Category: Covid-19 Vaccine

OLATHE, Kan. Area health systems are beginning to help Johnson County expand COVID-19 vaccinations to more people. The countys health director says seniors 65 and older, special education teachers and first responders began receiving the vaccine Monday.

The county expects about 10,000 doses will be distributed this week as hospitals like Olathe Medical Center and Advent Health call patients for immunization appointments.

Childrens Mercy Hospital also this week will give shots to special education staff for grades kindergarten through 12, and for staff at the Kansas School for the Deaf.

The health department asks that people who think they qualify to not call the hospitals, they will call you.

Some of them have several thousand, tens of thousands of people who qualify for this, said Dr. Sanmi Areola, director of Johnson County Health and Environment.

They only have a few doses. They can only reach out to some just like we can only reach out to some.

Areola estimates vaccinating educators and child care providers alone is a group of about 30,000 people in Johnson County. The 65-plus group is even larger, so this will take some time, because right now the county only expects to receive less than 7,000 doses a week.

Johnson County did receive some extra doses Thursday. Areola says supply is incrementally improving, and the health department says it knows folks are frustrated.

The county has a team of up to eight people doing nothing but answering thousands of phone calls from the public each day.

Johnson County also is adding volunteers and hiring outside contractors to return voice mail messages.

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Johnson County expands COVID-19 vaccinations, expects to distribute 10K this week - WDAF FOX4 Kansas City

Today Gov. Jim Justice, the West VirginiaDepartment of Health and Human Resources, and the West Virginia Joint InteragencyTask Force for COVID-19 Vaccinesannounced the COVID-19 vaccine clinics thatwill be held in all 55 counties throughout the state Feb. 3-6, 2021 throughOperation Save Our Wisdom.

This weeks clinics are available for WestVirginians who are 65 years of age and older. Residents from any county in WestVirginia may access an appointment at any of the vaccination clinics listed,regardless of their county of residence.

Many clinics arelisted as full as they are utilizing existing waitlists. However, WestVirginians can now pre-register for a COVID-19 vaccine through the WestVirginia COVID-19 Vaccine Registration System at http://www.vaccinate.wv.gov. All clinics require appointments and walk-ins will not beaccepted.

Due to possible inclement weather this week, pleasecheck local news media and social media for any changes or delays.

Wednesday, February 3, 2021

CabellCounty (FULL: Will utilize existing waitlist)

8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Valley Health Milton, 1Harbour Way, Milton, WV 25541. Byappointment only.

Kanawha County (FULL: Will utilize existing waitlist)

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., RiversideHigh School, 1 Warrior Way, Belle, WV 25015. By appointment only.

Mason County (FULL: Will utilize existingwaitlist)

10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., National Guard Armory, 4194 Ohio River Road, Pt.Pleasant, WV 25550. By appointment only.

Mineral County (FULL:Will utilize existing waitlist)

9:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m., Mineral County Health Department, 541 Harley O. Staggers Drive, Keyser, WV 26726. By appointment only.

Mingo County (FULL: Will utilize existingwaitlist)

9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m., 2nd dose shots only; 1:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m., 1st dose shots only.

Williamson MemorialHospital, 189 Alderson Street, Williamson, WV 25661 By appointment only.

Monroe County (FULL: Will utilize existingwaitlist)

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Church of God Fellowship Center, 96 Bud RidgeRoad, Union, WV 24981. By appointment only.

Pleasants County (FULL: Will utilize existingwaitlist)

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Pleasants County Library, 101 Lafayette Street,Saint Marys, WV 26170. By appointment only.

Pocahontas County (FULL: Will utilize existingwaitlist)

12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., Marlinton Wellness Center, 320 9th Street,Marlinton, WV 24954. By appointment only.

Preston County (FULL: Will utilize existingwaitlist)

9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Craig Civic Center, 311 Tunnelton Street,Kingwood, WV 26537. By appointment only.

Randolph County (FULL:Will utilize existing waitlist)

8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Phil Gainer Community Center, 142 Robert E.Lee Avenue, Elkins, WV 26241 26537. By appointment only.

