Olmsted County Public Health breaks down the difference between emergency use and fully approved COVID-19 vaccines
As Moderna seeks full approval of its COVID-19 vaccine, we re learning more about the difference between that and emergency use authorization.
Posted: Jun 3, 2021 8:53 AM
Updated: Jun 3, 2021 9:05 AM
Posted By: Madelyne Watkins
ROCHESTER, Minn. - Moderna is applying for full approval from the FDA for its COVID-19 vaccine. Pfizer submitted an application at the beginning of May and Johnson and Johnson is still authorized for emergency use.
To be able to become fully approved, it needs to be six months after emergency use was authorized as well as the shot proving its efficacy.
Four deaths reported so far in May; confirmed cases continue to fall amid increase in vaccinations 4:12 pm, May 24, 2021 ×
The first 97 COVID-related deaths in Olmsted County were charted in a report by County Public Health Director Graham Briggs earlier this month. Another four deaths were reported in May. (Olmsted County Public Health graphic)
Olmsted County reported its 100th and 101st COVID-related death on Monday.
The county’s first death was reported in April 2020, and at least one has been reported during each of the following 13 months.
The newly reported deaths involved women in their 90s. Both were long-term care residents who were never hospitalized.
Olmsted County s continued efforts to vaccinate younger population
Public health officials report 70 percent of Olmsted County s 16 and older population is fully vaccinated and they have begun offering clinics targeting the 12 to 15 age group.
Posted: May 20, 2021 7:34 PM
Updated: May 20, 2021 7:36 PM
Posted By: Samantha Soto
OLMSTED COUNTY, Minn. - Vaccinating children ages 12 to 15 was the topic of discussion Thursday among Olmsted County Public Health and Mayo Clinic experts and the response within our communities.
83 new Coronavirus cases were reported last week in Olmsted County, the lowest number since September.
Public health officials report 70 percent of Olmsted County s 16 and older population is fully vaccinated and they have begun offering clinics targeting the 12 to 15 age group.
Out of the more than 90,000 people vaccinated in Olmsted County, 28 people still caught COVID-19
While the COVID-19 vaccines are 95% effective, we re learning more about that 5% of fully vaccinated people who still get the virus.
Posted: May 20, 2021 9:37 AM
Updated: May 20, 2021 2:09 PM
Posted By: Madelyne Watkins
ROCHESTER, Minn. - The COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective. However, a small percentage of fully vaccinated people could still get the virus.
When that happens, it s called vaccine breakthrough cases. It is possible that fully vaccinated people might have the infection, but are asymptomatic. Graham Briggs with Olmsted County Public Health explained if you get sick with symptoms after getting the shot, they won t be as severe as someone who is not vaccinated.