COVID-19 vaccine clinics coming to Monroeville Mall and Pittsburgh Mills – WTAE Pittsburgh

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we are now entering our fourth week of increased trends in cases. While we’re watching these increasing case counts with concern. The good news is that millions of Americans are stepping up every day to get vaccinated. Saturday, as Andy mentioned, CBC reported that over four million doses of vaccine have been administered in 24 hours. To date, more than 106 million people have received at least one ghosts, and more than 61.4 million, or 18.5% are fully vaccinated. Trends and data have been indicating cases are increasing nationally, and we are seeing this occur predominantly in younger adults. This is why you’ve heard me so clearly share my concern. We know that these increases are due in part to more highly transmissible variants, which we are very closely monitoring. And as more schools are reopening is even more important to make sure they do so safely with strict adherence to see, even see guidance. And for all of us to roll up our sleeves for a vaccine as soon as we can. We are learning that many outbreaks and young people are related to youth sports and extracurricular activities, According to CDC guidance, these activities should be limited, but if they are not, the risks of clusters can be pervading can be prevented with cadence testing strategies, as are being rolled out in so many different places. I understand that people are tired and that they are ready for this pandemic to be over, as am I. Please continue to hang in there and to continue to do the things that we know prevent the spread of the virus. If we all continue to wear a while sitting mask physically distance and get vaccinated, America can and will get out of this pandemic. We can meet this moment if we keep doing our part. Everyone working together getting vaccinated as soon as possible is how we can turn the corner.