Forbes - More Vaccines Ahead

Plus: Cuomo’s popularity drops amid nursing home scandal

The U.S. death toll from Covid-19 continues to rise past 500,000 -- an unfathomable loss, equal to the entire population of Miami. But still, there’s good news ahead. In testimony before Congress, Pfizer and Moderna said that each company is on track to deliver 300 million doses each by the end of July, with new shipments starting as early as March. This means that we’ll soon have enough vaccines for the entire U.S. population. Of course, not everyone will get a Covid-19 vaccine; one major reason is fear of side effects. But we’re here to help. In a new Forbes article, behavioral science expert Dr. Joshua Liao talks about how to overcome these sorts of fears and think rationally about the vaccine.

Business

California is sending out its own $600 stimulus checks to residents-- here’s who qualifies. 

Meanwhile on the Federal level, GOP Senators say that Covid-19 relief negotiations with the Biden administration have stalled.  

Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell told lawmakers today that the Fed plans to keep interest rates near-zero to help the struggling economy.

Science & Health

A new study shows that pregnant people who have protective antibodies against Covid-19 can pass these antibodies on to their babies. 

Research shows that even patients with mild Covid-19 can have lasting symptoms for 6 months or more. 

NBA legends are getting their Covid-19 vaccinations; here are their messages to the public.

What Else We Are Reading

• ‘Held to ransom’: Pfizer plays hardball in Covid-19 vaccine negotiations with Latin American countries (STAT and The Bureau of Investigative Journalism)

• COVID-19 Vaccines Are Supposed To Be Free, But Some In Chicago Are Being Charged $200 (WBEZ Chicago)

• So You Got Vaccinated … And Then You Got COVID. Now What? (FiveThirtyEight)