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CDC now classifies coronavirus Delta variant a 'variant of concern'

Tue, 2021-06-15 17:50 — mike kraft

CDC now calls coronavirus Delta variant a 'variant of concern' The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now calls the Delta variant of the novel coronavirus, also known as B.1.617.2, a "variant of concern." Jen Christensen, CNN CNN

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Vaccinatation efforts may continue for years as Covid-19 variants circle the globe, expert says

Tue, 2021-06-15 10:23 — mike kraft

Efforts to vaccinate the US may continue for years as Covid-19 variants circle the globe, expert says Covid-19 infections may be on the decline, but the urgency to continue vaccinating the US population is far from over, one expert said. Madeline Holcombe, CNN CNN

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Astra antibody cocktail did not prevent COVID-19 symptoms in large trial

Tue, 2021-06-15 10:09 — mike kraft

Astra antibody cocktail fails to prevent COVID-19 symptoms in large trial AstraZeneca (AZN.L) said on Tuesday a late-stage trial failed to provide evidence that its COVID-19 antibody therapy protected people who had contact with an infected person from the disease, a small setback in its efforts to find alternatives to vaccines. Vishwadha Chander,Ludwig Burger

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A third dose of Covid vaccine may help protect immunocompromised patients, small study suggests

Mon, 2021-06-14 19:08 — mike kraft

A third dose of Covid vaccine may help protect immunocompromised patients, small study suggests Some organ transplant patients saw a boost in antibody levels after receiving a third dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. NBC News

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Countering the Delta variant: Two vaccine doses are highly effective --new study

Mon, 2021-06-14 18:56 — mike kraft

Two doses of vaccine highly effective against Delta variant, U.K. officials say Experts say it's absolutely vital to get the second dose of a two-dose series vaccine. NBC News

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British Prime Minister anounces delay in ending coronavirus restrictions

Mon, 2021-06-14 13:29 — mike kraft

Boris Johnson delays end of England’s coronavirus restrictions as delta variant cases climb June 21 was supposed to mark England’s “freedom day,” when the country’s remaining coronavirus restrictions would end, but the government has opted to keep them in place. Jennifer Hassan, Paul Schemm, Adam Taylor Washington Post

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WEBNAR: Wednesday, June 16 1PM (ET): Global Vaccine Access: Challenges and Opportunities

Mon, 2021-06-14 13:16 — mike kraft

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Global Vaccine Access: Challenges and Opportunities

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Climate Change: US and Japan block G7 proposals to limit coal useage

Mon, 2021-06-14 11:37 — mike kraft

US and Japan leave G7 stuck on coal The climate unity of rich democracies foundered on their inability to commit to ending coal use. POLITICO

FALMOUTH, England — At a global summit meant to showcase their efforts to rescue the climate, the leaders of the richest, most advanced countries on the planet were left stuck on the rock that fueled the 19th century.

Days of negotiations at the G7 leaders summit in Cornwall failed to set an end-date for coal after the U.S. and Japan blocked a deal.

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India: coronavirus rules cautiously relaxed as new cases dip to two-month low

Mon, 2021-06-14 11:10 — mike kraft

India gingerly eases coronavirus rules as new cases dip to two-month low Many Indian states eased coronavirus restrictions on Monday including the capital Delhi, where authorities allowed all shops and malls to open, as the number of new infections dropped to the lowest in more than two months. Neha Arora,Uday Sampath Kumar Reuters

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Pfizer CEO confident that its COVID-19 vaccine protects against more severe Delta variant

Mon, 2021-06-14 09:57 — mike kraft

CEO "comfortable" Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine protects against more severe Delta variant Bourla believes Pfizer is ready to leap into action with new vaccines to protect against the possible variants within 100 days. cbsthismorning

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