#US prison guards refusing vaccine despite COVID-19 outbreaks

#US prison guards refusing vaccine despite COVID-19 outbreaks

“#US prison guards refusing vaccine despite COVID-19 outbreaks” A Florida correctional officer polled his colleagues earlier this year in a private Facebook group: “Will you take the COVID-19 vaccine if offered?” The answer from more than half: “Hell no.” Only 40 of the 475 respondents said yes. In Massachusetts, more than half the people employed…

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#New Orleans to allow live music indoors for first time since pandemic began

#New Orleans to allow live music indoors for first time since pandemic began

“#New Orleans to allow live music indoors for first time since pandemic began” Bourbon Street could soon be bustling again as New Orleans will allow the return of live music indoors starting Friday for the first time since the pandemic began.  “Live entertainment may be performed at bars, concert halls, music halls, live [performance] venues, and event venues following the…

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#California coronavirus vaccination site gives thousands wrong vaccine dosage

#California coronavirus vaccination site gives thousands wrong vaccine dosage

“#California coronavirus vaccination site gives thousands wrong vaccine dosage” An estimated 4,300 in California individuals received a smaller coronavirus vaccine than they should have due to an issue with syringes. According to KTVU, the Oakland Coliseum site received orange-capped syringes that left a third of the vaccine stuck on the bottom of the plastic container. The problem was eventually detected…

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#NY state to start administering Johnson & Johnson COVID vax

#NY state to start administering Johnson & Johnson COVID vax

“#NY state to start administering Johnson & Johnson COVID vax” New York will start administering Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose coronavirus shot this week at three of the state’s mass vaccination sites, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday. The pilot program will distribute the newly-approved shot to eligible New Yorkers during overnight hours. Sign ups for the…

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#Meet the vaccine appointment bots, and their foes

#Meet the vaccine appointment bots, and their foes

“#Meet the vaccine appointment bots, and their foes” Having trouble scoring a COVID-19 vaccine appointment? You’re not alone. To cope, some people are turning to bots that scan overwhelmed websites and send alerts on social media when slots open up. They’ve provided relief to families helping older relatives find scarce appointments. But not all public…

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#That’ll teach you, Mark Machin. I’m just not sure what.

#That’ll teach you, Mark Machin. I’m just not sure what.

“#That’ll teach you, Mark Machin. I’m just not sure what.” Paul Wells: A quasi-public official did something the government refuses to forbid. So sure, get angry. Meanwhile I keep thinking of other things you could be enraged about. I knew Mark Machin’s countdown clock was ticking when Katherine Cuplinskas, Chrystia Freeland’s spokesperson, told Bloomberg last…

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