Summers County (FULL: Will utilize existingwaitlist)

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Hinton Freight Depot, 506 Commercial Street,Hinton, WV 25951. By appointment only.

Taylor County (FULL: Will utilize existing waitlist)

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Taylor County Senior Center, 52 Trap SpringsRoad, Grafton, WV 26354. By appointment only.

Wirt County (FULL: Will utilize existingwaitlist)

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Coplin Health Systems, 483 Court Street,Elizabeth, WV 26143. By appointment only.

Thursday, February 4, 2021

Braxton County (FULL:Will utilize existing waitlist)

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.Pfizer 2nd Dose Only; 4:00 p.m. - 6:00p.m. Moderna 1st & 2nd Doses.

Gassaway Baptist Church, 56Beall Drive, Gassaway WV 26624. By appointment only.

Cabell County - A(FULL: Will utilize existing waitlist)

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., St.Mary's Education Center, 2853 5th Avenue, Huntington, WV 25702. By appointmentonly.

Cabell County - B(FULL: Will utilize existing waitlist)

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., OldHighlawn Baptist, 2788 Rear Collis Avenue, Huntington, WV 25702. Byappointment only.

Calhoun County (FULL: Will utilize existingwaitlist)

9:00a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Calhoun Middle/High School - Front Loop, 50Underwood Circle, Mt. Zion, WV 26151. By appointment only.

GrantCounty (FULL:Will utilize existing waitlist)

9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., E.A. Hawse Health Center, 111 S. Grove St., Suite 1, Petersburg, WV 26847. Byappointment only.

Greenbrier County A (FULL: Willutilize existing waitlist)

10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Rainelle Medical Center, 176 Medical Center Drive, Rainelle, WV 25962. By appointment only.

Greenbrier County B (FULL: Will utilize existing waitlist)

8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., WV Building-WV State Fairgrounds, 947 Maplewood Ave,Lewisburg, WV 24901. By appointment only.

HampshireCounty (FULL: Will utilize existing waitlist)

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Hope Christian Church, 15338 Northwestern Turnpike, Augusta, WV 26704. By appointment only.

HarrisonCounty (FULL: Will utilize existing waitlist)

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Nathan Goff Armory, 5 Armory Road, Clarksburg, WV 26301. By appointment only.

Jackson County (FULL: Will utilize existing waitlist)

9 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Jackson County Armory, 8832Pt. Pleasant Road, Millwood, WV 25262. By appointment only.

Jefferson County (FULL: Will utilize existing waitlist)

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Ranson Civic Center, 432West 2nd Avenue, Ranson, WV 25438. Byappointment only.

LoganCounty (FULL: Will utilize existing waitlist)

9:00a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Logan County Resource Center, 100Recovery Road, Peach Creek, WV 25639. By appointment only.

Ohio County (OPEN:Appointments 65(+) via http://www.vaccinate.wv.gov)

6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., Highlands Old Michaels Building, 550 CabelaDrive, Triadelphia, WV 26059. By appointment only. Register at http://www.vaccinate.wv.gov.

Pendleton County (OPEN: Appointments 65(+) viawww.vaccinate.wv.gov)

9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Pendleton Community Building, Confederate Road, Franklin, WV 26807. By appointment only. Register atwww.vaccinate.wv.gov.

RaleighCounty (FULL: Will utilize existing waitlist)

9:00a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Beckley Convention Center, 200 ArmoryDrive, Beckley, WV 25801. By appointment only.

RitchieCounty (FULL: Will utilize existing waitlist)

9:00a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Ritchie County 4-H Camp, 4-H Camp Road,Harrisville, WV 26362. By appointment only.

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COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in all 55 Counties for Residents Age 65 and Older Feb. 3-6 - West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

By WKRN January 30, 2021 3:46 pm

CLARKSVILLE, TN (WKRN) Montgomery County and Clarksville city leaders are working to find another location for administering the COVID-19 vaccine where the weather will not cause delays.

