THE BULLETIN • SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2021 A7
COVID-19 | Prevention
1-dose shot cleared, giving U.S. 3rd vaccine
Johnson &
Johnson’s
vaccine
offers strong
protection
against what
matters most:
serious illness,
hospitalizations
and death.
Bulletin wire reports
The U.S. is getting a third vaccine
to prevent COVID-19, as the Food
and Drug Administration on Satur-
day cleared a Johnson & Johnson shot
that works with one dose instead of
two.
Health experts are anxiously await-
ing a one-and-done option to help
speed vaccinations, as they race
against a virus that already has killed
more than 510,000 people in the U.S.
and is mutating in increasingly worri-
some ways.
The FDA said J&J’s vaccine offers
strong protection against what mat-
ters most: serious illness, hospitaliza-
tions and death. One dose was 85%
protective against the most severe
COVID-19 illness, in a massive study
that spanned three continents — pro-
tection that remained strong even in
countries such as South Africa, where
the variants of most concern are
spreading.
“The more vaccines that have high
efficacy that we can get into play, the
better,” Dr. Anthony Fauci, the top
U.S. infectious disease expert, said
ahead of the FDA’s ruling.
Johnson & Johnson
via AP
Shipments of a few million doses
to be divided among states could be-
gin as early as Monday. By the end of
March, J&J has said it expects to de-
liver 20 million doses to the U.S., and
100 million by summer.
J&J also is seeking authorization
for emergency use of its vaccine in
Europe and from the World Health
Organization. Worldwide, the com-
pany aims to produce about 1 billion
doses globally by the end of the year.
On Thursday, the island nation of
Bahrain became the first to clear its
use.
Could be a ‘game changer’
In especially hard-hit California,
health experts eagerly await the arrival
of the one-dose vaccine, saying it will
expand supplies and boost access for
the most hard-to-reach people.
“It’s like having a gun with 10 bul-
lets in it — and now I have 10 more.
That’s a better gun,” Frank Laiacona,
director of pharmacy for the rural
Northern Inyo Health Care Dis-
trict — home to Mount Whitney and
Death Valley, where residents may
drive up to 200 miles to get a shot —
told the Mercury News in San Jose,
California, before the FDA approval.
The Johnson & Johnson vaccine
behaves much more like a regular vac-
cine than existing vaccines by Pfizer
and Moderna, which both require two
doses three to four weeks apart. It can
be stored in a traditional refrigera-
tor for at least three months, making
it simpler to use for areas in the state
that do not have the ability to keep the
mRNA vaccines at super cold tem-
peratures. And because it is a single
shot, it does not require a follow-up
visit.
While studies show the Pfizer and
Moderna vaccines were roughly 95%
effective in protecting mild, moderate
and severe cases of COVID-19 after
a second dose, Johnson & Johnson’s
trials showed somewhat lower effi-
cacy of 85% against severe forms of
COVID-19 and 72% against moder-
ate and severe illness. But comparing
the three vaccines is challenging be-
cause of differences in the designs and
dosing regimens of the clinical trials
— and the new vaccine has important
advantages, say experts.
“This will be a game changer,” said
Santa Clara County, California, super-
visor Otto Lee at Friday’s opening of a
new COVID-19 vaccination location
that serves a predominantly Latino
community hard hit by the virus.
A more traditional vaccine
The most immediate advantage,
said experts, is expanded supplies.
Pfizer and Moderna alone can’t make
enough vaccines to quickly protect
everyone. The recent emergence of
variants has heightened the urgency
of vaccinating as many people as pos-
sible. If the virus can’t multiply, it can’t
mutate.
The J&J vaccine also uses a more
traditional approach than the Pfizer
and Moderna vaccines — enlisting a
harmless virus called an adenovirus,
rather than messenger RNA, to carry
a genetic code. So it does not require
extremely cold freezers.
“It’s the jackpot. It is wonderful. It
will allow us to go to farms without
refrigeration constraints,” said physi-
cian Dr. Walter Newman, who vac-
cinates agricultural workers in rural
California.
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The Associated Press and Mercury News
contributed to this report.
OBITUARY
U.S. CAPITOL
Authorities pinpoint suspect in officer’s riot death
BY MICHAEL BALSAMO
Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Federal
investigators probing the death
of a U.S. Capitol Police officer
killed in the Jan. 6 riot have
zeroed in on a suspect seen
on video appearing to spray a
chemical substance on the of-
ficer before he later collapsed
and died, two people familiar
with the matter told The Asso-
ciated Press.
