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Covid-outbreak hit 79 members of an Oregon church that sued over restrictions on in-church services .

Fri, 2021-05-07 20:18 — mike kraft

An Oregon church sued over covid-19 restrictions. Now, an outbreak there has sickened 74. The Oregon Health Authority said at least 74 people associated with Peoples Church have tested positive for covid-19 — one of the state’s largest workplace outbreaks. Andrea Salcedo Washington Post

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Mask guidlines for workplaces and offices still to be clarified

Thu, 2021-05-06 20:45 — mike kraft

Millions head back to work amid employer confusion over masks, vaccines Although the CDC said that vaccinated Americans only need to wear a mask when gathering in indoor public places, it’s unclear how that applies to private workplaces like factories and offices. Rebecca Rainey POLITICO

Millions of people are flooding back to work as the coronavirus ebbs, but businesses say the federal government's failure to answer pressing questions over masks and vaccinations are complicating their reopening efforts.

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OPINION: India, Brazil and the COVID cost of sidelining science

Wed, 2021-05-05 21:16 — mike kraft

India, Brazil and the human cost of sidelining science Governments that ignore or delay acting on scientific advice are missing out on a crucial opportunity to control the pandemic. nature

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CDC sets rules for trial cruises with volunteer passengers

Wed, 2021-05-05 20:56 — mike kraft

CDC sets rules for trial cruises with volunteer passengers Cruise lines can soon begin trial voyages in U.S. waters with volunteer passengers helping test whether the ships can sail safely during a pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave ship operators final technical guidelines Wednesday for the trial runs... AP NEWS

Cruise lines can soon begin trial voyages in U.S. waters with volunteer passengers helping test whether the ships can sail safely during a pandemic.

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FAA fines unruly and maskless airplane passengers as violent incidents increase

Wed, 2021-05-05 20:39 — mike kraft

(CNN) Federal authorities are planning to fine two unmasked and unruly passengers accused of hitting and grabbing flight attendants amid a rash of disruptive and sometimes violent incidents on board planes.

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CDC papers project US COVID toll could drop sharply by end of July

Wed, 2021-05-05 18:55 — mike kraft

COVID's US toll projected to drop sharply by the end of July NEW YORK (AP) — Teams of experts are projecting COVID-19's toll on the U.S. will fall sharply by the end of July, according to research released by the government Wednesday.

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Why some vaccinated people still wear masks -- even outdoors

Tue, 2021-05-04 20:45 — mike kraft

Why some vaccinated people won't go maskless -- even outdoors Vaccinated Americans are emerging from 14 months of social isolation into a confusing world where key questions remain about where and when to wear a mask. Faith Karimi, CNN CNN

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ANALYSIS: Although nearly a third of Americans are fully vaccinated, holdouts could still delay US return to normal

Mon, 2021-05-03 10:33 — mike kraft

Nearly a third of Americans are fully vaccinated. But one thing could still delay our return to normal As more US state leaders announce hopeful timelines for a return to normalcy, one expert says there's something that could delay how quickly we get there. Christina Maxouris, CNN CNN

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Various US cities, states experiment with incentives to encourage vaccinations

Sat, 2021-05-01 12:27 — mike kraft

Cities, states experiment with incentives for vaccinations States and cities are experimenting with offering incentives and privileges for residents to get vaccinated for COVID-19 as concerns have mounted over the slowdown in vaccinations across the U.S. Justine Coleman TheHill

States and cities are experimenting with offering incentives and privileges for residents to get vaccinated for COVID-19 as concerns have mounted over the slowdown in vaccinations across the U.S.

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More on the Indian variant that is adding to the country's coronavirus problems.

Fri, 2021-04-30 20:54 — mike kraft

This 'double mutant' variant is adding fuel to India's COVID-19 crisis

Human behavior is probably more to blame for the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic than the new mutants arising around the country. But the combination of these two is proving catastrophic.

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