CHARLESTON — First lady Jill Biden touched down in Charleston on Thursday afternoon to show support for students getting their COVID-19 vaccinations at a clinic at Capital High School.
Fauci gave his first interview since the mask guidance update on Thursday
He told CNN he wouldn t want to declare victory prematurely and it s not over
But he added: This is clearly a step in the direction that we want to go
Asked if parents should continue putting their children in masks Fauci said: The children do when they are out there playing with their friends.they do
But he also noted children as young as 12 are now eligible to get Pfizer s shot
Fauci said it would be an option if children are vaccinated not to have a mask
And he said it is now important to get schools reopen full blast as before
Idaho providers open COVID-19 vaccine appointments to 12-15-year-olds after Pfizer approval Ian Max Stevenson, The Idaho Statesman
May 12 Vaccine providers in the Treasure Valley have opened up appointments to children ages 12 to 15 after a government panel recommended the Pfizer vaccine for use in younger children on Wednesday.
On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration approved the Pfizer vaccine for emergency use in 12-to-15 year-olds. On Wednesday, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory panel convened and recommended that the vaccine be used for children younger than 16 for the first time. The CDC s director, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, adopted the recommendation on Wednesday evening.
America unmasks: Joe and Kamala take all the credit as they finally announce it s time to ditch the masks, shake hands and even HUG each other if you ve had your shots
Biden said those who are fully vaccinated are allowed to take their masks off, hug and shake hands You ve earned the right to do something that Americans are known for all around the world, greeting others with a smile, President Biden said
In West Virginia, Jill Biden did just that and she stepped off her plane maskless and was greeted by Jennifer Garner We feel naked, the first lady said about not wearing one. Then she paused. I didn t mean it that way!