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Vaccines ramp up for kids ages 5-11, but COVID-19 cases in kids are rising

Nov 11, 2021 12:34 PM EST

CNN,

Vaccinations for kids ages 5-11 are ramping up, but still cases of COVID-19 in kids are on the rise again in the United States.

TOO EARLY TO DITCH THE MASKS? DHEC official urges people to follow health guidelines

Nov 10, 2021 11:33 PM EST

Alex Tejada,

“We are well versed in hurricane season here. I don’t know if we are in the eye of the storm or if the storm has fully passed,” Dr. Knoche said.

Rodgers stands by remarks, admits being misleading on status

Nov 10, 2021 11:34 AM EST

Associated Press,

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Tuesday he stands behind the comments he made last week about why he didn’t get vaccinated for COVID-19.

US gives final clearance to COVID-19 shots for kids 5 to 11

By Lauran Neergaard and Mike Stobbe

Nov 2, 2021 7:55 PM EDT

Associated Press,

The announcement by CDC director Dr. Rochelle Walensky came only hours after an advisory panel unanimously decided Pfizer’s shots should be opened to the 28 million youngsters in that age group.

US panel urges kids 5-11 get COVID shots, final OK due soon

By Lauran Neergaard and Mike Stobbe

Nov 2, 2021 6:35 PM EDT

Associated Press,

An influential advisory panel on Tuesday recommended kid-size doses of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, putting the U.S. on the brink of a major expansion of vaccinations. A final decision was expected within hours.

DHEC: 424 new cases of COVID-19, 13 additional deaths in SC

Nov 2, 2021 12:00 PM EDT

Mike Olson,

DHEC reports 424 new cases of COVID-19 and 13 additional deaths in the state.

Moderna says the FDA needs more time to review its COVID-19 for teens

Nov 1, 2021 5:21 PM EDT

CNN,

Moderna says the Food and Drug Administration needs more time to review its COVID-19 vaccine in teenagers. Moderna says the FDA wants to review the risk of heart inflammation in its vaccine in children and teens ages 12-17.