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Delta variant reportedly far more widespread in the U.S. than federal official estimates

Fri, 2021-07-09 12:09 — mike kraft

Delta variant said to be far more widespread than federal estimates The reality on the ground is likely much higher because states and private labs are taking weeks to report testing results to the CDC. POLITICO

The more-transmissible Delta coronavirus variant is believed to be significantly more widespread than the current federal projections, according to two senior Biden administration health officials with knowledge of the situation.

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ANALYSIS: Looking at Biden's pragmatic approach to coronavirus rules

Thu, 2021-07-08 11:41 — mike kraft

Inside Biden's pragmatic approach to coronavirus rules President Biden has taken a decidedly cautious approach to COVID-19 passports and other rules governing the coronavirus, signaling a determination to not get in front of public opinion. Morgan Chalfant and Brett Samuels TheHill

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The simple text message seems to work best in encourging people to get vaccinated--new study

Tue, 2021-06-29 19:05 — mike kraft

This simple text message can encourage people to get vaccinated, researchers say Researchers with the University of Pennsylvania found that people who received text messages about the annual flu vaccine were more likely to get the shot. Now, some states and jurisdictions are using the same strategy to help boost Covid-19 vaccine coverage. Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN CNN

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Webinar: Drones for use by first responders in emergencies, Wed, Jun 30, 2021, 3:00 PM EDT

Tue, 2021-06-29 13:09 — mike kraft

Mapping Drone Operators for a National Disaster Response Network This session will discuss the Global Public Safety Drone Database & Map and how to join the national disaster response network. Homeland Security Today Eventbrite

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EU aviation industry warns lack of coordination with COVID certificats could cause chaos at airports

Tue, 2021-06-29 12:01 — mike kraft

EU airlines, airports warn digital COVID certificate roll-out risks chaos Groups representing Europe's largest airlines and airports have warned of chaos and hours-long queues unless countries better coordinate the roll-out of the EU's digital COVID-19 certificate and ensure passengers are processed before arriving at airports. Conor Humphries U.S.

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Conservative state lawmakers are moving to block universities from requiring returning students to be vaccinated

Fri, 2021-06-25 10:39 — mike kraft

College vaccine mandates rile GOP states The red states’ moves potentially set up court fights over who has the power to police campus health just as schools prepare to reopen for in-person instruction. Ben Leonard POLITICO

Conservative state lawmakers are moving to block public and private universities from requiring returning students to have proof of Covid vaccinations or get the vaccine itself, in a push that could complicate President Joe Biden’s effort to get shots to young adults.

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Americans put most trust in doctors, not officials, for coronavirus information

Fri, 2021-06-25 10:26 — mike kraft

Americans put the most trust in their doctor for COVID-19 information: poll A new Hill–HarrisX poll shows that Americans have the highest levels of trust in their doctor for information on COVID-19, followed by their governor and other officials. Marina Pitofsky TheHill

A new Hill–HarrisX poll shows that Americans have the highest levels of trust in their doctor for information on COVID-19, followed by their governor and other officials.

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