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Can you spread Covid-19 if you get the vaccine?

Wed, 2021-01-13 16:36 — mike kraft

Can you spread Covid-19 if you get the vaccine? Answering this question will take us one step closer to our new normal. Katherine Ellen Foley Quartz

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Coronavirus: few vaccines prevent infection – here’s why that’s not a problem

Tue, 2021-01-12 20:05 — mike kraft

Coronavirus: few vaccines prevent infection – here's why that's not a problem Sterilising immunity means that the immune system is able to completely prevent a virus from replicating in your body. Not all vaccines provide this. Sarah L Caddy The Conversation

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WHO warns that herd immunity won't happen in 2021, even with vaccines

Tue, 2021-01-12 18:56 — mike kraft

WHO warns that herd immunity won't happen in 2021, even with vaccines The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that social distancing measures will need to stay in place "for the rest of this year," even as vaccination rollouts get under way globally, because it takes time to build up herd immunity. By <a href="/profiles/helen-regan">Helen Regan</a>, Adam Renton, <a href="/profiles/ivana-kottasova">Ivana Kottasová</a>, Florence Davey-Attlee and Ed Upright, CNN CNN

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OPINION: Even during a pandemic, hospitals must make family visits and communication the standard of care

Mon, 2021-01-11 16:17 — mike kraft

Even in a pandemic, hospitals must find ways to allow family visits - STAT As the nation copes with Covid-19, it sorely needs a plan to allow family visits to and communication with hospitalized loved ones. Patrick Skerrett STAT

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Pandemic opportunity? Pumping new life into cities.

Sat, 2021-01-09 01:38 — mike kraft

Pandemic opportunity? Pumping new life into cities. How cities are reclaiming streets from cars and easing inequality amid the pandemic. The Christian Science Monitor The Christian Science Monitor

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Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine not affected by mutation seen in contagious coronavirus variant, study indicates

Fri, 2021-01-08 17:20 — mike kraft

Pfizer vaccine not affected by mutation in contagious coronavirus variant A mutation found in fast-spreading coronavirus variants does not negate the Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech. Andrew Joseph STAT

A mutation found in fast-spreading coronavirus variants does not negate the Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech, researchers reported late Thursday.

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People without symptoms spread virus in more than half of cases -- CDC model

Fri, 2021-01-08 15:45 — mike kraft

People without symptoms spread virus in more than half of cases, CDC model finds The finding underscores the importance of following guidelines to wear masks and maintain social distancing. Ben Guarino Washington Post

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240 Israelis found with COVID after vaccination, underscoring need for vigilance

Fri, 2021-01-08 01:28 — mike kraft

240 Israelis found with COVID after vaccination, underscoring need for vigilance Pfizer's shot only begins having an effect 8-10 days after first injection, and only reaches full potential after the second dose timesofisrael

Illustrative: Antibodies attacking SARS-CoV-2 virus (Dr_Microbe;iStock by Getty Images)

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Loss of Smell Occurs in 86 Percent of Mild COVID Cases, New Study Finds

Thu, 2021-01-07 23:45 — mike kraft

Loss of Smell Occurs in 86 Percent of Mild COVID Cases, New Study Finds According to researchers, 95 percent of patients who lost their sense of taste or smell recovered it within six months YahooNews

Most patients with mild symptoms of COVID-19 lose their sense of taste and smell but tend to recover it quickly, according to findings from a new study.

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Blood Plasma Reduces Risk of Severe Covid-19 if Given Early

Thu, 2021-01-07 22:22 — mike kraft

A small but rigorous clinical trial in Argentina has found that blood plasma from recovered Covid-19 patients can keep older adults from getting seriously sick with the coronavirus — if they get the therapy within days of the onset of the illness.

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