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After a day that many hoped would add clarity to the rollout of Johnson & Johnson’s troubled Covid-19 vaccine, the picture on Thursday is as muddy as ever in the United States.

The “pause” that U.S. health officials put in place on the use of the vaccine might now stay in place for seven to 10 days. It’s a decision with potentially painful consequences that could ripple worldwide.

After considering whether to reinstate the vaccine, a panel of expert advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention determined on Wednesday that it needed more time to assess a possible link to a rare but serious blood-clotting disorder.

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U.S. could have 300 million extra vaccine doses by end of July; more calls to provide to other nations

Thu, 2021-04-15 12:25 — mike kraft

U.S. could have 300 million extra vaccine doses by end of July, raising concerns about hoarding The Biden administration is facing renewed pressure to facilitate equitable vaccine distribution around the world. Adam Taylor, Emily Rauhala Washington Post

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Higher risk of brain clots from COVID-19 than from vaccines--UK study

Thu, 2021-04-15 12:08 — mike kraft

UK scientists find higher risk of brain clots from COVID-19 compared with vaccines There is a much higher risk of brain blood clots from COVID-19 infection than there is from vaccines against the disease, British researchers said on Thursday, after the rollout of inoculations was disrupted by reports of rare clots. Alistair Smout Reuters

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Regular exercise appears to reduce severe, long-term COVID risks, study says

Wed, 2021-04-14 19:23 — mike kraft

Regular exercise appears to reduce severe, long-term COVID risks, study says Those who keep active and work a basic amount of exercise into their day-to-day face fewer COVID risks and symptoms than those who are generally more sedentary, according to a new study examining coronavirus hospitalizations and patients’ activity levels. Jessica Schladebeck nydailynews.com

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CDC study supports leaving airplane middle seats open to reduce COVID-19 exposure

Wed, 2021-04-14 18:38 — mike kraft

CDC study: Leaving middle seat open on planes could reduce COVID-19 A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study found leaving the middle seat vacant on planes could reduce COVID-19 exposure for passengers, supporting a practice that has now been Justine Coleman TheHill

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UPDATE: Johnson & Johnson vaccine pause to continue as CDC committee postpones decision

Wed, 2021-04-14 18:04 — mike kraft

J&J vaccine to remain in limbo while officials seek evidence Johnson & Johnson's COVID-19 vaccine will remain in limbo a while longer after U.S. health advisers told the government Wednesday that they need more evidence to decide if a handful of unusual... AP NEWS

Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine will remain in limbo a while longer after U.S. health advisers told the government Wednesday that they need more evidence to decide if a handful of unusual blood clots were linked to the shot — and if so, how big the potential risk really is.

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