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Over 9.3 Million Vaccinations to Date, 52.7% of Entire Population Received First Dose, 45.6% of Pennsylvanians Age 18 and Older Fully Vaccinated, PA Ranks 10th Among 50 States for First Dose Vaccinations
Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Health today confirmed as of 12:00 a.m., May 11, there were 2,385 additional positive cases of COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 1,177,072. There are 1,798 individuals hospitalized with COVID-19. Of that number, 406 patients are in the intensive care unit with COVID-19. More data is available here. …
This first-of-its-kind health reform could expand coverage to older Americans
This first-of-its-kind health reform could expand coverage to older Americans To the great disappointment of some Democratic lawmakers, President Joe Biden’s plan to boost the social safety net doesn’t include expanding Medicare coverage. Some had hoped that Biden’s $1.8 trillion American Families Plan, the details for which were released last week, would include a measure …
Owensboro Health begins vaccine scheduling for ages 16 and older | News
Owensboro Health announced this week that it would begin registering anyone ages 16 and older for COVID-19 vaccination appointments. Marketing Coordinator Brian Hamby said the health system will still continue prioritizing tiers 1A, 1B and 1C, which include health care workers, education and daycare personnel, first responders, essential workers and individuals ages 60 plus. However, …
All Alaskans age 16 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
Alaska on Tuesday broadened an already wide list of people eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine in the state to include anyone 16 and older who lives or works in the state. State officials announced the change ahead of a livestreamed briefing with Gov. Mike Dunleavy scheduled for 5 p.m. Tuesday. The change in eligibility makes …
Community Health Free Clinic helps 65 and older schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) – For seniors unable to track down a COVID-19 vaccine themselves online, the Community Free Health Clinic in Cedar Rapids is ready to help. The clinic opened up a phone line for those 65 years and older on Tuesday that helps people get on a vaccine waitlist. Community Health Free Clinic …
Technology and older persons: Ageing in digital era
ITU *The following article has been adapted from my opening remarks at the 14th Annual AARP UN Briefing Series. One benefit of the COVID-19 pandemic is that it has accelerated digital transformation and raised awareness of the importance of information and communication technologies (ICTs) to achieve progress towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). …
Riverside County residents 65 & older and essential workers eligible for COVID vaccine
Riverside County has confirmed that persons aged 65 years and older, as well as some essential workers, can start getting their coronavirus vaccine, the county’s website shows. According to the county’s website, vaccines are available for employees who work in Phase 1A – All Tiers, Phase 1B – Tier 1, and people aged 65 years …
URMC: Primary care patients 75 years and older will be contacted by phone to arrange vaccination
WHECTV Updated: January 09, 2021 08:51 AM Created: January 09, 2021 08:32 AM ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WHEC) — Starting Monday, New York State is expanding the number of people eligible to get their COVID-19 vaccine. These are the people included in phase 1B that includes people …
Oxford Coronavirus Vaccine Elicits a Robust Immune Response in Older Adults
The ChAdOx1 nCov-2019 coronavirus vaccine, developed by teams at the University of Oxford, has been shown to trigger a robust immune response in healthy adults aged 56-69 and those over 70 years of age. The data, published today in The Lancet, suggest that one of the groups most vulnerable to serious illness, and death …
SDSU Extension Launches Toolkit To Help Teach Older Adults New Technology Skills | Community
BROOKINGS — SDSU Extension has developed the TeachSD Toolkit which provides educational videos and instructional guides to assist individuals and organizations seeking to help older adults learn new technology skills. “The COVID-19 pandemic is inspiring many individuals and organizations across the country to use technology to connect with the people they serve,” said Leacey Brown, …
