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WHO official opposes boosters before 1st vaccines reach poor countries

Thu, 2021-08-19 02:27 — mike kraft
The Latest: WHO: Warns against boosters before 1st vaccines GENEVA — The chief scientist of the World Health Organization is warning of “even more dire situations” worldwide in the coronavirus pandemic if high-income countries start administering vaccine boosters ahead of poorer countries without vaccines. AP NEWS
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CDC to create new information center to forecast disease threats

Thu, 2021-08-19 01:59 — mike kraft
U.S. CDC to create new information center to forecast disease threats The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Wednesday it is creating a new disease forecasting center to improve the ability to use data to predict and gauge emerging health threats. Reuters Reuters
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Some experts said the new research released by CDC today did not support recommending booster shots for all Americans.

Thu, 2021-08-19 01:51 — mike kraft

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released three studies on Wednesday that federal officials said provided evidence that booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna coronavirus vaccines would be needed by all Americans in the coming months.

But some experts said the new research did not support the decision to recommend booster shots for all Americans.

Taken together, the studies show that although the vaccines remain highly effective against hospitalizations, the bulwark they provide against infection with the virus has weakened in the past few months.

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Covid-19 vaccine booster shots to be offered to Americans beginning September 20

Thu, 2021-08-19 01:16 — mike kraft
Covid-19 vaccine booster shots to be offered to Americans beginning September 20, health officials say US health officials and medical experts announced in a joint statement on Wednesday that booster doses of Covid-19 vaccine will be offered this fall, subject to authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration and sign off from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Jacqueline Howard, CNN CNN
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Rise of delta variant and waning immunity are fueling breakthrough infections, experts say

Wed, 2021-08-18 23:20 — mike kraft
Rise of delta variant and waning immunity are fueling breakthrough infections, experts say Although vaccines lower risk of severe illness and death, officials see need for boosters Joel Achenbach, Ben Guarino Washington Post
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Four states reach new pandemic peaks - but in the states with higher vaccine rates and mask mandates, ICUs are less busy

Wed, 2021-08-18 23:10 — mike kraft
 

As Delta surges, 4 states reach new pandemic peaks for daily COVID-19 cases - but in the states with higher vaccine rates and mask mandates, ICUs are less busy

Four US states have set records for new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations over the past few days, data from Johns Hopkins University shows.

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U.S. Government expected to approve COVID booster shots soon

Wed, 2021-08-18 07:46 — mike kraft
More protection: US likely to authorize COVID booster shots WASHINGTON (AP) — After struggling for months to persuade Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine, U.S. health officials could soon face a fresh challenge: talking vaccinated people into getting booster shots to gain longer-lasting protection as the delta variant sends infections soaring again. AP NEWS
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Overview: Biden administration plans to extend requirements for travellers to wear masks on public transport, and overseas developments

Wed, 2021-08-18 07:28 — mike kraft
Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus The Biden administration plans to extend requirements for travellers to wear masks on airplanes, trains and buses and at airports and train stations through Jan. 18 to address COVID-19 risks, three sources told Reuters. Reuters Staff U.S.

(Reuters) - The Biden administration plans to extend requirements for travellers to wear masks on airplanes, trains and buses and at airports and train stations through Jan. 18 to address COVID-19 risks, three sources told Reuters.

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ANALYSIS: ALthough Delta surges, Covid-19 Breakthrough Cases Remain Rare

Wed, 2021-08-18 01:19 — mike kraft
WSJ News Exclusive | As Delta Surges, Covid-19 Breakthrough Cases Remain Uncommon A WSJ analysis found a higher risk of infection from the Delta strain, but research shows that vaccines still protect against most serious illness. Robbie Whelan and Jared S. Hopkins WSJ
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Lack of paid time off undermines U.S. vaccine campaign --surveys, policy experts

Wed, 2021-08-18 00:02 — mike kraft
America’s failure to pay workers time off undermines vaccine campaign, according to surveys, policy experts Eli Rosenberg, Jeff Stein Washington Post

As federal policymakers search for ways to boost America’s vaccination rates, a lack of paid sick leave is playing a role in deterring low-wage workers from taking time off to get vaccinated, according to surveys and policy experts.

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Study: Even Moderate COVID Restrictions Can Slow The Spread Of The Virus — If They're Timely

Tue, 2021-08-17 23:34 — mike kraft
Even Moderate COVID Restrictions Can Slow The Spread Of The Virus — If They're Timely Mask mandates and other interventions can help stop a surge, even where vaccination rates are low, say scientists who combed through states' data. When they start and how long they last matters. NPR.org
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U.S. expected to advise COVID booster shots for most Americans at 8 months

Tue, 2021-08-17 23:19 — mike kraft
Biden administration to advise COVID vaccine boosters for most Americans at 8 months Officials are concerned by the nationwide surge in new COVID cases, driven by the Delta variant. Caitlin Owens,Rebecca Falconer Axios
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Why a fast-spreading coronavirus and a half-vaccinated public can be a recipe for disaster

Tue, 2021-08-17 22:40 — Naomisfreeman
Why a fast-spreading coronavirus and a half-vaccinated public can be a recipe for disaster Unleashing a fast-spreading coronavirus variant on a half-vaccinated population can lead to a vaccine-resistant strain. Los Angeles Times
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The debate over COVID vaccine boosters is intensifying after federal health authorities authorized a third dose of the vaccine for immunocompromised people last week

Tue, 2021-08-17 22:09 — Naomisfreeman
CDC action heats up debate over vaccine boosters The debate over COVID vaccine boosters is intensifying after federal health authorities authorized a third dose of the vaccine for immunocompromised people last week. Nathaniel Weixel TheHill

Health experts said the decision made sense, but the move is likely to spur more confusion than clarity about the need for a booster dose. 

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UK review finds COVID-19 shots do not raise risk of miscarriage

Tue, 2021-08-17 08:16 — mike kraft

Aug 16 (Reuters) - The UK's health regulator said on Monday COVID-19 vaccines did not raise the risk of miscarriage, and that it had not found any link between the shots and changes to menstrual periods.

"There is no pattern from the reports to suggest that any of the COVID-19 vaccines used in the UK, or any reactions to these vaccines, increase the risk of miscarriage or stillbirth," the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) said in a statement.

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