More than 15,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19 in Montgomery County since the start of the pandemic and 160 people have died as of Thursdays update from the Tennessee Department of Health; the state reported about 1,200 active cases on Thursday as well.

Montgomery County is currently vaccinating people in phase 1a1, 1a2 and those over the age of 75.

County Mayor Jim Durrett said the county and city are actively looking for another vaccination site because there was a two-hour delay in vaccinations earlier this week when storms rolled through the area.

Our people just couldnt vaccinate. There was lightning. It was storming, even though we have tents, even though Montgomery County has provided trailers for the employees to seek shelter in. Montgomery County and the City of Clarksville, were looking at an alternative site that will be an all-weather site where we dont have delays, Mayor Durrett said.

Especially coming up this time of year in spring where we get quite a few thunderstorms and some inclement weather that comes through here, and if weve got 300 people lined up to get a vaccine we want that to happen.

About 2.4 percent of the countys residents have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The countys mask mandate that was set to expire Friday was extended to February 27. Mayor Durrett said statistics show masks help with containing the spread of the virus.

Were hoping that we can get more vaccines, that we can get more vaccines in peoples arms and hopefully get rid of this mask mandate, the mayor said.

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Only 55% of the citys firefighting force has shown up to receive a coronavirus shot, a lower number than originally announced, Los Angeles Fire Department officials said Monday.

Fire Chief Ralph M. Terrazas said in a statement to The Times that the department reconciled its vaccination numbers across various software platforms in the last few days and determined that 1,842 of the roughly 3,400 rank and file firefighters have volunteered to be inoculated since shots started Dec. 28.

The department reported in mid-January that 60% of firefighters have been vaccinated. The doses have been offered each week to firefighters.

That leaves 45% of the force still potentially unprotected against the sometimes deadly coronavirus. While several hundred firefighters who recently contracted the virus have been advised to wait 90 days before they get the shot, hundreds more have thus far declined to participate.

L.A. firefighters who are reluctant add to the list of healthcare workers in the state who are declining to take the vaccine, a trend that health experts say could have serious public health implications.

Firefighters are on the front lines of the pandemic, with many working as paramedics and emergency medical technicians. More than 860 city firefighters roughly one-quarter of the force have tested positive thus far. Two have died, most recently Capt. George Roque, 57, a 22-year veteran.

As part of their work responding to 911 calls and delivering patients to emergency rooms, many firefighters are routinely in contact with sick patients. Regardless of whether they get a shot, they are required to wear protective equipment on the job.

Despite the departments low turnout, the number of firefighters testing positive for the coronavirus has dropped significantly since the city fire agency began offering its members vaccinations, Terrazas said in a memo to firefighters last week.

In a bid to encourage participation, the department has resorted to offering prizes to those who get the shot. Vaccinated firefighters get entered into a raffle where the gifts include Canary home security cameras, Google Nest entertainment systems, Aventon fixed-gear bicycles and gift cards for Airbnb and Lyft.

The gifts are funded by the LAFD Foundation, a nonprofit organization that raises money to support the department, according to a memo distributed by Terrazas that was obtained by The Times.

Both Terrazas and Mayor Eric Garcetti have said they would potentially make the vaccination mandatory if firefighters remain reluctant as time goes by. Though neither of them have yet to indicate they are ready to take that step.

The LAFD will continue to offer the vaccine to its sworn members on a weekly basis, Terrazas said. I and our union partners strongly encourage all of our firefighters to get the vaccine as soon as possible.

Judy Mark, president of advocacy group Disability Voices United, said that if frontline workers, including firefighters, were all vaccinated, that would certainly keep us much safer.

Gov. Gavin Newsoms recent decision to shift vaccine priority to an age-based eligibility structure angered Marks group and others, who argue that disabled people will have to wait longer to get vaccinated.

If there are firefighters and healthcare workers who dont want the shots, they should step aside for those that do, Mark said.

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Only 55% of L.A. firefighters have received COVID-19 vaccine - Los Angeles Times

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- President Joe Biden is set to meet on Monday with a group of 10 Republican senators who have proposed $618 billion in coronavirus relief - about a third ofthe $1.9 trillion he is seekingas congressional Democrats are poised to move ahead without Republican support.

