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Three takeaways from the emergence of the ‘Delta Plus’ coronavirus variant

Thu, 2021-10-28 18:57 — mike kraft

3 takeaways from the emergence of the ‘Delta Plus’ coronavirus variant - STAT Experts say Delta Plus is more of a headache than a devastating gamechanger in the scope of the coronavirus pandemic. Andrew Joseph STAT

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White House suggests flexibility in vaccine deadline for federal workers, contractors

Thu, 2021-10-28 08:46 — mike kraft

Covid-19 live updates: White House suggests flexibility in vaccine deadline for federal workers, contractors "There is not a cliff here,” White House coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients said. Washington Post

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Vaccine eligibility for mood disorders underscores elevated covid risk

Wed, 2021-10-27 19:16 — mike kraft

Vaccine eligibility for mood disorders underscores elevated covid risk The change will allow millions of people with mental health conditions to get booster shots. Jenna Portnoy Washington Post

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Analysis: An FDA adviser said we need to give kids vaccines to fully understand their safety. Here’s the crucial context.

Wed, 2021-10-27 18:29 — mike kraft

Analysis | An FDA adviser said we need to give kids vaccines to fully understand their safety.

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Federal Judge: Colorado parents can’t exempt kids from school masks

Wed, 2021-10-27 18:14 — mike kraft

Judge: Colorado parents can't exempt kids from school masks DENVER (AP) — A federal judge has issued a restraining order against a suburban Denver county's policy allowing parents to opt their children out of a mask mandate at school, finding that the rule violates the rights of students with disabilities who are vulnerable to COVID-19. AP NEWS

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Biden administration ramps up whole-government approach to address global health threats

Wed, 2021-10-27 17:53 — mike kraft

Biden administration ramps up whole-government approach to address global health threats - Homeland Preparedness News The Biden-Harris administration has reprioritized global health security at the top of America’s national security agenda in efforts to end the COVID-19 pandemic and bolster health systems worldwide by improving preparation, prevention, detection, and response to the next public health … Read More » Kim Riley Homeland Preparedness News

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Trump's White House ignored advice on COVID-19 that could've saved over 130,000 lives, Dr.Birx testified

Wed, 2021-10-27 09:23 — mike kraft

Trump's White House ignored advice on COVID-19 that could've saved over 130,000 lives, Birx said The 2020 election "distracted" Trump and took his attention away from the nation's pandemic response, Birx testified to House lawmakers. YahooNews

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Overview: Enforcement of indoor vaccine mandates proves uneven in US

Tue, 2021-10-26 18:03 — mike kraft

Enforcement of indoor vaccine mandates proves uneven in US HONOLULU (AP) — Go out for a night on the town in some U.S. cities and you might find yourself waiting while someone at the door of the restaurant or theater closely inspects your vaccination card and checks it against your photo ID. AP NEWS

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U.S. FDA advisers recommend Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children

Tue, 2021-10-26 16:42 — mike kraft

U.S. FDA advisers back Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children An expert panel on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly to recommend the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorize the Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11, saying the benefits of inoculation outweigh the risks. Manas Mishra,Michael Erman Reuters

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Pilot program finds cash cards helped encourage vaccinations in several underserved communities

Tue, 2021-10-26 11:46 — mike kraft

You Couldn't Pay Some People to Get Vaxxed. Or Could You? Pilot program finds cash cards did the trick in several underserved communities Molly Walker medpagetoday

Offering a $25 incentive for the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine increased uptake, as well as vaccine interest, particularly among residents of underserved communities, a small pilot study in North Carolina found.

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