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What Does Full FDA Approval of a Vaccine Do If It’s Already Authorized for Emergency Use?

What Does Full FDA Approval of a Vaccine Do If It’s Already Authorized for Emergency Use?

COVID-19 vaccines currently authorized for emergency use to be officially approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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NYC’s Lack of Preparedness for Pandemic Left Residents Unprotected: Comptroller

The lack planning for a pandemic, inadequate data collection, expired stockpiles of PPE, and more left the City unprepared to protect its residents against COVID-19.
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Immunocompromised NYers Urged to Get Third Vaccine Dose

The City has recommended that New Yorkers with moderate to severely compromised immune systems get a third dose of the Moderna and Pfizer mRNA vaccines
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Proof of Vaccination or Negative COVID Test Now Required for Celebrate Brooklyn Shows, BRIC Announces

Proof of Vaccination or Negative COVID Test Now Required for Celebrate Brooklyn Shows, BRIC Announces

BRIC has announced the new policy that will begin this Thursday, August 19
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What Are COVID-19 Variants and How Can You Stay Safe As They Spread? A Doctor Answers 5 Questions

What Are COVID-19 Variants and How Can You Stay Safe As They Spread? A Doctor Answers 5 Questions

SARS-CoV-2, the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19, has mutated enough to change both its ability to spread through the population and its ability to infect people.
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Access and Other Obstacles Have Kept Vaccine Rates Low in ENY and Brownsville

Access and Other Obstacles Have Kept Vaccine Rates Low in ENY and Brownsville

New data reveals a disparity in COVID-19 vaccination rates across Brooklyn.
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What Is a Breakthrough Infection? 6 Questions Answered About Catching COVID-19 After Vaccination

What Is a Breakthrough Infection? 6 Questions Answered About Catching COVID-19 After Vaccination

Just how common are breakthrough infections and how dangerous are they? Here’s a guide to what you need to know.
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Bed-Stuy ZIP Code Has Second Lowest Vaccination Rate Citywide

Bed-Stuy ZIP Code Has Second Lowest Vaccination Rate Citywide

Residents living in Bed-Stuy's 11233 ZIP code are amongst the city's least vaccinated, City data shows.
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BK Residents and Employers Split Over Vaccine Mandates for City and State Employees

Mayor de Blasio announced a new vaccine mandate for all city employees, and Gov. Cuomo followed with the same requirements for state workers. But not all Brooklynites are on board.
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Here’s Why the CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors Even if You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Here’s Why the CDC Recommends Wearing Masks Indoors Even if You’ve Been Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Masks help stop the spread of the coronavirus. They’re a literal layer between you and any virus in the air and can help prevent infection.
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