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U.S. President-elect Joe Biden unveiled a plan Friday to speed up the U.S. COVID-19 vaccine rollout, including increased federal funding, creation of thousands of vaccination centers and use of the Defense Production Act to expand the production of vaccination supplies. … [Read more...] about Biden Will Seek to Increase Federal Support to Speed Up Vaccine Rollout

“Initially, the plan was everyone that got a vaccine, we’d save a second dose for them, to make sure we would have the proper schedule,” explained Dr. John Swartzberg of UC Berkeley School of Public Health. “So a lot of vaccine was held in reserve.” … [Read more...] about COVID Vaccine: Supply Constraints Thwart Rapid Rollout Across Bay Area

Vaccines have always been controversial, and this one is no different. “One hundred percent, people should still have the choice I think,” said Dan Condin, from Natick. “Our country was founded upon individual liberty, and I still believe that in regards to shots.” … [Read more...] about Flu Vaccine Now Required For All Massachusetts Students By Dec. 31

Kluber, nicknamed "Klubot" because of his mechanical demeanor on and off the mound while excelling for the Indians, secured an impressive commitment from the Yankees given how little he pitched in 2019 and 2020 due to injuries. The 34-year-old right-hander has been rehabilitating with Eric Cressey, the Yankees’ director of player health and performance, and he threw a mound session for scouts this past week. … [Read more...] about Yankees sign pitcher Corey Kluber, two-time Cy Young Award winner

Keep Oakland Housed was boosted by $1.5 million in private donations and about $5 million in federal Cares Act funding. Donors include the San Francisco Foundation, Kaiser Permanente and Crankstart, a charity run by a Silicon Valley venture capitalist. … [Read more...] about Oakland homeless prevention program keeps 5,000 households from losing homes