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The announcement comes just one day before an on-campus vaccine clinic opens for all students. Author: WTHR.com staff Updated: 6:30 PM EDT April 7, 2021 NOTRE DAME, Ind. The University of Notre Dame announced Wednesday all students will be required to have a COVID-19 vaccination beginning with the fall 2021 semester. University executive officers sent a letter to the campus community Wednesday, saying the requirement is a new and important addition to our health policies. The school will allow for medical and religious exemptions. The safety of the University and local communities is always our highest priority, said President John I. Jenkins. The announcement comes shortly after universities across the state including Notre Dame announced on-campus vaccine clinics for students and faculty. Notre Dame s campus vaccination site will open Thursday, April 8. ....
JOHNSON CITY -William Spencer Pickel, 91, Johnson City, passed away Tuesday, April 6 at his home surrounded by his family and his fur buddies, Pepper, Honey, and Karlie. He was born on April 22, 1929 in Johnson City. He operated a Sinclair Service Station on Walnut Street for many years until 1972. At that time he opened his own car repair shop and later retired as a mechanic from the Tennessee Department of Transportation. He loved people and always found opportunities to demonstrate his strong faith. He restored several antique vehicles and enjoyed flying and also attained his private pilot license. He was a charter member of Princeton Presbyterian Church where he served as decan and elder for many years and later served as elder and Sunday School teacher at Keystone Presbyterian Church. He currently attended Shenandoah Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class at First Methodist Church in Johnson City. He also served over forty years on ....
The battle with COVID-19 is being waged one shot at a time. Author: Rich Van Wyk Updated: 7:00 PM EDT April 5, 2021 INDIANAPOLIS There are new numbers that show Americans are becoming less hesitant and more excited about getting COVID-19 vaccinations. A monthly survey conducted by Kaiser Health News found more people are eager to get a shot in the arm than in prior months. As an increasing number of vaccine doses become available and clinics make the vaccination process more convenient, it appears more Americans want to get vaccinated. “I have people say they don’t get any shots but they are excited to get this shot. They want to get rid of the COVID virus,” explained Misty Tidd, a registered nurse who supervises the Franciscan Health Clinic in Johnson County. ....
Pfizer vaccine trial shows 100 percent efficacy in adolescents 12 to 15 According to the study, no cases were reported in those that were fully vaccinated compared to 18 cases in those that were not. Author: Lauren Kostiuk Updated: 12:34 AM EDT April 1, 2021 INDIANAPOLIS A new study shows the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine can protect younger adolescents from the virus. Early data shows the vaccine is 100 percent effective for those 12 to 15 years old. The company studied more than 2,200 young people. Half got the vaccine and half got the placebo shot. According to the study, no cases were reported in those that were fully vaccinated compared to 18 cases in those that were not. ....
Age 16-19: 7 percent We ve also removed the language requiring proof of residency, Dr. Box said. The state made this change for several reasons: to comply with FEMA vaccination site rules and because many people may live in the state or frequent the state but not have documents showing an Indiana address. This may include students at colleges and universities, people who work in Indiana and live out of state or those who live out of state but spend a significant amount of time in Indiana. We want to remove any barrier, Dr. Box said. Hoosiers ages 16 and 17 can only receive the Pfizer vaccine and should have a parent or guardian with them during their appointment. However, if a parent or guardian can t be present at the time of the appointment, Dr. Box said most locations will accept a written consent or a verbal consent. ....