It is common to hear about two different demographic groups that are hesitant to receive a Covid-19 vaccination: Republican voters and racial minorities, especially Black and Latino Americans.

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OVERVIEW: CDC probes reports of relatively few teen heart problems after COVID shots; UK variant cited in Los Angeles

Mon, 2021-05-24 08:48 — mike kraft

Coronavirus digest: US probes reports of teen heart problem after COVID jab | DW | 23.05.2021 The condition appeared in some adolescents about four days after the second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine. Meanwhile, Vietnam went ahead with its polls, despite a surge in infections. Follow DW for the latest. Deutsche Welle (www.dw.com) DW.COM

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently conducting a probe into reports of heart problems among a small number of teenagers and young adults who were vaccinated against COVID-19.

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Smell loss from COVID-19, researchers seek new explanations and possible treatments

Mon, 2021-05-24 02:57 — mike kraft

'Life-altering:' As millions cope with smell loss from COVID-19, researchers find new explanations and possible treatments Smell loss afflicts the majority of those with COVID-19. A new understanding is emerging about what causes it, and eventually, how it might be treated. Karen Weintraub

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TESTING: Doubts emerge about value of extensive testing as vaccines take effect

Mon, 2021-05-24 01:58 — mike kraft

COVID testing’s value shrinks as vaccines beat back virus WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials’ new, more relaxed recommendations on masks have all but eclipsed another major change in guidance from the government: Fully vaccinated Americans can largely skip getting tested for the coronavirus. AP NEWS

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Overview: Latin America registers more than 1 million deaths, Germany quarantines British vistors

Sun, 2021-05-23 05:54 — mike kraft

Coronavirus digest: Latin America passes 1 million deaths | DW | 22.05.2021 The region, which includes hard-hit Brazil, has recorded almost 30% of all global fatalities. Meanwhile, US states are lifting lockdown restrictions as the rate of vaccination increases. Follow DW for the latest. Deutsche Welle (www.dw.com) DW.COM

Latin America passes 1 million deaths

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US coronavirus infections drop below 30,000 daily for first time in 11 months n continuing sign of recovery

Sun, 2021-05-23 05:13 — mike kraft

Coronavirus infections drop below 30,000 daily in continuing sign of recovery Experts debate how to track the pandemic’s next stage, with the CDC criticized after it halts a count of ‘breakthrough infections’ in people with no symptoms. Lenny Bernstein, Joel Achenbach Washington Post

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India's COVID spreads to rural areas as deaths again rise above 4,000

Sun, 2021-05-23 05:05 — mike kraft

COVID spreads to rural India as deaths again rise above 4,000 India's COVID-19 outbreak has stabilised in parts of the country, a government official said, but deaths rose by 4,194 on Saturday and infections were spreading in rural areas where public health services are scarce and already overstretched. Shilpa Jamkhandikar Reuters

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A small Indian village cited as an example of how to encourage vaccinations

Sun, 2021-05-23 04:01 — mike kraft

How a village in India reached 100% vaccination in the face of misinformation and hesitancy The techniques used in the village of Janefal could now be a model for regions around the world that are struggling with low vaccination rates. Science

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OPINION: The need to address "needle fear" in effort to vaccinate more people

Sun, 2021-05-23 03:32 — mike kraft

No one likes needles. Of all the barriers to Covid-19 vaccination, fear of needles may seem trivial to overcome. But millions of American adults, not to mention children, still need to be injected to keep themselves and their communities safe. And it’s likely some of them aren’t doing so in part because they fear or just don’t like needles.

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