person learning for school.
School has definitely impacted testing and wanting to get tested to see if they were close contact to see what their status is or if they have symptoms they definitely need to get tested, Gibbs said.
Health officials across the state continue to encourage people who are unvaccinated to get the vaccine. They also are encouraging those who gathered in large groups for Labor Day weekend to get tested.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) A 27-year-old has been hospitalized since Friday with a brain bleed caused by COVID-19.
Tyler Rigsbys family said hes only been allowed to have his mother by his side as he battles the virus at Tristar Skyline Medical Center. So to encourage him and send their well wishes they created a video in the hospital parking lot Monday night.
Its hard because his mother is stuck up there and they wont let his father go up even though were vaccinated everything just to let her get a breath, Rigsbys Stepmother Tonya Rigsby said.
Rigsbys father, David, said its been heartbreaking waiting for updates from outside the hospital. Especially as Rigsby, who has an intellectual disability, continues to be tested to see how his bleed is doing.
Its the largest one they ever saw. And theyve been trying to get it to go down with blood thinners. But its staying the same. Its not getting any worse, but its staying the same, David Rigsby said.
David said he and Rigsbys mother decided not to have him vaccinated because they did not know how it would affect his Fragile X syndrome. However, both of Rigsbys parents have been vaccinated in order to protect him from the virus.
But now that Rigsby has the virus his family is advocating for everyone to get the vaccine. David said the virus is real and everyone needs to be protected from it.
But thats why I wanted to come and let people know this could be your kid, Tonya Rigsby said.
Rigsby is expected to get another MRI on Tuesday to see how his brain is healing. His family said he could be in Tristar Skyline for the next couple of weeks.
CLEVELAND, Ohio Facing the opponents on your schedule is hard enough in Major League Baseball, but battling COVID-19 outbreaks at the same time can be overwhelming. Just ask Boston manager Alex Cora.
The Red Sox currently have 11 players on the COVID-19 injured list, including Kike Hernandez and Xander Bogaerts.
Indians acting manager DeMarlo Hale said its tough seeing anybody, opponent or not, have to go through what the Red Sox did the past two weeks while trying to field teams amid a COVID outbreak in the Boston clubhouse. The Red Sox are one of a handful of MLB teams that did not reach the 85% vaccination threshold this season.
I was able to talk to Alex a few times during the series because of our friendship, and he said it hasnt been easy Hale said.
Bostons situation gave Hale a deeper appreciation for how Cleveland has continued to handle the pandemic and its health and safety protocols.
Ive got to compliment this team, this organization, this medical staff for constantly reminding us, constantly being up on top of things, sharing thoughts and information, Hale said. We had a (mask) mandate up there in Boston whenever you were indoors.
Hale said Indians players also held each other accountable during the trip to Boston.
Its not easy, but weve been pretty good, Hale said. I think that goes to the medical staff and this organization.
1. Bieber bullpens
Shane Bieber threw another bullpen session prior to Mondays game, and the club will evaluate how his body responds to the activity on Tuesday. Hale acknowledged that it sounds like a broken record when it comes to reports on the ace right-hander, but the Indians medical staff is making adjustments after each session.
Bieber has not appeared in a game since June 13 after suffering a strain of the subscapularis muscle in his right shoulder.
Hopefully the next step is a simulated game in the progression, and then rehab games, Hale said. When you can get into the rehab games, youre getting closer to being back.
Hale said the 2020 AL Cy Young winner has shown throughout the entire rehab process just how much of a competitor he is.
Hes working his butt off to get back and pitch again at this level, Hale said. On the personal side, I think its a benefit that hes able to go into the offseason knowing that hes healthy and he has no issues and he can plan his offseason program in a normal way instead of a rehab way.
2. Count em up
Hale said hell keep an eye on Aaron Civales pitch count Tuesday in the right-handers first game back since late June, but there isnt really a hard limit he has in mind.
Hes climbed up to 70, and Im going to treat him like hes ready to go into the 90s, Hale said. It really depends on how you get there, you just cant script it out.
Civale, who sprained his right ring finger June 21, has made a rehab start for Lake County and two starts for Akron as he prepared to return from the injury. He went 1-0 with a 0.79 ERA in those three starts, compiling 12 strikeouts and a 0.71 WHIP in 11 1/3 innings.
3. Rehab alert
Infielder Ernie Clement, on the COVID injured list since Aug. 26, played games Saturday and Sunday in Akron, collecting a double in seven plate appearances. On Monday, Clement worked out with the Indians prior to the series opener against Minnesota. With no minor league games scheduled Monday, it was unclear where Clements next appearance would take place.
