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Monkey Pox: US officials call for vigilence, UK descalates, Op-ed says it it should be called a pandemic

Mon, 2022-07-11 12:59 — mike kraft

Health officials remind public to stay vigilant as monkeypox, COVID-19 cases continue increase As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise in the midst of yet another surge, health officials are also warning the public to remain vigilant as monkeypox numbers see a noted increase in both the United States and Europe. CBS Los Angeles CBS Los Angeles

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U.S. orders 3.2 million doses of Novavax COVID vaccine

Mon, 2022-07-11 12:45 — mike kraft

U.S. orders 3.2 million doses of Novavax COVID vaccine The U.S. government will get 3.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine developed by Novavax Inc once the shot has been authorized by the regulators, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the company said on Monday. Reuters Reuters

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U.S. :Undercounted Covid-19 cases leave blind spot as BA.5 variant becomes dominant

Mon, 2022-07-11 09:47 — mike kraft

Undercounted Covid-19 cases leave US with a blind spot as BA.5 variant becomes dominant Official Covid-19 case metrics severely undercount the true number of infections, leaving the United States with a critical blind spot as the most transmissible coronavirus variant yet takes hold. Deidre McPhillips, CNN CNN

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EU backs second COVID booster for over-60s, before variant-adapted vaccines are ready

Mon, 2022-07-11 09:40 — mike kraft

EU backs second COVID booster for over-60s, before variant-adapted vaccines are ready European Union health agencies on Monday recommended a second COVID-19 booster for everyone over 60, as well as medically vulnerable people, amid a new rise in infections and hospitalisations across Europe. Natalie Grover,Francesco Guarascio Reuters

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As the BA.5 variant spreads, the risk of coronavirus reinfection grows

Mon, 2022-07-11 09:30 — mike kraft

As the BA.5 variant spreads, the risk of coronavirus reinfection grows The latest omicron offshoot, BA.5, has quickly become dominant in the United States, driving a wave of reinfections across the country. Joel Achenbach Washington Post

America has decided the pandemic is over. The coronavirus has other ideas.

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New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond

Mon, 2022-07-11 09:23 — mike kraft

New coronavirus mutant raises concerns in India and beyond The quickly changing coronavirus has spawned yet another super contagious omicron mutant that’s worrying scientists as it gains ground in India and pops up in numerous other countries, including the United States. AP NEWS

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US monkeypox cases top 600 in 34 states

Fri, 2022-07-08 17:40 — mike kraft

US monkeypox cases top 600 in 34 states WHO data show that, among monkeypox patients with known HIV status, 41% are HIV-positive. CIDRAP

The monkeypox virus outbreak is growing in the United States and elsewhere, with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) now reporting 605 cases in 34 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico.

New York has the most cases, with 122, followed by California with 116 and Florida with 64.

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U.S. FDA grants full approval to Pfizer COVID vaccine for ages 12-15

Fri, 2022-07-08 17:28 — mike kraft

U.S. FDA grants full approval to Pfizer COVID vaccine for ages 12-15 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday it has granted full approval to Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents aged between 12 and 15 years. Reuters Reuters

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New York City officials recommend masks indoors due to COVID surge

Fri, 2022-07-08 17:15 — mike kraft

New York City health officials said Friday all New Yorkers should wear high-quality face masks indoors and near crowds due to a rise in COVID-19 cases.

"We're currently seeing high levels of COVID-19 in NYC," the city's Department of Health said in a tweet recommending N95, KN95 or KF94 masks for the public.

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Monkeypox: U.S. to ship 144,000 more vaccine doses and expand testing

Fri, 2022-07-08 12:18 — mike kraft

U.S. to ship 144,000 more monkeypox shots and expand testing as cases top 700 Labcorp is testing for monkeypox, and a total of 200,000 vaccine doses are being distributed, but that still may not be enough to keep pace with rising infections. NBC News

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