Select Stop & Shop pharmacy locations across the Northeast are now offering Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 5 to 11. This follows the Food and Drug Administration Emergency Use Authorization and new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for this population. Children who receive the vaccine at a Stop & Shop […]
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COVID-19 NEWS
This is an unprecedented time in our history. As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, we at The Shelby Report are committed to keeping you informed of the latest news and developments in the food manufacturing, distribution and retail channels, which are so vital to the survival of communities across our country and across the world. Read about recent developments here; we will continue to share stories as the fight against this global pandemic continues.
Posted inPublix Super Markets, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southeast
Publix Pharmacy Offers Moderna, Pfizer COVID-19 Booster Doses
Following recent approval by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, select Publix pharmacies are providing Moderna and Pfizer COVID‑19 booster doses to eligible adults ages 18 and older no sooner than six months after completion of their initial series. Publix Pharmacy also continues to offer first, second and third doses of the Moderna and […]
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FMI Welcomes Judicial Stay On OSHA ETS
On Nov. 12, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ issued a stay on the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Emergency Temporary Standard for COVID-19 vaccination and testing. FMI – The Food Industry Association President and CEO Leslie G. Sarasin released the following statement following the court’s action: “FMI is pleased the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued […]
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NACS Sues OSHA To Block Vaccine Mandate
NACS joined state and national trade associations in suing the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration over its COVID-19 vaccination and testing emergency temporary standard for employers with 100 or more employees. The lawsuit was filed on Nov. 9 in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. NACS will host a webinar at 1 p.m. EST on […]
Posted inIndependent Store News, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Northeast
Weis Markets To Begin Children’s Vaccinations In Some Stores Nov. 5
Sunbury, Pennsylvania-based Weis Markets has issued an update on its in-store pharmacy immunization timetable for the Pfizer-BioNTech children’s COVID-19 vaccine, which was approved Nov. 2 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “We’ve placed a large order for the new Pfizer-BioNTech children’s vaccine and hope to begin immunizing on Friday in some of our pharmacies,” […]
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NGA Responds To OSHA’s Decision On COVID-19 Vaccinations
Greg Ferrara, president and CEO of the National Grocers Association, offered this statement regarding the new emergency temporary standard announced Nov. 4 by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration: “NGA and its members have supported COVID-19 vaccines and have been proud of their role to vaccinate their workforces as well as the […]
Posted inMeat/Seafood/Poultry, COVID News, Home Page Slider, Southwest
Tyson Foods Reports More Than 96% Of Active Workforce Is Vaccinated
Springdale, Arkansas-based Tyson Foods says it has achieved nearly full vaccination of its active workforce. President and CEO Donnie King released the news in a note to members of the Tyson Foods workforce. The full note is below: “Throughout the pandemic, your health and safety has been our top priority. We have used every tool […]
Posted inCOVID News, Home Page Slider, Midwest
Additional Monoclonal Antibody Treatment Option Available For COVID-19
Omaha, Nebraska-based Amber Specialty Pharmacy and Hy-Vee Pharmacy Solutions announce their available services for GlaxoSmithKline’s infused medication sotrovimab. The monoclonal antibody treatment has received the FDA’s emergency use authorization, or EUA, for the treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients. Sotrovimab is authorized to treat patients (12 years of age and […]