Staff report The CDC and FDA halted the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday, April 13, in order to review six reported cases of a rare and severe side effect that has resulted in at least one death. More than 6.8 million doses of the vaccine have been administered in the Read More
Emery Wainscott Contributing Writer ewainscott@murraystate.edu A local artist designed a sculpture to honor the efforts of healthcare workers and those who have died because of COVID-19. George Bandarra, owner of Bandi’s Iron Hammer, designed the sculpture, which has been displayed both at the Primary Care Medical Center and the CFSB Center for community members to Read More
Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu A plethora of people in the Murray State community have already received a COVID-19 vaccine at the CFSB Center and more are to come in the near future. Gov. Andy Beshear recently announced that more vaccines will be made available for those in the 1C group at regional vaccination sites. Along Read More
Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu Cady Stribling News Writer cstribling1@murraystate.edu On Tuesday, Feb. 2, President Bob Jackson and a panel of distinguished medical, governmental and historical officials talked to the Murray State community about the latest COVID-19 updates and the vaccine at the first virtual Town & Gown President’s Breakfast of 2021. Panelists included Chief Medical Read More
Gage Johnson Editor-in-Chief gjohnson17@murraystate.edu With cases continually skyrocketing across Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear has issued new recommendations for businesses, schools, restaurants and other establishments across the commonwealth. In Beshear’s media briefing on Tuesday, Oct. 27, he introduced a slate of guidelines called the “red zone reduction recommendations.” The list includes the following: – Employers allow Read More
Daniella Tebib News Editor dtebib@murraystate.edu The News sat down with President Bob Jackson, Chief Medical Officer Bob Hughes and Director of Communication Shawn Touney on Wednesday, Aug. 5 to discuss the pressing questions the Murray State community has about the return to campus. Before returning to campus, students, faculty and staff are required to fill Read More