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Opinions: The path to ‘herd immunity’ would be lined with half a million dead Americans

Mon, 2020-10-19 20:18 — mike kraft

Opinion | A half-million more people could die if America pursues a ‘herd immunity’ plan Pursuing herd immunity is the wrong, dead wrong, solution for the pandemic. Tom Frieden Washington Post

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CDC issues new guidelines for travel: Wear a mask when you are on a plane, train, bus or other public transit

Mon, 2020-10-19 19:30 — mike kraft

https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/news/2020/10/19/coronavirus-cdc-says-travelers-who-wont-wear-masks-should-get-booted/5983253002/

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Fauci: COVID-19 outbreaks would have to 'get really, really bad' before advocating for national lockdown

Mon, 2020-10-19 11:55 — mike kraft

Fauci: COVID-19 outbreaks would have to 'get really, really bad' Speaking to “60 Minutes,” Fauci discusses a potential vaccine and how the country might handle the pandemic this winter. Alexandra Kelley TheHill

... even as the U.S. enters a potentially troubling winter season, Anthony Fauci, the country’s leading infectious diseases expert, says that a nationwide lockdown may not be the best solution at this time.

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Germany improves ventilation to chase away Covid

Mon, 2020-10-19 11:20 — mike kraft

Coronavirus: Germany improves ventilation to chase away Covid Public buildings receive €500m of German state cash to improve ventilation systems. BBC News

The German government is investing €500m (£452m; $488m) in improving ventilation systems in public buildings to help stop the spread of coronavirus.

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U.S. borders with Canada, Mexico to stay closed to non-essential travel until November 21

Mon, 2020-10-19 11:05 — mike kraft

U.S. borders with Canada, Mexico to stay closed to non-essential travel until November 21 The United States' land borders between Canada and Mexico will remain closed to all non-essential travel until Nov. 21, the U.S. Homeland Security Department said Monday. David Shepardson, Steve Scherer U.S.

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Millions more virus rapid tests, but are results reported?

Mon, 2020-10-19 10:51 — mike kraft

Millions more virus rapid tests, but are results reported? WASHINGTON (AP) — After struggling to ramp up coronavirus testing, the U.S. can now screen several million people daily, thanks to a growing supply of rapid tests. But the boom comes with a new... AP NEWS

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ANALYSIS: As coronavirus cases rise, red-state governors resist measures to slow the spread, preach ‘personal responsibility’

Mon, 2020-10-19 10:27 — mike kraft

As coronavirus cases rise, red-state governors resist measures to slow the spread, preach ‘personal responsibility’ Health experts say recommendations, rather than restrictions, are insufficient in combating reckless behavior. Griff

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As virus flares globally, governments use new strategies to target hot spots

Mon, 2020-10-19 10:13 — mike kraft

As virus flares globally, new strategies target hot spots NEW YORK (AP) — After entire nations were shut down during the first surge of the coronavirus earlier this year, some countries and U.S. states are trying more targeted measures as cases rise... AP NEWS

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Global coronavirus cases surpass the 40 million milestone

Mon, 2020-10-19 09:50 — mike kraft

Global coronavirus cases surpass the 40 million milestone Worldwide coronavirus cases crossed 40 million on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, as the onset of winter in the northern hemisphere fuelled a resurgence in the spread of the disease. Shaina Ahluwalia, Roshan Abraham U.S.

(Reuters) - Worldwide coronavirus cases crossed 40 million on Monday, according to a Reuters tally, as the onset of winter in the northern hemisphere fuelled a resurgence in the spread of the disease.

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China passes biosecurity law to prevent infectious diseases

Sun, 2020-10-18 10:39 — mike kraft

China passes biosecurity law to prevent infectious diseases China's top legislative body passed a new biosecurity law aimed at preventing and managing infectious diseases, state news agency Xinhua reported late on Saturday. Reuters Staff U.S.

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China’s top legislative body passed a new biosecurity law aimed at preventing and managing infectious diseases, state news agency Xinhua reported late on Saturday.

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