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While Berkshire County waits on its first shipment of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, which could arrive as soon as tomorrow, local and state health officials are stressing its overall effectiveness. Officials say that people should not to dwell on the comparison with the other vaccines.

Pittsfield City and law enforcement officials are urging local seniors to be vigilant as the state’s COVID-19 vaccination buddy system an initiative meant to increase participation among seniors 75 and older in mass vaccination clinics by having an accompanying “caregiver” receive one as well has resulted in an alarming increase in direct solicitation and advertising to seniors from individuals seeking to get vaccinated.