The pause is an example of a "double-edged sword in public health interventions," said Ogbonnaya Omenka, an associate professor and public health specialist at Butler University in Indianapolis.
"The decision is indicative of vigilance and swiftness of action, which are both necessary for effectively dealing with public health threats," he told USA TODAY. "At the same time, there is a risk of the decision feeding into the already existing vaccine hesitancy. ... Nevertheless, this step is in the interest of the public, because it is the duty of the authorities involved to be safe instead of sorry.
►“Hamilton” creator Lin-Manuel Miranda joined New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday at the grand opening of a Times Square COVID-19 vaccination site intended to jump-start the city’s entertainment industry.
►For the first time in months, shops, hairdressers and pub "gardens" reopened Monday in England. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has urged people to “behave responsibly.” Northern Ireland's "stay-at-home" order is ending and some rules are being relaxed in Scotland and Wales.
►The Chicago Cubs are concerned about a possible COVID-19 outbreak after two coaches tested positive for the virus and three relievers were placed on the COVID-19-related injured list.
► Haiti has not received a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine even though countries began receiving dosage from the World Health Organization five weeks ago, reported The Miami Herald.
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