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Thai concern about Sinovac vaccine's efficacy raised by leaked memo

Mon, 2021-07-05 10:12 — mike kraft

Leaked memo raises Thai concern about Sinovac vaccine's efficacy A leaked health ministry document has prompted calls in Thailand for medical staff inoculated against COVID-19 to be given a booster of an mRNA vaccine, after it included a comment that such a move could dent public confidence in Sinovac Biotech's (SVA.O) vaccine. Reuters Reuters

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Ukraine approves J&JCOVID-19 vaccine

Mon, 2021-07-05 10:04 — mike kraft

Ukraine approves Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine Ukraine has approved the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson, the health ministry said on Monday. Reuters Reuters

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Studies show vaccines' effectiveness even as tiny fraction of vaccinated (and older) people die of COVID-19

Fri, 2021-07-02 17:55 — mike kraft

Studies show vaccines work even as tiny fraction of vaccinated people die of COVID-19 A new report from the United Kingdom found that 117 people have died from t Caroline Vakil TheHill

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State Department report says predators world wide took advantage of the pandemic lockdowns

Fri, 2021-07-02 12:23 — mike kraft

Pandemic Lockdowns Aided Predators Worldwide, Especially Online, U.S. Says The number of cases of online sex exploitation, including of children, appeared to skyrocket last year as people spent more time on computers. By Lara Jakes The New York Times

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Delta Varient infected 24 at superspreader party in Australia but not the 6 vaccinated guests

Fri, 2021-07-02 11:50 — mike kraft

The Delta variant infected almost everyone at a 'superspreader' party in Australia — but not the 6 vaccinated people After a birthday party near Sydney, 24 guests tested positive for COVID-19. The six fully vaccinated guests remained healthy, a health official said. Andrea Michelson Business Insider

Almost all of the guests at a birthday party near Sydney later tested positive for the coronavirus.
The six fully vaccinated guests remained healthy, a health official said.

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WHO warns Europe risks new COVID wave

Fri, 2021-07-02 11:30 — mike kraft

Covid: Europe risks new wave, WHO warns Cases are up 10% in a week and there are concerns Euro 2020 matches could be super-spreader events. BBC News

Covid-19 infections have risen by 10% in a week in Europe after two months in decline and the risk of a new wave of cases is growing, says the World Health Organization.

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Germany mixes vaccines to better counter the Delta variant

Fri, 2021-07-02 11:19 — mike kraft

Germany alters vaccine mix to better tackle Delta variant German Health Minister Jens Spahn announced measures on Friday to boost the effectiveness of the country's vaccination programme against an expected wave of the Delta variant of COVID-19, which is more infectious. Reuters Staff U.S.

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Florida's ban on vaccination proof requirements complicates U.S. cruise line comeback

Fri, 2021-07-02 11:10 — mike kraft

Florida banned vaccination proof requirements. Not all cruise lines appear to care. Some cruise lines are weaving a path that accommodates Florida's law and CDC sailing requirements. Others are not. NBC News

When cruise ships depart from Florida’s ports in the coming months, some won’t require passengers to get the most effective pandemic life preserver there is — a Covid-19 vaccination.

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EU is working to allow acceptance of AstraZeneca's India vaccine

Fri, 2021-07-02 10:59 — mike kraft

EU working to allow acceptance of AstraZeneca's India vaccine jab, Commission says The European Commission said on Friday it is looking at ways to agree a coordinated approach to accepting the Indian version of AstraZeneca's (AZN.L) shot, Covishield, across the European Union but will need some time. Reuters Reuters

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Biden administration misses goal for sharing vaccines with other nations, cites local hurdles

Fri, 2021-07-02 10:06 — mike kraft

Biden misses vaccine-sharing goal, cites local hurdles WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden came up well short on his goal of delivering 80 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to the rest of the world by the end of June as a host of logistical and regulatory hurdles slowed the pace of U.S. AP NEWS

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