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U.S. CDC still looking at whether there is a potential stroke risk from Pfizer bivalent COVID shot

Fri, 2023-01-27 11:33 — mike kraft

U.S. CDC still looking at potential stroke risk from Pfizer bivalent COVID shot New data from one U.S.

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Florida doctors worried DeSantis gives ‘fringe’ dermatologist a platform

Fri, 2023-01-27 11:24 — mike kraft

Florida doctors worried DeSantis gives ‘fringe’ dermatologist a platform DeSantis is using his opposition to Covid-19 restrictions and advocacy of medical “free speech” as a central pillar of his messaging strategy, and the issue is likely to play into a possible 2024 presidential run. POLITICO

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US suffered record number of deaths from cardiovascular disease early in pandemic

Fri, 2023-01-27 10:30 — mike kraft

Record number of deaths in US from cardiovascular disease early in pandemic: Report shows New data from the American Heart Association highlights the major impact COVID-19 had on cardiovascular health and death rates during the first year of the pandemic. ABC News ABC News

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EU may pay more for Pfizer COVID shots in return for lower volume

Fri, 2023-01-27 10:09 — mike kraft

Exclusive: EU may pay more for Pfizer COVID shots in return for lower volume Brussels is discussing with Pfizer and BioNTech the possibility of reducing the up to 500 million COVID-19 vaccine doses the EU has committed to buy this year in return for a higher price, a source with knowledge of the talks said. Maggie Fick Reuters

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FDA experts are still divided over who should get which COVID shots and when

Fri, 2023-01-27 09:46 — mike kraft

FDA experts are still puzzled over who should get which COVID shots and when Evidence continues to mount that it’s mostly the elderly who are at serious risk from COVID. Arthu

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U.S. FDA panel recomends retiring original Covid vaccine and using newer versions

Fri, 2023-01-27 09:35 — mike kraft

FDA panel recommends move toward streamlined COVID vaccine approach CIDRAP

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) vaccine advisory group today (Thursday) recommended streamlining COVID-19 vaccine campaigns by offering just the newer bivalent (two-strain) versions of the vaccine for both primary and booster series.

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Will the next worrisome coronavirus variant get detected?

Thu, 2023-01-26 11:27 — mike kraft

The next worrisome coronavirus variant could come from China — will it get detected? Nature - Genomic surveillance is crucial for tracking the next ‘variant of concern’, but many countries are winding back their monitoring. Lewis, Dyani nature

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It remains crucial that variants be tracked, yet scientists question how quickly the next variant of concern will be detected as many countries wind down surveillance efforts.

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Roche launches new test to detect fast spreading Omicron sub-variant

Thu, 2023-01-26 11:13 — mike kraft

Roche launches new test to detect fast spreading Omicron sub-variant Roche has launched a new PCR test to detect a fast-spreading sub-variant of the Omicron variant of Coronavirus, the Swiss drugmaker said on Thursday. Reuters Reuters

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House Republican chairman says he plans broad focus for committee on Covid pandemic

Thu, 2023-01-26 10:45 — mike kraft

Broad focus planned for revamped COVID panel under GOP majority - Roll Call The panel's new chairman wants an “after-action review” but also plans work on the origins of the coronavirus. Roll Call

The new chair of the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic is planning a wide focus on future pandemic preparedness and the impacts of the pandemic on the economy, education and the national supply chain.

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Spain, Japan move toward relaxing mask requirements

Thu, 2023-01-26 10:32 — mike kraft

Spain to scrap mandatory masks on public transport on Feb. 7 Spain, one of the last countries in Europe to still require people to wear masks on public transport to prevent the spread of COVID-19, will likely lift the obligation on Feb. 7, Health Minister Carolina Darias said on Thursday. Reuters Reuters

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