DAVID WAHLBERG
Wisconsin health officials have repeatedly declined to say how many residents have acquired COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated, even though theyâre tracking such âbreakthroughâ infections and federal officials have reported more than 7,000 cases nationally.
A new clinical study shows the Johnson and Johnson vaccine is about 66 percent effective against moderate to severe COVID-19.That also includes variants. It s the same number the company released earlier this year.Right now the Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine is on pause in the U.S. because of concerns over a possible link to rare cases of blood clots.Â
The U.S. total of 7,157 cases is among more than 87 million people who have received both doses of the Moderna or Pfizer injections or the single-dose Johnson & Johnson shot, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said last week. Thatâs about 0.008%.
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COVID-19 vaccine scheduling processes likely will remain the same next week after thousands more people become eligible in Rock County, local health officials said.
Wisconsinites ages 16 and older with certain medical conditions will be eligible for the coronavirus vaccine starting Monday, a week earlier than previously announced, Gov. Tony Evers said Tuesday.
Qualifying conditions include moderate to severe asthma, cancer, diabetes, high blood pressure, Down syndrome, and being overweight with a body mass index of 25 or above. Pregnant women are also eligible.
Rock County residents can expect to see a new vaccine request form for people with medical conditions soon, said Jessica Turner, spokeswoman for the Rock County Public Health Department.
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