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US FDA authorizes Pfizer pill to treat COVID-19 at home, in major advance

Wed, 2021-12-22 22:10 — mike kraft

Pfizer pill becomes 1st US-authorized home COVID treatment | AP News WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators on Wednesday authorized the first pill against COVID-19, a Pfizer drug that Americans will be able to take at home to head off the worst effects of the virus. AP NEWS

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators on Wednesday authorized the first pill against COVID-19, a Pfizer drug that Americans will be able to take at home to head off the worst effects of the virus.

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OVERVIEW: U.S testing kits rationed in stores, South Africa registers fewer cases

Wed, 2021-12-22 14:13 — mike kraft

'Unprecedented demand' leads to home COVID test kit rationing; South Africa's omicron surge may be over: Live updates Heavy demand for COVID home test kits, including sellouts at some stores, has led major pharmacy chains to ration individual purchases. Live updates. YahooNews

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Biden announces measures to counter Omicron surge, including stepped up testing and deploying military medical professdionals

Tue, 2021-12-21 20:39 — mike kraft

Biden steps up the U.S. pandemic response with help for hospitals and expanded testing

Facing an alarming surge in coronavirus cases that threatens to overwhelm the nation’s hospital system, President Biden stepped up his administration’s pandemic response again on Tuesday and tried to reassure an anxious nation, telling Americans that “we should all be concerned about Omicron, but not panicked.”

In a White House address, Mr. Biden directed his defense secretary to get 1,000 military medical professionals ready to help where needed; he announced new vaccination and testing sites; and he said his administration was buying 500 million rapid Covid-19 tests to distribute free to the public beginning in January through a new website.

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CDC finds coronavirus testing of exposed children in schools can safely replace quarantine

Fri, 2021-12-17 16:49 — mike kraft

CDC finds coronavirus testing of exposed children in schools can safely replace quarantine Children exposed the virus needn't return to virtual learning if their schools can implement a rigorous testing regime instead. Laura Meckler Washington Post

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U.S. CDC handing out free COVID-19 test kits for international travelers

Fri, 2021-12-17 16:34 — mike kraft

CDC handing out free COVID-19 test kits for international travelers The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is handing out free coronavirus tests for international travelers during the holiday season. Lexi Lonas TheHill

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The CDC announced Thursday the initiative began Wednesday in a move to encourage international travelers to test themselves once they enter the country since the U.S. does not require it.

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Political: House of Representatives oversight committee releases report detailing efforts of Trump administration officials to 'undermine' Covid-19 efforts in US

Fri, 2021-12-17 15:37 — mike kraft

(CNN) Trump administration officials made "deliberate efforts to undermine the nation's coronavirus response for political purposes," a House oversight committee led by Democrats said in a report released Friday.

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