Coronavirus vaccine news, updates and information for 7-12-2021

<p>This is Vaccine 411, the latest coronavirus vaccine information for July 12th, 2021.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Los Angeles County’s spike in Covid cases continued Saturday, with a second-consecutive 1,000-plus tally of daily infections. Friday doubled the number reported a week before and was the county’s highest daily figure since March. The number’s especially alarming because tallies are usually lower on weekends since there are fewer tests and lags in reporting.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thousands of Cubans took to the streets yesterday in protests. That’s a rare thing in Cuba. They were expressing frustration over pandemic restrictions, the pace of vaccinations and government neglect. The Cuban President, also head of the Communist Party, blamed the United States for the unrest.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The CDC says fully vaccinated students do not need to wear masks in classrooms this fall. The guidance is aimed at helping keep kids in classrooms and participating in sports and extracurricular activities. The CDC encourages a return to the classroom even if not all prevention measures can be taken. For unvaccinated students, masks, hand-washing and weekly Covid-19 testing are recommended.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As England nervously moved toward “Freedom Day,” the vaccines minister says even after that day July 19, masks will still be “expected” in crowded places like public transport. This represents a toughening up of rhetoric. It’s also advised people not rush back to offices if possible. The health secretary predicts daily infection levels could top 100,000, a record for the pandemic.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Even more problem for the Olympics in Tokyo. Organizers were going to allow the sale of alcohol at venues. But the public said wait a minute, citizens are still under alcohol restrictions. Why is it safe for Olympic spectators to drink? Plus, there are concerns alcohol will make spectators yell more and ignore social distancing. So, sale of alcohol at Olympic venues has been banned.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In the United States cas