Vaccinations

Biden inauguration marks shift in scattered COVID-19 response

Thu, 2021-01-21 01:20 — mike kraft

Biden inauguration marks shift in scattered COVID-19 response On day one of his presidency, Joe Biden immediately set to work on confronting the coronavirus pandemic — an issue that is likely to define his first year in office — by signing several executive Jessie Hellmann TheHill

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WHO plans slew of COVID-19 vaccine approvals for global rollout - document

Wed, 2021-01-20 16:01 — mike kraft

Exclusive: WHO plans slew of COVID-19 vaccine approvals for global rollout - document The World Health Organization (WHO) plans to approve several COVID-19 vaccines from Western and Chinese manufacturers in the coming weeks and months, an internal document seen by Reuters shows, as it aims for rapid rollouts in poorer countries. Francesco Guarascio U.S.

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Covid misinformation takes its toll on British doctors, teachers

Tue, 2021-01-19 16:46 — mike kraft

Conspiracies thrive in U.K. as as doctors struggle with Covid variant "In the U.K., we can look at the U.S. and take that as a warning sign of where things may be heading," one misinformation expert said. NBC News

LONDON — British front-line workers who were applauded on doorsteps in the early weeks of the pandemic now confront a torrent of polarization and misinformation.

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EU kicks off debate on vaccine travel certificates

Tue, 2021-01-19 15:26 — mike kraft

EU kicks off debate on vaccine travel certificates European Union countries kicked off a debate on Monday on whether people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine should have greater freedom to travel in the summer than those not immunized. Philip Blenkinsop U.S.

BRUSSELS (Reuters) - European Union countries kicked off a debate on Monday on whether people who have received a COVID-19 vaccine should have greater freedom to travel in the summer than those not immunized.

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A new COVID-19 challenge: Mutations rise along with cases

Tue, 2021-01-19 14:13 — mike kraft

A new COVID-19 challenge: Mutations rise along with cases The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant that can... AP NEWS

The race against the virus that causes COVID-19 has taken a new turn: Mutations are rapidly popping up, and the longer it takes to vaccinate people, the more likely it is that a variant that can elude current tests, treatments and vaccines could emerge.

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Israeli hospital: 98% of staff who got 2nd shot have high-level COVID antibodies

Mon, 2021-01-18 17:44 — mike kraft

Israeli hospital: 98% of staff who got 2nd shot have high-level COVID antibodies * * * timesofisrael

A new serological study conducted at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan has shown 98% of hospital workers who received the second dose of the coronavirus vaccine have developed a high level of antibodies to fight off the virus.

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WHO chief lambasts vaccine profits, demands elderly go first

Mon, 2021-01-18 15:35 — mike kraft

WHO chief lambasts vaccine profits, demands elderly go first GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization chief on Monday lambasted drugmakers' profits and vaccine inequalities, saying it’s “not right” that younger, healthier adults in wealthy countries get... AP NEWS

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India launches what could be the world’s largest vaccination campaign. But it’s unclear if one of the vaccines works.

Sat, 2021-01-16 16:21 — mike kraft

India launches what could be the world’s largest vaccination campaign. But it’s unclear if one of the vaccines works. India rolls out two locally made vaccines but only one has completed a Phase 3 trial. Joanna Slater, Niha Masih Washington Post

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Sat, 2021-01-16 16:16 — mike kraft

The Latest: Germany reaches more than 1 million vaccinations BERLIN -- Germany has carried out more than a million vaccinations as new infections and deaths remain high and officials mull whether to increase lockdown measures. Figures released by the... AP NEWS

LOS ANGELES — California officials are touting a new mass vaccination site at Dodger Stadium while acknowledging it’s unclear how much more supply is coming from the federal government.

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