RAC Vaccines and Vaccination Group

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Wed, 2021-01-13 11:16 — mdmcdonald

RAC Workgroup Efforts Focused on Vaccines and Vaccination

The Resilient American Communities (RAC) Vaccines and Vaccination Group is examining and acting on the issues surrounding vaccines development, distribution, vaccination logistics and execution, as well as vaccination strategy, safety, efficacy, trust, and hesitancy. Special attention is currently focused on COVID-19 vaccines and vaccination.

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Biden will direct states to make all adults eligible for Covid vaccine by May 1

Thu, 2021-03-11 19:01 — mike kraft

Mayday aim: Biden wants everyone vaccine-eligible by May 1 WASHINGTON (AP) — One year after the nation was brought to a near-standstill by the coronavirus, President Joe Biden is outlining his plan Thursday evening to make all adults vaccine-eligible by... AP NEWS

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US officials Federal officials relax guidance on nursing home visits

Wed, 2021-03-10 19:05 — mike kraft

Federal officials relax guidance on nursing home visits, citing vaccines and slowing infections The recommendations call for outside visitation when possible but acknowledge visits indoors are the only option for some residents. Amy Goldstein Washington Post

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OVERVIEW: U.S. and international coronavirus developments

Wed, 2021-03-10 17:44 — mike kraft

The Latest: SC nursing homes can open indoor visitation COLUMBIA, S.C. — A year into the coronavirus pandemic, more people can now spend time with family members and friends in South Carolina nursing homes and residential care facilities after state... AP NEWS

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A year into the coronavirus pandemic, more people can now spend time with family members and friends in South Carolina nursing homes and residential care facilities after state officials updated visitation guidelines Wednesday.

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Vaccine supplies: US purchases 100 million more J&J, Europe to get mopre Pfizer doses

Wed, 2021-03-10 17:22 — mike kraft

Biden announces plans to purchase 100 million more Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine doses President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he is directing the US Department of Health and Human Services to purchase an additional 100 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine. Jeremy Diamond, Kaitlan Collins and Kate Sullivan, CNN CNN

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Canadian nursing home controversy raises issue of more freedom for vaccinated residents

Wed, 2021-03-10 14:38 — mike kraft

In Canada, residents of once-ravaged nursing homes are vaccinated but still isolated. The governor of Alaska, Mike Dunleavy, announced that all residents or workers age 16 and older would be given a coronavirus vaccine. The state has the highest inoculation rate in the U.S. nytimes

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New strudy confirms low incidence of acute allergic reactions to mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines

Wed, 2021-03-10 14:13 — mike kraft

Acute Allergic Reactions to mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines This study examines the incidence of acute allergic reactions to mRNA COVID-19 vaccine administrations in health care employees in Massachusetts. JAMA_current

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Brazil's coronavirus outbreak poses international threat

Wed, 2021-03-10 13:05 — mike kraft

Brazil’s growing coronavirus outbreak poses a threat far beyond its borders While other countries are getting the virus under control, Brazil is setting records — and spawning potentially dangerous new variants. Terrence McCoy Washington Post

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More efforts needed to help Black, Hispanic Americans get COVID-19 vaccination

Wed, 2021-03-10 12:38 — mike kraft

Black, Hispanic Americans lag in COVID-19 vaccination as outreach efforts struggle It’s a life-threatening problem that’s been long predicted - but that few in the government or private sectors have yet done much to solve. Now the consequences are hitting some of America’s most vulnerable communities. Nick Brown U.S.

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E.U. Exports Millions of Vaccine Doses Despite Supply Crunch at Home--NY Times

Wed, 2021-03-10 08:52 — mike kraft

BRUSSELS — The European Union exported 25 million doses of vaccines produced in its territory last month to 31 countries around the world, with Britain and Canada the top destinations, just as the bloc saw its own supply cut drastically by pharmaceutical companies, slowing down vaccination efforts and stoking a political crisis at home.

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Italy becomes first EU country to make a deal to produce Rusian vaccine

Tue, 2021-03-09 19:15 — mike kraft

Russia to make Sputnik V vaccine in Italy, a first in EU MILAN (AP) — Russia has signed a deal to produce its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in Italy, the first contract in the European Union, the Italian Russian Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday.... AP NEWS

MILAN (AP) — Russia has signed a deal to produce its Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine in Italy, the first contract in the European Union, the Italian Russian Chamber of Commerce announced Tuesday.

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