January 15, 2022 COVID-19 Updates

12.24.2021 Omicron Updates
Recently, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized a third dose of the vaccine for immunocompromised people.This is because their bodies have limited ability to learn how to make antibodies from the vaccine. For this small group of individuals, a third dose may help them create a more lasting immunity. So, upon hearing this, you might wonder, “do I need another shot too?” and that’s a great question. Read on to learn what you need to know about getting vaccinated again. medium.com/wadepthealth/booster-shots-third-doses-what-you-should-know-d2f75caa5503
 U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine to allow for use of a single booster dose, to be administered at least six months after completion of the primary series in:
  • individuals 65 years of age and older;
  • individuals 18 through 64 years of age at high risk of severe COVID-19; and 
  • individuals 18 through 64 years of age whose frequent institutional or occupational exposure to SARS-CoV-2 puts them at high risk of serious complications of COVID-19 including severe COVID-19.
This specific authorization applies only to the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine. 

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Staying home is still the most effective way to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but face coverings, along with proper physical distancing, can help to significantly stem the spread. Now that many counties are partially reopened it’s critical that people wear masks and practice physical distancing in public.

There are three public orders that combine to emphasize the importance of wearing masks and to encourage people to wear them in public places. When more Washingtonians wear face coverings in public the combined effect can greatly reduce transmission of COVID-19 from person to person, saving lives and helping us open the economy safely and wisely.

The workplace order: Washington employers are required to ensure workers are wearing face coverings at work in almost all situations. Employers must provide face coverings if workers do not have them; employers are responsible to comply with this order, and the Department of Labor & Industries enforces it.
The general public order: This order from the secretary of health requires Washingtonians, with some exceptions, to wear face coverings in public spaces (indoors in most situations, and outdoors when proper physical distancing can’t be maintained). People are individually responsible to comply with this order.
The governor’s order for customers in businesses: This order from Governor Jay Inslee says businesses cannot allow customers to enter their premises without face coverings. Other accommodations can be offered for customers who cannot wear masks. Businesses, with the help of local law enforcement if needed, are responsible to comply with this order.Resources and information for employers and employeesAdditional resources for the publicHow to make a face covering

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