Hale said the Indians will have some decisions to make regarding the expanded 28-man roster in the coming days. One of those decisions could include catcher Roberto Perez, who will make another rehab start in Columbus on Tuesday, Hale said.
Going forward we want to get him to be able to catch nine innings, and also see how he reacts and responds the next day to those nine innings, Hale said. Hes on track.
4. Tall man, long man, late man
With the Indians going to a six-man starting rotation for the foreseeable future, expect lanky left-hander Sam Hentges get plenty of work out of the bullpen, Hale said.
His names probably going to be called a little bit more going forward because theres been a pretty good workload with some of those guys on the back end, Hale said. Youve got to use your whole bullpen, and youve got to trust them regardless.
Indians relievers rank 11th in the AL in innings pitched (490 1/3) but rank third in the league in ERA (3.73) behind Tampa Bay and the Yankees. They were taxed in June and July with a starting rotation that was in flux, so Hale said it might be time to start spreading some of their innings around.
This time of year Im going to try and ease some of the workload, He said.
Does that mean we could see Hentges in some late-game, high-leverage situations? Thats hard to answer, according to Hale.
I dont think you can say hes a long guy because he hasnt been stretched out now, Hale said. Hes more of a two-inning guy. If he has some quick innings maybe he can go 2-3. I dont want to say hes a long guy because you might see him in the 6-7th innings.
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Joe Rogan has told his Instagram followers he has been taking ivermectin, a deworming veterinary drug formulated for use in cows and horses, to help fight the coronavirus. The Food and Drug Administration has warned against taking the medication, saying animal doses of the drug can cause nausea, vomiting and in some cases severe hepatitis. Michael S. Schwartz/Getty Images hide caption
Joe Rogan has told his Instagram followers he has been taking ivermectin, a deworming veterinary drug formulated for use in cows and horses, to help fight the coronavirus. The Food and Drug Administration has warned against taking the medication, saying animal doses of the drug can cause nausea, vomiting and in some cases severe hepatitis.
Joe Rogan, the mega-popular podcast host who has suggested that young, fit people don't need to get the COVID-19 vaccine, has announced he tested positive for the virus, but is feeling fine thanks to a cocktail of unproven medical treatments.
In an Instagram video, the 54-year-old host of The Joe Rogan Experience, said he felt "very weary" on Saturday and got tested for the coronavirus the following day.
"Throughout the night I got fevers, sweats, and I knew what was going on," Rogan told his 13.1 million followers.
After the diagnosis, he said he "immediately threw the kitchen sink at it."
His methods included taking ivermectin, a deworming veterinary drug that is formulated for use in cows and horses. While a version of the drug is sometimes prescribed to people for head lice or skin conditions, the formula for animal use is much more concentrated. The Food and Drug administration is urging people to stop ingesting the animal version of the drug to fight COVID-19, warning it can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, neurologic disorders and potentially severe hepatitis requiring hospitalization.
Rogan added that his treatments also included monoclonal antibodies, Z-pack antibiotics and a vitamin drip for "three days in a row."
"Here we are on Wednesday, and I feel great," he said.
Rogan has won legions of dedicated listeners by courting controversy on his show. In October, he came under fire for interviewing far-right conspiracy theorist Alex Jones on his Spotify show. More recently, he faced criticism after saying that young and otherwise healthy people don't need a COVID-19 vaccine.
"People say, do you think it's safe to get vaccinated? I've said, yeah, I think for the most part it's safe to get vaccinated. I do. I do," Rogan said in an April 28 episode of the podcast.
"But if you're like 21 years old, and you say to me, should I get vaccinated? I'll go no. Are you healthy? Are you a healthy person?"
Rogan continued, "If you're a healthy person, and you're exercising all the time, and you're young, and you're eating well, like, I don't think you need to worry about this."
He later explained he is not "an anti-vax person" and joked he is not "a respected source of information, even for me."
Oregon colleges and universities offer COVID-19 vaccine incentives - OPB
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As the fall term approaches for Oregons public universities and colleges, schools are pulling out all the stops to encourage students, employees and community members to get vaccinated.
Although all of Oregons public universities are requiring COVID-19 vaccination for the fall, people are still legally allowed to request exemptions. Of the community colleges, only two have enacted any sort of COVID-19 vaccination mandate: Lane Community College and Central Oregon Community College,, though the COCC requirement applies only to some students and faculty.
To entice the campus community to get their shots, some institutions are offering gift cards, tuition waivers and cash rewards in exchange for proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
The University of Oregon last week announced it would be offering a total of $50,000 in cash awards to students who submit their vaccination information by this Friday, with lucky students getting up to $5,000.