The Republicans propose slimmer benefits, including $1,000 in direct payments to individuals earning up to $40,000 a year, or $80,000 for couples, according to a draft obtained by The Associated Press.

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More COVID-19 vaccines expected this week in Hawaii - KHON2

Johnson & Johnson said its experimental Covid-19 vaccine was 66% effective at protecting people from moderate to severe disease in a large clinical trial, positive results that could pave the way for its deployment across the U.S. within weeks.

The shot didnt test as strongly as the two Covid-19 vaccines already in use in the U.S. Its effectiveness might have been impacted by new variants that the older shots didnt test against, however, and it will still provide strong protection, health experts said.

Its arrival could also make a big difference in vaccination efforts hobbled by limited supplies, providing a new, large source of doses. And many health authorities might find it easier to administer the J&J vaccine, which is easier to store and involves just one shot, while the other vaccines require two.

The availability of the J&J vaccine will be a terrific asset, said William Schaffner, professor of preventive medicine at Vanderbilt University who serves as a liaison to a federal vaccine advisory committee. That could help us get through the bottleneck that were in at the present time.

In its late-stage trial of 44,325 adults aged 18 and older, the J&J vaccine also appeared to be generally safe and well tolerated, the company said Friday, though some of the volunteers reported side effects like fever.

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COMMUNITIES TO HAVE CONFIDENCE IN THE VACCINE. >> IM 75 YEARS OLD AND I -- >> YOU DONT THINK YOU NEEDED? REPORTER: BENJAMIN WAS TYPICAL OF PEOPLE WE SPOKE WITH TODAY, AWARE OF THE CORONAVIRUS VACCINATION CAMPAIGN, BUT UNINTERESTED, OR AFRAID OF SIGNING UP. >> I DONT THINK THE PUBLIC HAS BEEN INFORMED ENOUGH ABOUT THE VACCINE. AND I AM JUST LEERY ABOUT THE LONG TERM EFFECT IT MAY HAVE LATER ON. >> THEY DONT TELL YOU WHATS IN IT. THEY SAY TAKE A NEEDLE. TELL ME WHAT THE NEEDLE IS CONSISTING OF. I KNOW IT IS CONSISTING FOR THE CORONA BUT WHAT IS IN IT. REPORTER: WHILE VACCINE SUPPLY IS LIMITED, THE STATES VACCINATION CAMPAIGN HAS BEEN NOW BEEN GOING ON FOR A FULL MONTH. TO DATE, 406,000 PEOPLE IN MARYLAND HAVE RECEIVED AT LEAST ONE DOSE OF THE VACCINE. BUT JUST 14.8% OF RECIPIENTS ARE BLACK. BLACK PEOPLE REPRESENT 31% OF THE STATES POPULATION. AT THE SAME TIME, BLACK PEOPLE HAVE BEEN DISPROPORTIONATELY IMPACTED BY COVID DEATHS. 6900 PEOPLE HAVE DIED FROM THE VIRUS IN MARYLAND. 35% WERE BLACK PEOPLE. WHILE THE GOVERNOR KICKED OFF A STATEWIDE MEDIA CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE THE VACCINE, BALTIMORES MAYOR SAID THE CITY IS ALSO IS PLANNING ITS OWN OUTREACH CAMPAIGN. COMMUNITY BASED. >> WE KNOW WE HAVE TO HAVE COMMUNITY MESSENGERS TOO. FOLKS, BARBERS, BEAUTICIANS THOSE KIND OF FOLKS. PEOPLE WHO ARE RUNNING DAY CARES. REPORTER: ROBERT TYLER TOLD US SEEING A LEADER LIKE THE PRESIDENT GET VACCINATED GAVE HIM CONFIDENCE. >> YOU NOW A LOT OF PEOPLE LIKE THE PRESIDENT AND THEM. IF THEY CAN TAKE IT AND THEY ARE MORE COMFORTABLE WITH IT, IM GOING ALONG WITH WHAT THEY DO. MY LIFE IS MORE IMPORTANT. REPORTER: THE LIMITATIONS ON THIS VACCINATION CAMPAIGN AT THIS POINT, THIS WEEK, THE CITY ADMINISTERED 2260 DOSES OF THE COVID VACCINE AT THE BALTIMORE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE. THE ONLY PUBLIC SITE IN THE CIT

