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A federal advisory committee is reviewing the CDC's recommendation to pause the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine due to rare blood clot cases. The committee seeks more information and plans to reconvene in a week to 10 days. Meanwhile, a CDC study suggests that leaving middle seats vacant on airplanes can reduce COVID-19 exposure by 23% to 57%. However, airlines argue that mask-wearing and enhanced cleaning are sufficient for safety, and most have resumed selling middle seats. Special thanks are given to Kaiser Health News for their collaboration.

Why did the federal advisory committee decide to pause the Johnson and Johnson vaccine?

• Due to a shortage of vaccines

• To investigate rare side effects

• To improve vaccine distribution

• To develop a new vaccine

What was the rare side effect observed in some women after receiving the Johnson and Johnson vaccine?

• Headache

• Fever

• Nausea

• Blood clots

According to the CDC study, what is the potential benefit of leaving middle seats vacant on airplanes?

• Increased passenger comfort

• Lower coronavirus exposure

• Faster boarding process

• Reduced flight costs

What percentage range did the CDC study find for reduced exposure risk when middle seats are left empty?

• 23% to 57%

• 10% to 20%

• 5% to 15%

• 60% to 80%

What is the airline industry's stance on passenger safety measures?

• Middle seats should remain empty

• Face masks and cleaning are enough

• Flights should be canceled

• Vaccination is mandatory for all passengers