Johnson and Johnson plans to have 10 million COVID-19 vaccines available in the USA by April. Dr. Anthony Fauci said Thursday that the company is close to seeking an emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration.
As the U.S. enters "what may well be the toughest and deadliest period of the virus," President Joe Biden is putting forth a national COVID-19 strategy to ramp up vaccinations and testing, reopen schools and businesses and increase the use of masks.
RALEIGH â AgCarolina Farm Credit has extended $33,850 in grants to 14 organizations through its corporate-giving program. The grants will aid recipients in carrying out programs specifically benefiting farmers and rural residents in eastern North Carolina.
Grants up to $5,000 each were awarded in one of the four focus areas of Education, Environment, Technology, or Quality of Rural Life to the following organizations:
⢠Bear Grass Charter Future Farmers of America: Purchase wooden storage building to house greenhouse/chicken coop supplies.
⢠Boys & Girls Clubs of North Central North Carolina: Offset meal costs for after school programs.
⢠Corinth Holders High School FFA: Equipment/materials to continue barn expansion.