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ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) The Tompkins County Health Department is canceling Thursday’s planned vaccination day for college students.
As federal officials review the Johnson and Johnson vaccine, there’s a nationwide pause in place on its distribution – including in New York State. The one-shot vaccine was going to be used for Thursday’s “College Student Vaccination Day,” which had been slated for students at TC3, Ithaca College, and Cornell.
The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines are unaffected by the temporary Johnson and Johnson stoppage, and will continue being offered at vaccine clinics in Tompkins County. Tags:
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ITHACA, NY Following Cornellâs announcement that it would require students to be vaccinated in the fall, the administration held a virtual town hall on Thursday to answer questions from the Cornell community.Â
During the town hall, President Martha Pollack, along with other University administrators, discussed the Universityâs plans to distribute vaccines, logistics for an in-person fall semester, the preservation of certain remote working benefits and prioritizing the on-campus student experience.Â
Pollack kicked off the event by celebrating Cornellâs return to the green alert level and the start of planning for a vaccination rollout on campus. Despite these reasons for hope, Pollack urged caution as New York State continues to face thousands of new cases daily.