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Early signs COVID-19 vaccines may not stop Delta transmission, UK report

Fri, 2021-08-06 10:15 — mike kraft

Early signs COVID-19 vaccines may not stop Delta transmission, England says There are early signs that people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 may be able to transmit the Delta variant of the virus as easily as those who have not, scientists at Public Health England (PHE) said on Friday. Reuters Reuters

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Mounting Evidence that delta variant is dangerous for kids

Fri, 2021-08-06 10:07 — mike kraft

Evidence mounts that delta variant is dangerous for kids Children are rapidly getting sick from the delta variant of COVID-19. Christian Spencer TheHill

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More US employers mandate COVID-19 vaccines

Thu, 2021-08-05 16:04 — Naomisfreeman

More US employers mandate COVID-19 vaccines Tyson Foods and Microsoft announce that all employees will need to show proof of vaccination. CIDRAP

According to the Associated Press, the Springfield, Arkansas, company will offer a $200 bonus for all front-line workers who receive a vaccine. So far, only half of Tyson employees are vaccinated against COVID-19. . .

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Op=ed: As bad as covid-19 has been, a future pandemic could be even worse — unless we act now

Thu, 2021-08-05 13:35 — mike kraft

Opinion | As bad as covid-19 has been, a future pandemic could be even worse — unless we act now Investing today to guard against future health emergencies would give us a chance to not only stockpile but also transform our capabilities. Eric Lander Washington Post

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OP-ED: I Was the Architect of Operation Warp Speed. I Have a Message for All Americans --get vaccinated .

Thu, 2021-08-05 13:15 — mike kraft

By Alex Azar,Secrteary of HHS in the Trump administration

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Among the many debatable issues around Covid-19 is one unassailable fact: The coronavirus is nonpartisan. It makes no judgment about one’s political leanings. The vaccines that were developed to fight this virus have no political bias, either.

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U.S. COVID-19 cases hit six-month high, Florida grapples with surge

Thu, 2021-08-05 11:35 — mike kraft

U.S. COVID-19 cases hit six-month high, Florida grapples with surge The United States hit a six-month high for new COVID cases with over 100,000 infections reported on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the Delta variant ravages areas where people did not get vaccinated. Roshan Abraham,Maria Caspani Reuters

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Overview: nearly 72 million American kids test positive in past week. A

Thu, 2021-08-05 11:22 — mike kraft

Moderna reports vaccine 93% effective after 6 months; Nearly 72K children test positive over past week: COVID-19 updates Children's vulnerability to the virus and its variants are evident as nearly 72K kids have tested positive for the virus. The latest COVID-19 updates. Steven Vargas, Elinor Aspegren and Ryan W. Miller USA TODAY

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Biggest nursing home employer mandates vaccines for staff, stepping up pressure on others

Thu, 2021-08-05 11:07 — mike kraft

Nursing home to workers: Get vaccine or lose your job NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. nursing home industry’s resistance to forcing workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 for fear that too many of them might quit began to crack this week when its biggest player announced its employees must get the shot to keep their jobs. AP NEWS

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Analysis: Florida governor Ron DeSantis Plays Disaster Politics as State Again Reels From Coronavirus

Wed, 2021-08-04 19:12 — mike kraft

Ron DeSantis Plays Disaster Politics as Florida Again Reels From Coronavirus | Politics | US News The coronavirus has added an unusually political wrinkle for a governor and potential presidential candidate whose state is experiencing a dangerous spike in the pandemic. Susan Milligan US News & World Report

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Arkansas governor now says he regrets signing ban on mask mandates

Wed, 2021-08-04 18:57 — mike kraft

Arkansas governor says he regrets signing ban on mask mandates Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) says he regrets signing a ban on mask mandates in schools as he asks the state legislature to reverse the decision. Lexi Lonas TheHill

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