'They don't tell you what's in it': Racial gap linked to vaccine hesitancy

Updated: 6:14 PM EST Jan 29, 2021

Closing Maryland's racial gap in COVID-19 vaccinations poses a steep challenge as mistrust in the vaccine lingers.|| Coronavirus updates | Maryland's latest numbers | Get tested | Vaccine Info ||Vaccine hesitancy is a big reason the rate of vaccination in communities of color is disproportionately low. The 11 News I-Team spoke with shoppers Friday at Mondawmin Mall, some of which said they are not going to get vaccinated because they're scared. One after another, the I-Team heard people express fear of the vaccine and concern about unanswered questions.Simon Benjamin, like many of the people the I-Team spoke with, is aware of the coronavirus vaccination campaign but uninterested or afraid of signing up."I'm 75 years old. I have confidence myself," Benjamin said.Asked whether he'll get the vaccine, Benjamin said: "Not at the moment.""I don't know nothing about it, I really don't. They don't tell you what's in it. They say, 'Take a needle.' Tell me what the needle is consisting of. I know it is consisting for the (coronavirus), but what is in it?" Beryl James said."I don't think the public has been informed enough about the vaccine, and I am just leery about the long-term effect it may have later on," Sheryl Hicks said.Maryland online vaccination site locatorVaccine Data DashboardMaryland vaccination plan FAQsWhile vaccine supply is limited, the state's vaccination campaign has been going on now for a full month. To date, 406,168 Marylanders have received at least one dose of the vaccine, but just 14.8% of recipients are Black, despite representing 31% of Maryland's population.Black people have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 deaths. As of Friday, 6,900 Marylanders have died from the virus, 35% of which were Black people.While the governor on Friday kicked off a statewide media campaign to promote the vaccine, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said the city is planning its own community-based outreach campaign."We know we have to have community messengers, too -- barbers, beauticians, those kind of folks, people who are running day cares," Scott said.The mayor said he will get vaccinated. He is eligible now as a government official but is waiting due to his age."When we have more vaccine and we are in the phase where a normal 36-year-old would get it, I will get it," Scott said. "I feel very hesitant about jumping the line over a 75-, 76- or 80-year-old in Baltimore City because of the lack of vaccine."Back at the mall, Robert Tyler told 11 News that seeing a leader like the president get vaccinated gave him confidence."You know, a lot of people like the president and them, if they can take it and they are more comfortable with it, I'm going along with what they do," Tyler said. "My life is more important."This week, Baltimore City administered 2,260 doses of vaccine at the Baltimore City Community College site, which is currently the city's main vaccination public site.

Closing Maryland's racial gap in COVID-19 vaccinations poses a steep challenge as mistrust in the vaccine lingers.

|| Coronavirus updates | Maryland's latest numbers | Get tested | Vaccine Info ||

Vaccine hesitancy is a big reason the rate of vaccination in communities of color is disproportionately low.

The 11 News I-Team spoke with shoppers Friday at Mondawmin Mall, some of which said they are not going to get vaccinated because they're scared. One after another, the I-Team heard people express fear of the vaccine and concern about unanswered questions.

Simon Benjamin, like many of the people the I-Team spoke with, is aware of the coronavirus vaccination campaign but uninterested or afraid of signing up.

"I'm 75 years old. I have confidence myself," Benjamin said.

Asked whether he'll get the vaccine, Benjamin said: "Not at the moment."

"I don't know nothing about it, I really don't. They don't tell you what's in it. They say, 'Take a needle.' Tell me what the needle is consisting of. I know it is consisting for the (coronavirus), but what is in it?" Beryl James said.

"I don't think the public has been informed enough about the vaccine, and I am just leery about the long-term effect it may have later on," Sheryl Hicks said.

