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Johnson & Johnson to continue rolling out across the US – but is it safe?

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5 years ago

April 24, 2021

The United States has recommenced the rollout of the Johnson and Johnson coronavirus vaccine, after the jab was halted almost two weeks ago pending an investigation into possible blood clot cases.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Food and Drug Administration released a joint statement, revealing that they would still warn of the risk of a potentially fatal side effect involving severe blood clots and low platelets in a fact sheet given to recipients.

CDC and @US_FDA lift recommended pause on Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) #COVID19 vaccine use following thorough safety review. See full statement: https://t.co/yTTGfGsgSH pic.twitter.com/1kYETjWUgJ
— CDC (@CDCgov) April 23, 2021

Officials from America’s Food and Drug Administration said the decision to recommence the rollout of the Johnson and Johnson jab was effective immediately, making it possible for the vaccine to be accessible again as early as Saturday.

“We are no longer recommending a pause in the use of this vaccine” – CDC Director Rochelle Walensky

Medical watchdogs have determined there is a likely link between the J&J vaccine and blood clotting, ‘based on an in-depth analysis’ but urged the risk remains very low.

America’s latest decision on Johnson and Johnson vaccine follows a similar one made by the European Medicines Agency earlier this week.

#VACCINE | #JohnsonandJohnson will resume the rollout of the #COVID19 vaccine, but it'll now include a new safety warning…#tickerNEWS | https://t.co/0W0Nv14dlC pic.twitter.com/Mzie6qYtP3
— ticker NEWS (@tickerNEWSco) April 21, 2021

The EMA on Tuesday said the benefits of the J&J COVID-19 vaccine outweighed any risks.

The European medical regulator recommended adding a warning about unusual blood clots with low blood platelet counts to the vaccine’s product label, which enabled J&J to resume its rollout across Europe.

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US government reopens amid unresolved political divisions

US government reopens after record shutdown, yet deep political rifts and funding uncertainties linger

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15 minutes ago

November 14, 2025

Ahron Young

US government reopens after record shutdown, yet deep political rifts and funding uncertainties linger

In Short:
– U.S. government reopens after 43-day shutdown, causing disruption and unpaid federal workers.
– Political divisions persist, with unresolved issues and nearly equal blame for the shutdown on both parties.

The U.S. government is set to reopen following the longest shutdown in history, lasting 43 days.

This shutdown disrupted air travel and food assistance, leaving over 1 million federal workers unpaid.Political divisions remain despite the funding package allowing the government to resume operations. Republican President Donald Trump’s administration continues to challenge Congress on financial matters, and unresolved health subsidies remain a key issue.

Discontent within the Democratic Party is evident, as moderates and liberals disagree on how to handle Trump’s presidency.

Federal employees affected by the shutdown will receive back pay, with payments expected to be completed by Wednesday. While Trump’s administration previously threatened to withhold pay, there are no current indications of this. The deal reached ensures that federal jobs safeguarded during the shutdown are maintained.

Air Travel Normalises

Air traffic is returning to normal after significant disruption during the shutdown.

The Department of Homeland Security announced bonuses for security screeners who worked extra shifts. State funding for food aid programs will be restored shortly, assisting millions of Americans dependent on these resources.

Polling reveals nearly equal blame for the shutdown is placed on both political parties. Upcoming funding decisions pose the threat of repeating the shutdown cycle as concerns about national debt persist.

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Markets brace as U.S. government reopens ahead of key Fed signals

U.S. government funded through January; traders anxious amid economic data delays and potential December rate cut.

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22 hours ago

November 13, 2025

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U.S. government funded through January; traders anxious amid economic data delays and potential December rate cut.

The U.S. government is funded through January, averting another shutdown for now, but economic data delays and shifting Fed expectations are keeping traders on edge.

Markets now price in a 64% chance of a December rate cut as officials deliver crucial speeches this week.

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