Thats right. So the question this morning is, what does this all mean for you . Obviously, these numbers are going to give people some pause in terms of choosing perhaps this vaccine. Dr. Fauci says vaccines, though, still, whatever you can get, the best way to keep this virus from evolving further. Officials in South Carolina also have just confirmed the nations first cases of the south africa variant. The new model shows the pandemic could claim nearly 654,000 lives by may 1st. Lets begin with the j j breaking news. Our senior medical correspondent Elizabeth Cohen is with us. Can you explain what that means for everyone watching . The bottom line is, if the Johnson Johnson vaccine gets authorization from the fda and you are looking for a vaccine, and youve looked for moderna and pfizer, which are better, theres no question, but you cant find them because theres not enough of them but you can get Johnson Johnson, experts are telling me, get it. Do not hesitate to get it. It is still a
There were essentially no hospitalizations or deaths in the Vaccine Group whereas in the Placebo Group there were. This tells us we have a valueadded additional vaccine cand candidate. There are other advantages. It is cheaper, only requires a single shot and only basic refrigeration. No vaccine has yet been authorized in the vaccine for use by anyone under 16 but theres more news. Today, dr. Fauci addressed when that could change and when kids could start to get vaccinated, the new variants of the virus are also causing potential problems as Athena Jones Now rep reports. Reporter another covid19 vaccine could be available in the United States. The results are very encouraging. Reporter Johnson Johnsons vaccine was 66 overall in a phase three trial, 72 effective in the u. S. And 85 effective against severe disease. The drug is delivered in a single shot and does not have to be stored frozen, making distribution ease her. There is real benefit to having a singledose vaccine and one that
The House Taking Desacrificive Action tonight against gop congresswoman Marjorie Taylor greene stripping her of committee assignments. Democrats punishing her for pushing lies about 9 11 and School Shootings and embracing the qanon theory. Only 11 republicans voting with democrats. Lawyers for the former president refusing a request by house Impeachment Managers that trump testify at his upcoming trial in the senate. And a major move by Johnson Johnson in the battle against coronavirus, asking the fda for an Emergency Use Authorization of its single shot covid19 vaccine. So, as you can tell, we have a lot to talk about. I want to bring in cnns White House Correspondent mr. John harmon. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor greene officially removed from her assignments but only 11 republicans chose to hold her accountable. Her last move to rewrite history did not work. Where do you think this leaves the gop, john . The gop does not feel it can afford to aylienate people like mar Marjorie Taylo