While vaccine supply is limited, the state's vaccination campaign has been going on now for a full month. To date, 406,168 Marylanders have received at least one dose of the vaccine, but just 14.8% of recipients are Black, despite representing 31% of Maryland's population.

Black people have been disproportionately impacted by COVID-19 deaths. As of Friday, 6,900 Marylanders have died from the virus, 35% of which were Black people.

While the governor on Friday kicked off a statewide media campaign to promote the vaccine, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott said the city is planning its own community-based outreach campaign.

"We know we have to have community messengers, too -- barbers, beauticians, those kind of folks, people who are running day cares," Scott said.

The mayor said he will get vaccinated. He is eligible now as a government official but is waiting due to his age.

"When we have more vaccine and we are in the phase where a normal 36-year-old would get it, I will get it," Scott said. "I feel very hesitant about jumping the line over a 75-, 76- or 80-year-old in Baltimore City because of the lack of vaccine."

Back at the mall, Robert Tyler told 11 News that seeing a leader like the president get vaccinated gave him confidence.

"You know, a lot of people like the president and them, if they can take it and they are more comfortable with it, I'm going along with what they do," Tyler said. "My life is more important."

This week, Baltimore City administered 2,260 doses of vaccine at the Baltimore City Community College site, which is currently the city's main vaccination public site.

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The process for getting a COVID-19 vaccine varies county to county. Were sorting out the steps you need to take to sign up for your first dose and ensure you get your second.

First, find out if youre eligible at myturn.ca.gov or check your countys public health website. You can also consult the states table that outlines eligibility.

In general, theres a difference between sites run by city or county public health officials and vaccine clinics at nursing homes, hospitals, medical centers and pharmacies. If you live or work in a facility that provides vaccinations, it may be easiest to get your shot that way. Contact your employer if youre eligible for a vaccine because of your occupation.

But some people may find that the only way to get a shot is to navigate a public health department appointment system. See below for details by county (so far, weve covered L.A., Orange and Riverside counties, with more to come).

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By Meagan CantwellJan. 29, 2021 , 12:15 PM

Sciences COVID-19 reporting is supported by the Pulitzer Center and the Heising-Simons Foundation.

As countries like the United States and United Kingdom inoculate their residents with never-before-used vaccine technology, others, including Russia, China, and India, are investing in more traditional approaches, like inactivated coronavirus vaccines. But no matter the technique, together they have the potential to create multiple lines of defense against SARS-CoV-2. Science Senior Correspondent Jon Cohen explains how each of these vaccines can protect us from severe illnessand what understanding the details of our immune responses could mean for the future of human trials.

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How do the leading COVID-19 vaccines work - Science Magazine

While a few have already hit the market, there are still dozens of coronavirus vaccines in development around the globe.

Some use tried-and-true technologies, other use novel approaches. The shots were all tested differently, and some were allowed to go into use even before they were rigorously tested. How well they work varies, with preliminary study results ranging from 50% effective to over 90%.

So far, regulators in different countries have allowed use of about a half dozen, mostly under emergency use provisions. A few more are getting close. The ones available now all require two doses, given weeks apart.

Among those furthest along:

Pfizer: Developed with BioNTech; authorized by the U.S., U.K, European Union, the World Health Organization and elsewhere.

Moderna: Developed with the U.S. National Institutes of Health; authorized by the U.S., U.K., European Union, the World Health Organization and elsewhere.

AstraZeneca: Developed with Oxford University; authorized by more than 40 countries, including Britain, India, Argentina, Mexico and the European Union.

Sputnik V: Developed by Russias Gamaleya Research Institute; authorized in Russia and about 10 other countries.

Sinopharm: Authorized in China and several countries including Hungary, Serbia, and Morocco.

Sinovac: Authorized in China as well as Turkey, Brazil and Indonesia.

Bharat Biotech: Authorized in India.

Johnson & Johnson: In development; one dose; expected to seek U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorization soon.

Novavax: In development.

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A look at COVID-19 vaccines already in use, or getting close - WAVY.com