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Some Georgia schools are trying test-to-stay instead of quarantine for students exposed to COVID-19

Thu, 2021-10-21 10:22 — mike kraft

Instead of quarantine for Covid-exposed students, some schools are trying test-to-stay For test-to-stay, if Covid-exposed students test negative and have no symptoms, they can continue going to school in person. If the exposed student tests positive, they must isolate at home. Jacqueline Howard, CNN CNN

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Mask mandate may relax in a major South Florida school district

Thu, 2021-10-21 08:55 — mike kraft

Mask mandate may relax in some South Florida schools MIAMI (AP) — The mask mandate for students in some South Florida schools could be eased by the end of October as local rates of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continue to fall, officials said. AP NEWS

MIAMI (AP) — The mask mandate for students in some South Florida schools could be eased by the end of October as local rates of COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations continue to fall, officials said.

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White House outlines plans to vaccinate American children age 5-11

Wed, 2021-10-20 17:28 — mike kraft

White House details plans to vaccinate 28M children age 5-11 WASHINGTON (AP) — Children ages 5 to 11 will soon be able to get a COVID-19 shot at their pediatrician's office, local pharmacy and potentially even their school, the White House said Wednesday as it detailed plans for the expected authorization of the Pfizer shot for elementary school youngsters in a matter of weeks. AP NEWS

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White House preparing campaign to eduate parents on children COVID-19 vaccines

Wed, 2021-10-20 12:42 — mike kraft

White House readying campaign for parents on children COVID-19 The White House is preparing a national education campaign designed to provide parents with accurate and science-based information on COVID-19 vaccines for children as federal health agencies review Justine Coleman TheHill

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Combating Misinformation and Disinformation for COVID-19 and Future Public Health Threats Webinar Wednesday, October 20, 2021 1:00PM-2:00 PM ET

Tue, 2021-10-19 14:46 — mike kraft

Combating Misinformation and Disinformation for COVID-19 and Future Public Health Threats

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

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Join us Wednesday, October 20, at 1pm (ET) for the Capitol Hill Steering Committee on Pandemic Preparedness and Health Security webinar: Combating Misinformation and Disinformation for COVID-19 and Future Public Health Threats.

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Children fuel rise in English COVID cases after slow vaccine start

Tue, 2021-10-19 11:37 — mike kraft

Children fuel English COVID case rise after slow vaccine start The spread of COVID-19 among children in England is fuelling a rise in cases nationally and causing concern among some scientists that vaccines are being rolled out in schools too slowly, risking the welfare of children and adults alike. Alistair Smout Reuters

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A Florida private school says students who get vaxxed must stay home for 30 days because of unfounded claim that they'll infect others

Mon, 2021-10-18 10:49 — mike kraft

A Florida school says students who get vaxxed must stay home for 30 days because of unfounded claim that they'll infect others School officials told WSVN that the quarantine mandate exists because they believe vaccinated students can infect unvaccinated students. Yelena Dzhanova YahooNews

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U.S. Nursing schools see applications rise, despite COVID burnout

Thu, 2021-10-14 18:19 — mike kraft

Nursing schools see applications rise, despite COVID burnout STORRS, Conn. (AP) — Nurses around the U.S. are getting burned out by the COVID-19 crisis and quitting, yet applications to nursing schools are rising, driven by what educators say are young people who see the global emergency as an opportunity and a challenge. AP NEWS

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Central Florida school district sees 17 employee deaths from COVID-19

Thu, 2021-10-14 11:33 — mike kraft

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At least 17 Polk County staff members have died from COVID-19 since the start of the school year.

The school district says 12 have died since returning to school in August and five passed away before returning. It's not known where the employees were exposed to the virus. ...

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