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CDC now classifies coronavirus Delta variant a 'variant of concern'

Tue, 2021-06-15 17:50 — mike kraft

CDC now calls coronavirus Delta variant a 'variant of concern' The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now calls the Delta variant of the novel coronavirus, also known as B.1.617.2, a "variant of concern." Jen Christensen, CNN CNN

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New York and California, the "Big Two," lift most coroanvirus restrictions

Tue, 2021-06-15 14:47 — mike kraft

New York lifts most Covid restrictions 'effective immediately' now that 70% of adults have at least one vaccine shot Rich Mendez CNBC

New York will lift most of its Covid-19 restrictions now that 70% of all adults in the state have been vaccinated with at least one dose, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday.

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ANALYSIS: More data on coronarvirus infections dropping in states with more vaccinations, rising in states with low vaccination rates

Mon, 2021-06-14 19:19 — mike kraft

Coronavirus infections dropping where people are vaccinated, rising where they are not, Post analysis finds As recently as June 4, states with higher vaccination rates did not have significantly lower case rates than states where few people were vaccinated. Washington Post

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Overview: 8 states see a rise in infection rates, 29% of Republicans don't want vaccine

Mon, 2021-06-14 10:18 — mike kraft

8 states see a rise in infection rates, 29% of Republicans don't want vaccine – yet: Live COVID-19 updates New COVID-19 cases are declining across most of the country, but most states bucking that trend have lower vaccination rates. Latest COVID-19 news. John Bacon and Elinor Aspegren USA TODAY

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OPINION: Suggestions for how to help the majority of unvaccinated adults who fear needles

Fri, 2021-06-11 20:45 — mike kraft

Over half of adults unvaccinated for COVID-19 fear needles – here's what's proven to help Though many adults report a fear of needles, most research on needle fear has focused on children. FG Trade/E+ via Getty ImagesIf you’re among the 25% of Americans averse to needles, you’re probably not surprised by the COVID-19 immunization stall. Even for those who want immunity, bribes with beer or lottery tickets may not be enough to override anxiety made worse by pervasive images of needles in the media.

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Childhood vaccinations drop during pandemic may raise risk of other illnesses when schools reopen, CDC says

Thu, 2021-06-10 19:21 — mike kraft

Drop in childhood vaccinations during pandemic may raise risk of other outbreaks when schools reopen, CDC says The American Academy of Pediatrics calls on parents to get their children up-to-date on shots before they return to class. Lena H. Sun Washington Post

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Houston Methodist hospital system suspends 178 health workers for refusing COVID-19 vaccination

Wed, 2021-06-09 17:45 — mike kraft

178 health care workers suspended from Houston Methodist hospital system for refusing COVID-19 vaccination Scores of workers at a Houston Methodist hospital system have been suspended and face being fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccination. John Bacon USA TODAY

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ANALYSIS: Lockdown' states like California did better economically than more open states like Florida--new study

Wed, 2021-06-09 13:50 — mike kraft

'Lockdown' states like California did better economically than 'looser' states like Florida, new COVID data shows Not only did big states with more stringent COVID measures end 2020 with fewer infections per capita, they also tended to post better economic growth numbers last year than states with fewer restrictions. Andrew Romano YahooNews

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Moscow faces rising COVID-19 cases, toughens enforcement of mask and glove requirements

Wed, 2021-06-09 11:47 — mike kraft

Moscow to toughen enforcement of COVID-19 rules as cases rise Authorities in Moscow said on Wednesday they would step up enforcement of rules requiring people to wear medical masks and gloves in indoor public spaces due to a rising number of COVID-19 cases in the Russian capital. Reuters Reuters

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Boosting COVID vaccinations with virtual reality game--Denmark trial

Wed, 2021-06-09 11:23 — mike kraft

Denmark trial uses virtual reality game to boost COVID vaccinations Denmark researchers are using virtual reality to encourage more COVID-19 vaccinations, through a game of maneuvering through a virus-infected crowd in a city square. Tim Barsoe Reuters

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