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Biden announces US will double global donation of COVID-19 vaccine doses

Thu, 2021-09-23 06:30 — mike kraft

Biden doubles US global donation of COVID-19 vaccine shots President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that the United States is doubling its purchase of Pfizer's COVID-19 shots to share with the world to 1 billion doses as he embraces the goal of vaccinating 70% of the global population within the next year. AP NEWS

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California has the lowest coronavirus transmission rate in the U.S. --How it did it.

Thu, 2021-09-23 02:09 — mike kraft

California now has nation's lowest virus transmission rate California has the lowest coronavirus transmission rate of any state following a sharp decline in cases and hospitalizations after a summer surge. The nation's most populous state is the only one experiencing “substantial" coronavirus transmission, the second-highest level on the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's color-coded map. In all other U.S.

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England's chief medical officer says COVID-19 transmission highest in children

Thu, 2021-09-23 01:29 — mike kraft

England's top medic says COVID-19 transmission highest in children England's Chief Medical Officer Chris Whitty said on Wednesday that COVID-19 transmission was currently highest in 12- to 15-year-olds, and that almost all unvaccinated children would get infected at some point. Alistair Smout Reuters

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Breakthrough COVID-19 cases expected to become more common in coming months

Thu, 2021-09-23 01:15 — mike kraft

Breakthrough COVID-19 cases expected to become increasingly common Experts blame the rise of the delta variant and declining efficacy of coronavirus vaccines but say there is no need for alarm. Roll Call

A breakthrough case of COVID-19 occurs when a person contracts COVID-19 at least two full weeks after the final dose of the vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracks only breakthrough cases that result in hospitalization or death, as these incidences are both serious and very rare.

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Overview: Covid international developments briefs

Wed, 2021-09-22 22:42 — mike kraft

Factbox - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus President Joe Biden will push world leaders on Wednesday to do more to curb the COVID-19 pandemic, and announce a U.S. pledge to buy 500 million more vaccine doses to donate to other countries. Reuters Staff U.S.

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U.S. to donate 500 million more vaccine doses to lower-income countries

Wed, 2021-09-22 22:28 — mike kraft

U.S. to donate 500 million more vaccine doses to lower-income countries The additional doses will bring the total number of shots the U.S. plans to donate to 1.1 billion. NBC News

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Long COVID Is A Mystery. Here's How Scientists Are Trying To Crack It

Wed, 2021-09-22 08:53 — mike kraft

What Causes Long COVID Is A Mystery. Here's How Scientists Are Trying To Crack It It's not clear why some people who get COVID-19 are plagued with symptoms for many months after being infected, but scientists are investigating what's behind these "long haul" cases. NPR.org

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Are at-home covid tests accurate? What the results can and can’t tell you.

Wed, 2021-09-22 08:26 — mike kraft

Are at-home covid tests accurate? What the results can and can’t tell you. While at-home coronavirus tests can be a useful diagnostic tool, the tests aren’t 100 percent accurate and a negative result shouldn’t be thought of as a “free pass.” Allyson Chiu Washington Post

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Routine Covid testing can help schools stay open this year

Wed, 2021-09-22 06:39 — mike kraft

Covid-19 testing data can help schools stay open this year - STAT Testing for SARS-CoV-2 is an underappreciated tool that can give schools real-time and context-specific situational awareness. Patrick Skerrett STAT

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A COVID-19 booster shot that could protect against multiple variants at once is being tested in humans for the first time

Wed, 2021-09-22 05:59 — Naomisfreeman

A COVID-19 booster shot that could protect against multiple variants at once is being tested in humans for the first time Gritstone's booster shot uses vaccine tech that self-replicates once in the muscle, meaning potentially lower doses and therefore fewer side effects. Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce YahooNews

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A COVID-19 booster shot that could protect against multiple variants at once is being tested in humans for the first time

Wed, 2021-09-22 05:58 — Naomisfreeman

A COVID-19 booster shot that could protect against multiple variants at once is being tested in humans for the first time Gritstone's booster shot uses vaccine tech that self-replicates once in the muscle, meaning potentially lower doses and therefore fewer side effects. Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce YahooNews

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Biden bets on rapid COVID tests but they can be hard to find

Wed, 2021-09-22 05:55 — Naomisfreeman

Biden bets on rapid COVID tests but they can be hard to find WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is betting on millions more rapid, at-home tests to help curb the latest deadly wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is overloading hospitals and threatening to shutter classrooms around the country. AP NEWS

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Will AstraZeneca shots be accepted for travel to the US?

Wed, 2021-09-22 01:21 — Naomisfreeman

EU says people vaccinated with AstraZeneca shots should be able to travel to U.S BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission said on Tuesday it would make sense for the United States to allow travel by people vaccinated with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 shots, although existing U.S. guidance already authorises those travellers. On Monday, the White House said it would lift restrictions from November that bar EU citizens, including those fully vaccinated, from traveling to the United States.

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J&J says Covid booster shot is 94% effective when given 2 months after first dose

Tue, 2021-09-21 22:51 — mike kraft

J&J says Covid booster shot is 94% effective in the U.S. when given two months after first dose A J&J booster dose given six months out from the first shot appears to be potentially even more protective against Covid, the company added. Berkeley Lovelace Jr. CNBC

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CDC recommends waiting period for Afghan flights to U.S. after measles cases

Tue, 2021-09-21 07:56 — mike kraft

CDC recommends waiting period for Afghan flights to U.S. after measles cases The CDC announced that it would halt flights to the U.S. for Afghan evacuees for at least a week out of an abundance of caution. Erin Banco POLITICO

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending the Biden administration halt flights of Afghan evacuees from military bases overseas to the U.S. for at least 21 days following a measles vaccination, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter.

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