The FBI has obtained video
that shows the person spraying
Brian Sicknick and other law
enforcement officers during
the Jan. 6 riot, the people said.
But they cautioned that federal
agents haven’t yet identified
the suspect by name and the
act hasn’t been directly tied to
Sicknick’s death.
The idea that Sicknick died
after being sprayed by a chem-
ical irritant has emerged in re-
cent weeks as a new theory in
the case.
Find it all online bendbulletin.com
OBITUARY
Investigators initially be-
lieved that Sicknick was hit
in the head with a fire extin-
guisher, based on statements
collected early in the inves-
tigation, according to one of
the people and another law
enforcement official briefed
on the case. But as they’ve
collected more evidence, the
theory of the case has evolved
and investigators now believe
Sicknick may have ingested a
chemical substance — possi-
bly bear spray — during the
riot that may have contrib-
uted to his death, the officials
said.
The people could not pub-
licly discuss the details of an
ongoing investigation and
spoke to The Associated Press
on condition of anonymity.
The circumstances sur-
rounding Sicknick’s death re-
main unclear, and a final cause
of death has not been deter-
mined.
OBITUARY
Ralph Grunst
August 9, 1941 - January 8, 2021
Ralph Grunst passed
away January 8, 2021 in
Bend, Oregon, 79 years
young. He died rushing
into a burning orphanage
to save trapped nuns and
orphans (or not, he did
like to spin a good yarn).
Carol Jean (Wallerich)Moore
August 15, 1949 - February 19, 2021
Carol Jean Moore was born August 15 1949 in Sigourney,
Iowa to Collen and Bud Wallerich. She graduated from
Sigourney High School and completed her nursing studies
at St. Luke’s School of Nursing (RN) and later received
her BSN at Oakland University. Carol is survived by her
husband of 49 years, Doug, daughter Heather and son
Chad; along with her brother John and sister Vicky. She
was preceded in death by her parents, brother Richard
and sister Dianne.
Throughout she and her husband’s careers, Carol had the
experience to live in several states including assignments
in Belgium and Germany. Av er their re} rement, they
moved to Bend in 2008. Carol loved the outdoors and
took advantage of everything she could: running, skiing,
hiking, kayaking, golf and exploring the surrounding
mountains, trails and her favorite, the Oregon Coast.
Most of all Carol loved her many friends she made
through life. Carol lev a las} ng impression on people
and deû nitely brightened their lives.
Due to Covid, there will be no formal memorial ceremony
at this } me.
In lieu of û owers, if you wish, contribu} ons may be sent to
the St. Charles Founda} on-Bend Cancer Center. Please,
indicate your contribu} on should be the at en} on to
Bend Cancer Center in Memory of Carol Moore:
Website: founda} on.stcharleshealthcare.org
Mailing: St. Charles Founda} on, 2500 NE Neû Rd,
Bend, OR 97701
The family is grateful for her caring Doctors, Nurses,
Hospice Care Givers and St. Charles Hospital.
May the roads rise to meet you,
May the winds be always at your back,
May the sun shine warm on your face,
And the rains fall sov upon your û elds,
Un} l we meet again.
May God hold you in the
hollow of his hand.
Ralph was born in
Bend August 9, 1941
to Clarence and Isabel
Grunst, and was raised in
Canyonville, Oregon. He
joined the Air Force av er
high school and served
on KC-135 refuelers as
a boom operator. Av er leaving the Air Force he began
working for Sears as an appliance salesman in Roseburg,
Oregon. His giv of making friends and storytelling served
him well, and he even earned his family an epic trip to
Disneyland for being “Salesman of the Century” (or at
least that’s what he told them).
Ralph loved life and was always up for an adventure.
In 1984 he purchased a used Chevy truck and a sta} on
wagon and transferred with Sears to Anchorage, Alaska
with his û rst wife Margaret and his two kids Michelle and
Mike.
