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Overview: Delta variant expected to be dominant in US; international developments

Fri, 2021-06-18 09:41 — mike kraft

The Latest: CDC: Delta variant expected to be dominant in US WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Rochelle Walensky says she expects the delta variant will become the dominant coronavirus strain in the United States. The delta variant, first detected in India, has become dominant in Britain. AP NEWS

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Research report on Monoclonal antibodies: They cut risk of dying from COVID-19—but only in some patients

Wed, 2021-06-16 15:02 — mike kraft

Monoclonal antibodies cut risk of dying from COVID-19—but only in some patients Regeneron cocktail reduces mortality by 20% in those who don’t produce antibodies themselves, RECOVERY trial shows Science | AAAS

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Royal Caribbean delays new cruise liner launch after crew tests positive for COVID-19

Wed, 2021-06-16 14:08 — mike kraft

Royal Caribbean delays new cruise liner launch after crew tests positive for COVID-19 Royal Caribbean Group said on Wednesday it would delay the launch of its new cruise liner by nearly a month after eight crew members tested positive for COVID-19, the latest setback in its push to restart the much-awaited U.S. summer trips. Nivedita Balu U.S.

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Astra antibody cocktail did not prevent COVID-19 symptoms in large trial

Tue, 2021-06-15 10:09 — mike kraft

Astra antibody cocktail fails to prevent COVID-19 symptoms in large trial AstraZeneca (AZN.L) said on Tuesday a late-stage trial failed to provide evidence that its COVID-19 antibody therapy protected people who had contact with an infected person from the disease, a small setback in its efforts to find alternatives to vaccines. Vishwadha Chander,Ludwig Burger

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Countering the Delta variant: Two vaccine doses are highly effective --new study

Mon, 2021-06-14 18:56 — mike kraft

Two doses of vaccine highly effective against Delta variant, U.K. officials say Experts say it's absolutely vital to get the second dose of a two-dose series vaccine. NBC News

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British Prime Minister anounces delay in ending coronavirus restrictions

Mon, 2021-06-14 13:29 — mike kraft

Boris Johnson delays end of England’s coronavirus restrictions as delta variant cases climb June 21 was supposed to mark England’s “freedom day,” when the country’s remaining coronavirus restrictions would end, but the government has opted to keep them in place. Jennifer Hassan, Paul Schemm, Adam Taylor Washington Post

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Climate Change: US and Japan block G7 proposals to limit coal useage

Mon, 2021-06-14 11:37 — mike kraft

US and Japan leave G7 stuck on coal The climate unity of rich democracies foundered on their inability to commit to ending coal use. POLITICO

FALMOUTH, England — At a global summit meant to showcase their efforts to rescue the climate, the leaders of the richest, most advanced countries on the planet were left stuck on the rock that fueled the 19th century.

Days of negotiations at the G7 leaders summit in Cornwall failed to set an end-date for coal after the U.S. and Japan blocked a deal.

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OVERVIEW: Covid situation in some key countries.

Mon, 2021-06-14 10:58 — mike kraft

Covid-19 around the world: how are some key countries faring? Coronavirus cases appear to be mostly falling as nations race to get their populations vaccinated the Guardian

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AstraZeneca shots have good risk-benefit profile for over 60s, says EMA official

Sun, 2021-06-13 18:32 — mike kraft

AstraZeneca shots have good risk-benefit profile for over 60s, says EMA official The head of the EU drug regulator's COVID-19 task force said on Sunday that AstraZeneca's (AZN.L) coronavirus vaccine had a favourable risk-benefit profile for all age groups and particularly for those aged over 60. Reuters Reuters

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G7 leaders promise one billion Covid vaccine doses for poorer nations, issue wide ranging communique

Sun, 2021-06-13 18:18 — mike kraft

G7: World leaders promise one billion Covid vaccine doses for poorer nations PM Boris Johnson rejects criticism the donation is not enough, saying "we are going flat out". BBC News

Leaders of the major industrial nations have pledged one billion Covid vaccine doses to poor countries as a "big step towards vaccinating the world", Boris Johnson has said.

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