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New York State Expands Criteria for Vaccine Eligibility
Dear Members of the Syracuse University Community: A short time ago, while speaking at the New York State Fairgrounds, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced an expansion of the population now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Most notably, beginning tomorrow, Wednesday,…
“People are turning to Nextdoor for tips on getting a vaccine.”
Jennifer Grygiel, assistant professor of communications in the Newhouse School, was interviewed by CNN for the story “People are turning to Nextdoor for tips on getting a vaccine. Why that may be a problem.” Grygiel, an expert on social media…
Updates Regarding COVID-19 Vaccine Availability for Eligible Faculty and Staff
Dear Faculty and Staff: The University continues to update our campus community about ongoing developments related to the distribution and availability of the COVID-19 vaccine in New York. The state has not yet expanded vaccine eligibility beyond those in Phase…
“Farm, Food Workers Lagging When It Comes To COVID Vaccinations.”
Laura-Anne Minkoff-Zern, associate professor of food studies in Falk College, was interviewed for the Pacific Northwest Ag Network podcast “Farm, Food Workers Lagging When It Comes To COVID Vaccinations.” Minkoff-Zern, an expert on interactions between food and social justice, says…
“Anti-Vaxxers Melt Down Over Vaccinated People Giving Blood.”
Brittany Kmush, assistant professor of public health in Falk College, was quoted in the Daily Beast story “Anti-Vaxxers Melt Down Over Vaccinated People Giving Blood.” Kmush, who studies infectious disease epidemiology and vaccines, says that anti-vaxxers concerns are unwarranted because…
COVID-19 Update: New York State Guidance | Mandatory Testing | Vaccine Eligibility
Dear Students, Families, Faculty and Staff: The landscape of federal, state and local policy guidance related to the COVID health emergency continues to evolve at a rapid pace. We are following these policy changes and amended public health guidelines very…
“Faith in the COVID vaccine?”
Danielle Taana Smith, professor of African American studies and director of the Renée Crown Honors Program, was interviewed by The Cortland Standard for the story “Faith in the COVID vaccine?” Data from Pew Research Center shows that Black Americans are…
“Advocates worry as most disabled people left off vaccine priority list.”
Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by CTV News (Canada) for the story “Advocates worry as most disabled people left off vaccine priority list.” Landes, who has researched the impact of COVID 19 on…
“NY vaccine plan excludes many people with developmental disabilities vulnerable to Covid.”
Research from Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was referenced in the syracuse.com article “NY vaccine plan excludes many people with developmental disabilities vulnerable to Covid.” Landes has researched the effects of COVID 19 on individuals…
“‘These delays are lethal.’ Advocated urge Illinois to get more pharmacies involved in vaccinating residents at assisted living sites.”
Nina Kohn, the David M. Levy Professor of Law and faculty director of online education in the College of Law, was quoted in the Chicago Tribune story “‘These delays are lethal.’ Advocated urge Illinois to get more pharmacies involved in…