Ralph met his second wife Jean in Anchorage, and
they married in 1996. He re} red from Sears, and they
moved to Tennessee for Jean’s work. Never one to sit
around, Ralph took a job with Home Depot, again selling
appliances. He also became very involved with the Red
Cross as a volunteer and was even sent to assist at Ground
Zero in New York City av er 9/11. Av er four years in
Nashville Ralph and Jean moved back to Anchorage, and
from there to Kirkland, Washington. Upon re} rement -
Jean9s û rst, Ralph9s second! - they decided to set le in
Bend, where it all began.
Ralph never met a stranger and had a smile for
everyone. With him you had a lifelong ally who would
drop everything and be there to help you no mat er the
} me, place, or cost. He was self-reliant and knew that he
could û x it, whatever the problem, given enough } me
and trips to the hardware store. He shared all he had
with anyone in need and was a devoted man who loved
his family and friends.
Ralph was a û ghter, surviving colon cancer, diabetes,
demen} a, and Alzheimer9s before succumbing to a
stroke. He lev this life well lived and well loved, and
remains in his family’s hearts a beloved father, brother,
husband, grandfather, son, and uncle. He is survived by
his wife Jean, daughter Michelle, son Mike, grandchildren
Caden and Chloe, sister Jean Marie, brother Fred, many
extended family members, and his cute lit le dog Ajax.
A celebra} on of life will be held later this year when
family and friends can safely gather.
In Memory of
Marjorie Jean deBarathy Lussier
December 27, 1944 - February 19, 2021
With personal grace and
dignity, Margie Jean Lussier
exempliû ed true warmth,
uncondi} onal love and
caring, especially to her
soulmate of 40+ years,
Jim Lussier. On a sunny
Friday morning, Margie
became unencumbered by
the perils of Parkinson’s
disease and her blissful
presence is now free to
roam our universe in her own way.
Margie leaves behind a large circle of family and friends,
many of which she cul} vated at St. Charles Medical
Center where she worked for nearly 30 years. She began
as an Assistant to Sister Catherine Hellman, President/
CEO, and helped establish the Air Life membership
program, among many other tasks. Margie embodied
the hospital9s mission <To Improve the health of those
we serve in a spirit of love and compassion=.
Margie was born in Texas during WW II but grew up in
But e Montana. She graduated from But e High School
in 1963 and Kinman Business University in Spokane
WA in 1964. Always focused on self-improvement,
she graduated from Linû eld College with a B.A. in
Management in 1988.
Growing up in But e MT with her brothers and parents
made Margie acutely aware of life9s beauty and it9s
fragile nature. She had fond memories of the bright
colored horses on the park carousel surrounded by
proliû c û owers (even in poor mining soil). Her good
memories of fun and friends, including û rst husband
Frank, came to be intertwined but their marriage did
not survive the Vietnam War. Margie9s love for nature9s
beauty blossomed again in Central Oregon with her
love of the Metolius, ice ska} ng on Devil9s lake and
living in the shadow of the Three Sisters (especially with
Bill Keale Hawaiian music playing).
Margie served as President of the Central Oregon
Parkinson9s Council to expand services in Central
Oregon. She loved her <Dream Circle99 friends and
always followed up with Parkinson9s folks she met
during support group sessions. She valiantly fought that
dreaded disease and its impact on her friends. Always
an advocate, in her last days with us, she asked us all to
commit to advancing world peace and human kindness
to each other.
Margie was devoted to her extended family and found
great joy in her roles, especially as <Grandma Margie=
to her four grandkids Jamison, Jayden, Elizabeth and
Peyton. She was preceded in death by her parents,
Sidney and Mabel Irvine deBarathy. Margie is survived
by her husband Jim Lussier; two brothers Steve (Nancy)
deBarathy and Sid (Pauline) deBarathy; stepdaughters
Julane (Jim) Dover and Jenny (Shane) Groshong; sister-
in-law Kathryn Lussier; and û ve nieces and nephews. Of
special note was Margie9s long-} me rela} onship with
Norwegian exchange student Beate (Tom) Fodstad and
her wonderful family.
A Celebra} on of Life is planned for a warm summer
day. Contribu} ons can be made in her name to Partners
in Care, Parkinson9s Resources of Oregon and the
Parkinson9s Center at OHSU. Memories can be shared
on her page at caringbridge.org.
Margie9s memory will be cherished by her husband
Jim and all her family and friends. Please remember
her gentle spirit, sincerity and desire to improve the
world which can be a guide for us all. If you have found
Margie9s life an inspira} on, as a giv to her, please do
something really kind for someone.