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The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

The Student News Site of Biola University

The Chimes

COVID-19 update: possibility of new FDA-approved vaccine

COVID-19 update: possibility of new FDA-approved vaccine
AstraZeneca could be the fourth vaccine approved by the FDA for Americans.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor March 22, 2021

A total of 127 million vaccines have been administered in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s COVID Data Tracker. In upcoming weeks, a potential fourth vaccine will be filed for approval for emergency authorization. POSSIBILITY OF NEW FDA-APPROVED VACCINE? New...

Biola expands on-campus engagement opportunities as LA County moves to red tier

Biola freshmen Jessica White, Laura Dahl, and Stephanie Wilkerson reunite after the winter break while eating lunch together in the cafeteria.
Most summer courses remain online, but more students will be allowed on campus.
Natalie Willis, Editor-in-Chief March 19, 2021

On March 19, Biola announced in an email newly permitted on-campus activities following a downward trend of COVID-19 cases in Los Angeles county, moving Biola and surrounding areas to the red tier.  SLOWLY REOPENING CAMPUS LIFE  While residential housing will not be expanded for the spring semester,...

COVID-19 update: Biola to vaccinate its frontline workers

COVID-19 update: Biola to vaccinate its frontline workers
Moderna begins testing their vaccine on children and counties loosen their restrictions.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor March 16, 2021

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 111 million COVID-19 vaccines have been administered—now making up 21.7% of the total U.S. population. The U.S. is currently administering over 2.7 million shots a day.  The goal according to President Joe Biden is to have enough vaccines...

COVID-19 update: increase in vaccine distribution and state reopening plans

COVID-19 update: increase in vaccine distribution and state reopening plans
The CDC updated gathering guidelines amid new vaccine rollout.
Bethsabe Camacho, Deputy News Editor March 8, 2021

After a year marked by lockdowns, increases in coronavirus cases and over half a million deaths, states are beginning to loosen their restrictions. Americans can expect to go back to some level of normalcy now that cases, on average, are on a downward trend, there are more vaccine distributions, and...

California to reopen theme parks and stadiums by April 1

California to reopen theme parks and stadiums by April 1
With a downward trend of COVID-19 cases, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered slow reopening of major outdoor gatherings.
Maria Weyne, News Editor March 5, 2021

On March 5, Gov. Gavin Newson officially announced that red tier counties in California will allow the reopening of theme parks and stadiums on April 1.  According to Newsom, since California has been seeing a major downward trend in coronavirus cases, counties reaching the red tier will be able...