UO already has vaccination rates of more than 95% for both students and employees who have submitted either vaccination status or requested an exemption, according to the universitys vaccination dashboard. Though that number could change as only 60% of all students and 80% of employees have reported as of late last week.
These types of vaccine incentive programs arent new to Oregon higher education at this point in the pandemic.
Western Oregon University back in May, when it initially announced its fall vaccine mandate, said all vaccinated students would be able to get $25 to use at the university bookstore in order to encourage vaccination before the end of this past school year.
My hope is that this incentive program encourages WOU students to get their vaccination and rewards those who already have. Its important we do our part to support pack immunity in our Wolf community, said Associated Students of Western Oregon University President N.J. Johnson said at the time. We encourage students to get their first vaccination as soon as possible so they will have their second dose completed before the conclusion of spring term.
Other schools have extended their incentives beyond just students.
Central Oregon Community College announced early last month that it would give vaccinated students and employees a chance to win one of more than 100 Visa gift cards, valued at $500, $250 and $100.
COCC is requiring some students and employees to be vaccinated, or request an exemption particularly those who live in on-campus housing and those who learn or work in clinical settings.
The money for COCCs incentive program came from federal coronavirus aid.
We know the COVID-19 vaccines are our most effective tool in the fight against the coronavirus, its deadly variants and the pandemics impact on our personal freedoms and public health, Dr. Alicia Moore, COCCs vice president of student affairs, said in a statement. Thanks to federal funding, COCC is able to offer financial incentives as a way to say thanks to students and employees for getting vaccinated.
Clackamas Community College announced last week that it would be partnering with Clackamas County Public Health to offer vaccination clinics this Tuesday and on Sept. 28, at its Oregon City campus.
At those clinics, CCC is offering $50 gift cards to the college bookstore or tuition waivers for one free class at the college. Clackamas County Public Health is giving $50 Fred Meyer gift cards to everyone who gets vaccinated.
As we start to open our doors for more in-person classes this fall and winter, we want to ensure the safest environment possible for our students, CCC President Tim Cook said in a statement. By offering COVID-19 vaccines, we can help protect our students, our employees, and members of the community.
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The college decided against a vaccine mandate earlier this summer. The board of directors will revisit that decision next month.
For some 2020 high school graduates who didnt go straight to college last year, the uncertainty of the pandemic is still looming this year.
Portland Community College still expects to stick to primarily online classes this fall, while Oregon State anticipates making face coverings optional on campus.
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(ABC4) It is a milestone we have heard about since President Joe Biden took office having 70% of adults in America having received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. He originally set the goal for July 4 but it was not hit until early August.
Utah did not meet the July 4 vaccination goal. On July 5, the Utah Health Department confirmed Utah had fallen short by about 8%. The next day, Governor Spencer Coxs office changed course, saying that after federal doses had been counted,Utah had reached the July 4 goalwith 70.2% of those 18-years-old and older receiving at least one shot. Nearly a week later, state officials walked the data back, saying an error had been found and Utah had fallen short by about 3%.
As of September 6, 70.4% of Utahns ages 12-years-old and older have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, according to data from UDOH. Among the same age group, 61.4% are fully vaccinated.
Here is a look at the most and least vaccinated Utahns based on location, age, and race and ethnicity.
According to UDOH, Summit County has the highest percentage of vaccinated residents. A total of 34,219 people in Summit County have received at least one vaccine dose, with just over 30,000 fully vaccinated. Over 81% of Summit County residents have received one dose and 71.4% are listed as fully vaccinated.
Runner-up was Salt Lake County, reporting 62.1% as receiving at least one dose and 55.2% as being fully vaccinated.
The counties within the TriCounty Health Department Uintah, Daggett, and Duchesne have the lowest vaccination rate. As of Labor Day, about 19,500 residents have received one dose, equating to about 34.5%. Over 16,100 have been fully vaccinated, a rate of 28.5%.
The Central Utah Health Department, covering Wayne, Piute, Sevier, Sanpete, Juab, and Millard counties, has the second-lowest vaccination rate. In total, this health department is reporting 38% of residents have received one dose while 32.1% are fully vaccinated.
The age group making up the second-lowest percentage of the eligible population, 70 to 79-years-old, has the highest vaccination rate. According to UDOH, Utahns in this age range make up 6.2% of the states eligible population to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Nearly 95% of these Utahns have received at least one dose and 86.5% are fully vaccinated.
Utahns 80-years-old and older make up about 3% of the states eligible population. UDOH reports 89.7% of this age group has received one dose while 81.4% are fully vaccinated.
The youngest Utahns eligible for the vaccine, 12 to 18-years-old, make up 14.2% of the eligible population and have the lowest vaccination rate. According to UDOH, 54.3% have received at least one dose and 42.6% are fully vaccinated.
