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Coronavirus Roundup: Treasury Creates New Office to Oversee Recovery; Despite Challenges, Transition Was Well Executed, Says Nonprofit

April 15, 2021

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advisory committee met on Wednesday to review the six cases of rare blood clots possibly linked to the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. After several hours of discussion, the committee declined to take a vote on a recommendation, saying members need more time. Therefore, the pause on administering the vaccine will continue. “The panel did not set a date for when they will meet again, but it could be in the next week to 10 days,” The Hill reported. “There is also a regularly scheduled meeting on May 5.” Here are some of the other recent headlines you might have missed.