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Some Amerricans did not know or believe that the coronavirus vaccinations are free

Tue, 2021-06-01 16:59 — mike kraft

When Paul Moser considers getting a coronavirus vaccine, he also thinks about his outstanding medical debt: $1,200 from a few urology visits that he has been unable to pay off.

Mr. Moser, a 52-year-old gas station cashier in New York State, has friends who were surprised by bills for coronavirus tests, and worries the same could happen with the vaccine. For now, he’s holding off on getting his shot.

“We were told by the legislators that all the testing was supposed to be free, and then surprise, it’s $150,” he said. “I agree it’s important to get vaccinated, but I don’t have a sense of urgency around it.”

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Mobile vaccination units visit tiny US towns to give vaccinations

Mon, 2021-05-31 20:29 — mike kraft

Mobile vaccination units hit tiny US towns to boost immunity FALLON, Nev. (AP) — Pick-up truck drivers motor up to a white trailer in a parking lot on Fallon Paiute-Shoshone land in Nevada’s high desert and within a few moments they’re handed forms to sign, jabbed with coronavirus vaccine and sent on their way. AP NEWS

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Vulnerable US populations still saw lower rates of COVID-19 vaccinations as eligibility expanded --CDC study

Sun, 2021-05-30 14:56 — mike kraft

CDC study: Vulnerable populations saw lower rates of COVID-19 vaccinations as eligibility expanded Socially vulnerable populations saw lower rates of COVID-19 vaccination coverage, even as eligibility for the shots expanded, according to a Justine Coleman TheHill

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ANALYSIS: How children are afffected by the vaccine divide between blue and red states

Sun, 2021-05-30 14:42 — mike kraft

How children are exacerbating the vaccine divide between blue and red states Drilling in by state, the correlation between the vaccination rates of adults (age 18 and older) and those of children (age 12 to 17) is quite strong. It stands at +0.94 (on a scale of -1 to +1). Analysis by Harry Enten, CNN CNN

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Unvaccinated people are still at risk as the US celebrates Memorial Day weekend maskless

Sun, 2021-05-30 13:35 — mike kraft

Unvaccinated people are still at risk as the US celebrates Memorial Day weekend maskless A maskless Memorial Day weekend is a huge deal. People are traveling, Covid-19 cases are down across most of the country and vaccines have made their way into millions of arms. Aya Elamroussi, CNN CNN

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Group of staffers at Houston Hospital sue to stop its vaccine mandate

Sun, 2021-05-30 13:15 — mike kraft

117 staffers sue over Houston hospital’s vaccine mandate, saying they don’t want to be ‘guinea pigs’ Houston Methodist Hospital says 99 percent of its 26,000 employees have received the shots. Derek Hawkins Washington Post

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Cautious Navajo Nation leaders are keeping mask restrictions and social distancing despite CDC relaxation

Sat, 2021-05-29 13:43 — mike kraft

Worried about COVID-19, Navajo Nation ignores CDC, keeps masks and social distancing Navajo Nation leaders are keeping mask restrictions and social distancing despite a high COVID-19 vaccination rate and CDC recommendations. Trevor Hughes

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DHS secretary said: 'We're taking a very close look at' vaccine passports. But White House say no plans for domestic mandate

Sat, 2021-05-29 13:00 — mike kraft

DHS secretary: 'We're taking a very close look at' vaccine passports Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Friday that the U.S. is taking “a very close look” at vaccine passports for international travel. Jordan Williams TheHill

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New poll suggests 70 Percent US Covid Vaccination Rate May Be in Reach

Fri, 2021-05-28 21:26 — mike kraft

A new poll suggests the United States could be on track to vaccinate at least 70 percent of the adult population against Covid-19 by this summer.

In the latest survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation, 62 percent of respondents said they had received at least one dose of a vaccine, up from 56 percent in April. At the same time, about a third of those categorized as “wait and see” reported that they had already made vaccine appointments or planned to do so imminently.

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