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U.S. Overview: USA TODAY 80% of Americans 12 and over have first dose; Michigan is nation's hot spot as infections rise in 33 states.

Thu, 2021-11-18 15:24 — mike kraft

80% of Americans 12 and over have first dose; Michigan is nation's hot spot as infections rise in 33 states: COVID-19 updates 80% of Americans ages 12 and older have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine, the White House says. COVID-19 updates. YahooNews

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Fauci says U.S. can reaching COVID-19 endemic level if everyoine gets booster shots

Wed, 2021-11-17 15:19 — mike kraft

Fauci says boosters for all key to U.S. reaching COVID-19 endemic level Top U.S. infectious disease official Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Tuesday it is possible for COVID-19 to be reduced to an endemic illness from the current health emergency next year if the country ramps up vaccination rates. Julie Steenhuysen Reuters

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How Spain has avoided Europe's current COVID surge

Wed, 2021-11-17 15:07 — mike kraft

Why Spain has avoided Europe's COVID surge With over 2.2 million new cases and more than 28,000 deaths over the past week and many countries hitting never-before-seen highs for infections, Europe is now COVID-19’s global epicenter. YahooNews

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The definition of 'fully vaccinated' is changing to three Covid-19 doses. other issues

Wed, 2021-11-17 14:17 — mike kraft

The definition of 'fully vaccinated' is changing to three Covid-19 doses Covid-19 vaccines helped to prevent tens of thousands of deaths among seniors in the US between January and May of this year. Despite their widespread availability and efficacy, many people are refusing a shot. Tara John, CNN CNN

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Nigeria plans mass vaccination drive, considers booster shot

Tue, 2021-11-16 17:23 — mike kraft

Nigeria plans mass vaccination drive, considers booster shot Nigeria will start a mass COVID-19 vaccination campaign later this week, aiming to inoculate half of its targeted population by the end of January, government officials said. Reuters Reuters

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U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) withdraws Trump administration policy that limited FDA review of certain Covid-19 tests

Tue, 2021-11-16 16:12 — mike kraft

HHS withdraws Trump administration policy that limited FDA review of certain Covid-19 tests The Biden administration is withdrawing a policy established under the Trump administration that limited the FDA's review process of certain lab tests, including some Covid-19 tests. Jacqueline Howard, CNN CNN

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Arkansas, New York City, expand COVID booster eligibility to all adults.

Mon, 2021-11-15 23:00 — mike kraft

Arkansas expands booster eligibility to age 18 and older LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is expanding the eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine boosters to anyone aged 18 and older, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Monday. The state joins several others that are making the additional shot available to more people. AP NEWS

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Home COVID-19 tests for making holiday gatherings safer

Thu, 2021-11-11 23:25 — mike kraft

Can at-home COVID-19 tests make holiday gatherings safer? Can at-home COVID-19 tests make holiday gatherings safer? Yes, combined with vaccination, home test kits for COVID-19 can add a layer of safety and reassurance by providing on-the-spot results during this second year of pandemic holidays. AP NEWS

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New study describes how unvaccinated people are more likely to listen to their doctors than the government

Wed, 2021-11-10 23:41 — mike kraft

Unvaccinated people will hear you out on the COVID-19 shot — as long as you don't work for the government A new report from Deloitte finds that unvaccinated Americans are more likely to listen to some people over others. Andrew Keshner MarketWatch

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If cleared by the FDA, monoclonal antibodies could be given to the immunocompromised via injections before exposure to the coronavirus.

Wed, 2021-11-10 17:40 — mike kraft

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Many immunocompromised Americans, including people with cancer, autoimmune disorders and transplanted organs, are impatiently awaiting what could be their ticket back to some semblance of normalcy: the ability to receive periodic injections of long-acting monoclonal antibodies. This, research suggests, could provide them the substantial protection against Covid-19 that in their cases vaccination may not.

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