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In U.S, homelessness surging in many cities as COVID assistance ends

Thu, 2022-10-06 11:09 — mike kraft

Amid end to COVID help, homelessness surging in many cities SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — In California's capital, massive tent encampments have risen along the American River and highway overpasses have become havens for homeless people, whose numbers have jumped a staggering nearly 70% over two years. AP NEWS

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Analysis: After vaccines became available, a partisan gap in U.S. deaths emerged--Republicans died at higher rate--study

Tue, 2022-10-04 17:02 — mike kraft

Analysis | After vaccines became available, a partisan gap in deaths emerged The link between covid deaths and partisanship gets robust reinforcement. Philip Bump Washington Post

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Opinion: The Pandemic's legacy--it will happen again

Tue, 2022-10-04 11:26 — mike kraft

The Pandemic’s Legacy Is Already Clear All of this will happen again. Ed Yong The Atlantic

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Covid Pandemic boosts and changes U.S. gun sales

Tue, 2022-10-04 10:33 — mike kraft

The Pandemic May Have Changed Gun Ownership In America For The Long Haul Americans are on track for their third-highest gun-buying year, despite a drop in monthly sales. YahooNews

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Misinformation issue: California governor signs bill that allows disciplining doctors who spread false information about COVID

Tue, 2022-10-04 10:21 — mike kraft

California: Docs may be disciplined for spreading COVID lies SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Doctors who spread coronavirus lies could be disciplined for unprofessional conduct in California under a law signed Friday by Gov. Gavin Newsom. The bill, AB2098 , introduced by Democratic Assembly Member Evan Low, declares that a physician or surgeon commits professional misconduct if they disseminate “misinformation or disinformation" about the nature and risks of COVID-19, its prevention and treatment and the development, safety and effectiveness of vaccines. AP NEWS

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Covid has left a third of young people feeling life is out of control – British study

Tue, 2022-10-04 09:58 — mike kraft

Covid has left a third of young people feeling life is out of control – study Researchers also found more than 60% of 16-25-year-olds are scared about their generation’s future the Guardian

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The COVID-19 Booster’s Public Relations Problem

Mon, 2022-10-03 19:35 — mike kraft

4 Ways the U.S. Failed COVID-19 Vaccine Messaging With a new coronavirus booster rolling out, a leading expert on vaccines explains how public health leaders have struggled to set expectations for the COVID-19 vaccine and convey clearly who benefits from each additional shot. Robin Fields ProPublica

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Supreme Court rejects challenge to U.S. vaccine mandate for health workers

Mon, 2022-10-03 17:45 — mike kraft

Supreme Court turns away challenge to U.S. vaccine rule for health workers The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge by Missouri and nine other states - mostly Republican-led - to President Joe Biden's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for workers in healthcare facilities that receive federal funds. Andrew Chung Reuters

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Opinion: "Liberal strongholds" retain vaccine mandates --Conservative newspaper

Mon, 2022-10-03 10:01 — mike kraft

"Liberal strongholds" cling to vaccine mandates --Washington Exaiminer

For many people, the pandemic no longer factors into daily life.

But in a handful of liberal cities, universities, and companies, some people are still subject to vaccine mandates that may require as many as four shots to keep their jobs or spots in school.

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Analysis: How the U.S. CDC’s communication failures during Covid tarnished the agency

Mon, 2022-10-03 09:47 — mike kraft

How the CDC’s communication failures during Covid tarnished the agency The CDC made many communications mistakes during Covid, from confusing guidance to delayed recommendations. CDC staffers say they've been frustrated and concerned. YahooNews

...While some employees say they are optimistic that the agency can improve its public health responses, blunders during the Covid response still haunt those who have dedicated their lives to public health.

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