The next oldest age group, 19 to 29-years-old, is 60.9% partially vaccinated and 51.3% fully vaccinated.
Utahns identifying as white have the highest vaccination rate, with 63.9% having received at least one dose, according to UDOH. Just over 56% are fully vaccinated.
Hispanic or Latino Utahns have the second-highest rate, with 54.4% receiving at least one dose and 46.5% considered fully vaccinated.
Utahns identifying as American Indian or Alaska Native have the lowest vaccination rate with 35% receiving at least one dose and 31% being fully vaccinated. According to UDOH, Utahns identifying as Black or African American have the second-lowest rate with 38.6% with one dose and 32.5% fully vaccinated.
This data comes just a few weeks after the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine received full FDA approval. For more information on the COVID-19 vaccine, click here. For information on where to get the COVID-19 vaccine, who can get vaccinated, and for frequently asked questions, visit the Utah Department of Healths website.
As flu season approaches and more people are vaccinated against COVID-19, some people might be concerned about getting vaccinated against different viruses too close together.
Dr. Christelle Ilboudo with MU Health Care said although the original studies said different vaccines should be spaced out by two weeks, that is no longer the case.
"The original studies that were done they asked people to not get other vaccines in a two week window period for the reason of knowing what side effects were related directly to the COVID-19 vaccine," Ilboudo said.
As millions of people have received the COVID-19 vaccine, nothing indicates that getting vaccines closer together will do any harm.
Ilboudo says the COVID-19 vaccine should still be prioritized over others because of the recent surge in the delta variant. As flu season is on the horizon, she says people should be looking to get their flu shot by early October.
"If they're due for the second COVID vaccine or if they haven't yet gotten vaccinated, they can absolutely do both at the same time," Ilboudo said.
Ilboudo said during the pandemic last school year, a lot of kids fell behind with other vaccinations like the flu or shingles, so they must get caught up as they head back to classes this year.
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department released a statement saying that after Sept. 15, it will not regularly host COVID-19 vaccination clinics as it has been done in the past several months. The department will announce any pop-up COVID-19 vaccination opportunities as they occur, but community members are encouraged to get thevaccinefrom other vaccinators.
Scott Clardy with the department said the change has everything to do with the flu season coming up and the efforts for flu shots will begin around the first of October.
"We go to schools throughout Boone County. We go to all the public schools and eight private schools and do flu shot clinics there for students," Clardy said. "Once we get those scheduled, which is one of the things we're working on now, then we'll probably go ahead and schedule some more outreach COVID vaccine clinics."
According to the health department website, anyone six months and older can get the flu shot. Just like the COVID-19 vaccine, ittakes about two weeks after receiving the fluvaccine to develop the bodys protection to fight the illness.
Side effects are expected with any vaccine; as Ilboudo says, the intention is to boost your immune system, to give something for the system to remember so that next time you face the infection you are trying to prevent, your body is primed to know what to do already.
Ilboudo says flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines are widely available at similar locations, including health agencies and many pharmacies. She encourages talking with your primary doctor just in case you do have special circumstances.
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COVID-19 vaccines help our bodies develop immunity to the virus that causes COVID-19 without us having to get the illness. Different types of vaccines work in different ways to offer protection, but with all types of vaccines, the body is left with a supply of memory defensive white blood cells that will remember how to fight that virus in the future.
Currently, three authorized COVID-19 vaccines are being distributed in the United States.It is important to note that these vaccines do not contain the live virus.
Learn more about them here:
The CDC does not recommend one vaccine over another. The best COVID-19 vaccine is the first one that is available to you.
If you are fully vaccinated, the CDC has stated the following:
Fully vaccinated people can:
For now, fully vaccinated people should continue to:
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends a handful of vaccinations for 11- and 12-year-olds, along with catch-up and booster inoculations for teens over 15.
But gaps remain, and the COVID-19 pandemic may have slowed progress toward closing them.
Datashow a substantial decrease in the number of vaccine doses given to children and adolescents since the pandemic began.
The agency recommends adolescents receive TDap vaccines against tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough, along with inoculations against meningococcal diseases and the cancer-causing human papillomavirus, or HPV.
Prior to the pandemic, HPV coverage was up, and TDap shots held steady, although vaccination rates were lower among teens living outside metro areas.
Not so for rural teens below the poverty line, possibly thanks to the Vaccines for Children program, which provides vaccinations to teens who are Medicaid-eligible, uninsured or American Indian or Alaska Native.
Understanding the socioeconomic and geographical factors behind the disparities will require further research.
