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Studies indicate that the Coronavirus May Be Getting Better at Airborne Transmission

Fri, 2021-10-01 19:58 — mike kraft

Newer variants of the coronavirus like Alpha and Delta are highly contagious, infecting far more people than the original virus. Two new studies offer a possible explanation: The virus is evolving to spread more efficiently through air.

The realization that the coronavirus is airborne indoors transformed efforts to contain the pandemic last year, igniting fiery debates about masks, social distancing and ventilation in public spaces.

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CDC study finds side effects from COVID-19 vaccine booster are the same as after second shot

Fri, 2021-10-01 10:17 — mike kraft

COVID-19 vaccine booster shot side effects similar to first two doses, says CDC New study analyzed early reports from thousands of Americans who received an additional dose already. CBSHealth

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Changing distribution allocations, COVAX to send COVID shots only to nations with least coverage

Fri, 2021-10-01 09:58 — mike kraft

In a first, COVAX to send COVID shots only to least covered nations A global scheme designed to ensure fair access to COVID-19 vaccines will this month for the first time distribute shots only to countries with the lowest levels of coverage, the World Health Organization said. Francesco Guarascio Reuters

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Pill to treat Covid-19 cuts the risk of death by half, says Merck, which will seek its emergency authorization

Fri, 2021-10-01 09:37 — mike kraft

Merck says experimental pill cuts worst effects of COVID-19 WASHINGTON (AP) — Drugmaker Merck said Friday that its experimental COVID-19 pill reduced hospitalizations and deaths by half in people recently infected with the coronavirus and that it would soon ask health officials in the U.S. AP NEWS

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One can have Covid-19 and the flu at the same time--the dangers and precautions

Thu, 2021-09-30 12:32 — mike kraft

Yes, you can have Covid-19 and the flu at the same time. Here's what that could look like This fall and winter could mark the first surge of patients infected with both the flu and the Delta variant -- which "could be catastrophic to your immune system," one doctor says. Here's how to avoid the dreaded double whammy. Holly Yan, CNN CNN

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France to stop mandatory COVID-19 mask wearing in some primary schools where infection rates are low

Thu, 2021-09-30 12:07 — mike kraft

France to stop mandatory COVID-19 mask wearing in some primary schools Pupils will from Oct. 4 no longer have to wear protective face masks in French primary schools in areas with a low COVID-19 infection rate, according to a government decree released on Thursday. Reuters Reuters

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Overview: Australia and other international briefs

Thu, 2021-09-30 12:02 — mike kraft

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Reuters Reuters

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AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine shows 74% efficacy in large U.S. trial

Wed, 2021-09-29 19:44 — mike kraft

AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine shows 74% efficacy in large U.S. trial AstraZeneca Plc's COVID-19 vaccine demonstrated 74% efficacy at preventing symptomatic disease, a figure that increased to 83.5% in people aged 65 and older, according to long-awaited results of the company's U.S. clinical trial published on Wednesday. Julie Steenhuysen Reuters

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U.S. CDC advisory urges pregnant women to get COVID-19 vaccinations

Wed, 2021-09-29 19:08 — mike kraft

U.S. CDC calls for more COVID-19 vaccinations among pregnant women The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Wednesday issued a health advisory to increase COVID-19 vaccinations among women who are pregnant, recently pregnant or trying to become pregnant, to prevent serious illness and death. Reuters Reuters

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Countering misinformation, YouTube bans false vaccine claims

Wed, 2021-09-29 18:51 — mike kraft

Fighting wave of misinfo, YouTube bans false vaccine claims YouTube announced a sweeping crackdown of vaccine misinformation Wednesday that booted popular anti-vaccine influencers from its site and deleted false claims that have been made about a range of immunizations. AP NEWS

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