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Devastating Europe floods: At least 120 dead and hundreds unaccounted for

Fri, 2021-07-16 09:42 — mike kraft

Europe floods: At least 120 dead and hundreds unaccounted for Hundreds more are unaccounted for after the worst flooding in decades. BBC News

At least 120 people have died and hundreds more in western Europe are unaccounted for after some of the worst flooding in decades.

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The big picture: Delta Variant Widens Gulf Between Vaccinated and Unvaccinated in U.S. and Overseas

Thu, 2021-07-15 11:17 — mike kraft

Even as many Americans celebrate the apparent waning of the pandemic, the thrum of concern over the so-called Delta variant grows steadily louder.

The variant, the most contagious version yet of the coronavirus, accounts for more than half of new infections in the United States, federal health officials reported this month. The spread of the variant has prompted a vigorous new vaccination push from the Biden administration, and federal officials are planning to send medical teams to communities facing outbreaks that now seem inevitable.

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Vaccine deliveries to Asia increasing as delta variant hits region

Thu, 2021-07-15 10:13 — mike kraft

Vaccine deliveries rising as delta virus variant slams Asia JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — As many Asian countries battle their worst surge of COVID-19 infections, the slow flow of vaccine doses from around the world is finally picking up speed, giving hope that inoculation rates can increase and help blunt the effect of the rapidly spreading delta variant. AP NEWS

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It is theoretically possible for a fully vaccinated person to get long Covid. But doctors say that the risk appears insignificant.

Thu, 2021-07-15 09:44 — mike kraft

Can you get long-haul Covid if you're fully vaccinated? Here's what doctors say It is theoretically possible for a fully vaccinated person to get long Covid. But doctors contend that it doesn't appear to be a significant risk. NBC News

Coronavirus infections leading to long-haul Covid-19 in fully vaccinated people are probably very rare, experts say.

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The COVID-19 Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing The Most Right Now

Thu, 2021-07-15 09:36 — mike kraft

The COVID-19 Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing The Most Right Now Has the delta variant or the coronavirus vaccine changed how patients feel or how sick they're getting? Here's what to know. Catherine Pearson HuffPost

More than a year into the coronavirus pandemic, experts have unraveled so many mysteries about how to treat the virus and prevent it. But at the same time, SARS-CoV-2 is always changing as new variants emerge. And accordingly, the ways in which the virus affects people seem to be shifting as well.

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U.S. Surgeon General Calls spread of COVID-19 Misinformation An 'Urgent Threat'

Thu, 2021-07-15 09:24 — mike kraft

The U.S. Surgeon General Is Calling COVID-19 Misinformation An 'Urgent Threat' The nation's top doctor, Vivek Murthy, says misinformation will keep sowing mistrust and endangering lives unless all Americans do their part to fight it. NPR.org

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EU says not all COVID vaccines equal for allowing visitors

Wed, 2021-07-14 14:13 — mike kraft

Immunized but banned: EU says not all COVID vaccines equal LONDON (AP) — After Dr. Ifeanyi Nsofor and his wife received two doses of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine in Nigeria, they assumed they would be free to travel this summer to a European destination of their choice. AP NEWS

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Delta's rise in Europe prompts renewed restrictions and a caution to the U.S.

Wed, 2021-07-14 13:54 — mike kraft

Delta variant’s rise plunges Europe into uncertainty — and offers a warning to the U.S. The swift spread of the Delta variant across Europe has upended wishful thinking of a quick return to normal from the COVID-19 pandemic — and is offering a warning to the U.S. Melissa Rossi YahooNews

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Human behavior, Superspreader 'explosions' continue to hinder pandemic control efforts

Wed, 2021-07-14 10:36 — mike kraft

Superspreader 'explosions' continue to plague pandemic efforts New coronavirus strains are a risk, but experts say human behavior and social interactions that lead to superspreader events remain the most serious threat. NBC News

Superspreader events that first seeded the coronavirus in the United States are keeping the pandemic smoldering, with experts pointing to human behavior and social circles as the main drivers.

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