Biden plans to release all available doses of COVID-19 vaccine instead of holding back for second doses, a major pandemic policy shift. The incoming Biden administration announced a plan Friday to prioritize the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, getting as many people vaccinated as quickly as possible. The announcement comes as the nation’s vaccine roll out lags and COVID-19 deaths in the US reach an all-time high, topping 4,000 a day. Ref. USAToday.
Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine protects against new UK and South African variants. The company says studies show its vaccine is effective against emerging strains of the coronavirus but plans to test a booster to its two-dose regimen out of "An abundance of caution." Ref. USAToday.
I got the first dose of the Moderna vaccine today. It seems the second dose is the one people are watching closely. I haven't had any symptoms other than my arm being sore. I'm watching myself closely.