In Israel, a third vaccine dose can be administered to people 60 and older beginning Aug. 1, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett says.
Louisiana reported more than 10,000 vaccine doses per day over the last week, the first time the state’s daily numbers climbed above 10,000 since April, according to state data.
Kentucky is seeing a"little bit of an uptick" in vaccinations, Gov. Andy Beshear said, as cases skyrocket in the state.In this June 4, 2021, file photo, a man receives a Moderna COVID-19 vaccine during a mobile vaccination mission in the arcade area at Mile Wide Beer Co. in Louisville. When asked if he was considering a mask mandate, Beshear said,"I am not currently considering reinstating the mask mandate, but it's still on the table if needed."
Kentucky Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack said 95% of all cases involve unvaccinated individuals.
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