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Analysis: Evolution is on omicron subvariants’ side

Tue, 2022-06-28 10:26 — mike kraft

Evolution is on omicron subvariants’ side Each new omicron subvariant is increasingly likely to lead to reinfection or breakthrough infection. ABC News ABC News

A new study finds that as the coronavirus continues to evolve, each new omicron subvariant is increasingly likely to lead to reinfection or breakthrough infection. However, researchers say current vaccines are still doing a good job of protecting people against severe illness.

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Structural racism associated with higher COVID-19 death rates in Louisiana--study

Tue, 2022-06-28 10:12 — mike kraft

Structural racism associated with higher COVID-19 death rates in Louisiana Story at a glance COVID-19 took a disproportionate toll on Black populations in the United States. New research on societal stressors in Louisiana underscores the role structural racism played in t… Gianna Melillo The Hill

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China slashes COVID quarantine time for international travellers

Tue, 2022-06-28 09:51 — mike kraft

China slashes COVID quarantine time for international travellers China slashed the quarantine time for inbound travellers by half on Tuesday, in a major easing of COVID-19 curbs that have deterred cross-border travel and resulted in international flights running at just 2% of pre-pandemic levels. Reuters Reuters

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CDC adds Dominican Republic and Kuwait to its 'high' Covid-19 risk list

Tue, 2022-06-28 09:39 — mike kraft

CDC adds a Caribbean beach hot spot to its 'high' Covid-19 risk list The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday added just two destinations to its "high" category for Covid-19 risk: The Dominican Republic and Kuwait. By Forrest Brown and Marnie Hunter, CNN CNN

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In a weekly update with little movement overall, Monday's move to Level 3 is a big jump up for Kuwait, which had been at Level 1. The Dominican Republic moved up from Level 2.

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EU countries extend use of COVID-19 certificates amid rising cases

Tue, 2022-06-28 09:34 — mike kraft

EU countries prolong COVID-19 certificates amid rising cases BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries approved Tuesday extending the use of COVID-19 certificates by one year until the end of June 2023 as cases of the deadly virus start to grow again ahead of the summer holiday season. AP NEWS

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CDC lists guidance and bacvkground on vaccine shots for children

Mon, 2022-06-27 18:07 — mike kraft

Updates on the COVID-19 response from CDC. The COVID-19 Outbreak is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available.

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France calls for passengers to wear masks again in public transport

Mon, 2022-06-27 17:56 — mike kraft

France asks citizens to wear masks again in public transport French people should start wearing masks again in crowded areas, especially in public transport, as France has to deal with a new wave of COVID-19 infections fuelled by new variants of the disease, Health Minister Brigitte Bourguignon said on Monday. Reuters Reuters

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France reported new 17,601 coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours, the highest figure for a Monday since April 18.

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Federal Appeals Court in New Orleans revives block of vaccine mandate for federal workers

Mon, 2022-06-27 17:51 — mike kraft

Court revives block of vaccine mandate for federal workers NEW ORLEANS (AP) — In a reversal for President Joe Biden, a federal appeals court in New Orleans on Monday agreed to reconsider its own April ruling that allowed the administration to require federal employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. AP NEWS

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About 40,000 Army Guard troops risk dismissal as vaccine deadline looms

Mon, 2022-06-27 13:24 — mike kraft

Army Guard troops risk dismissal as vaccine deadline looms WASHINGTON (AP) — Up to 40,000 Army National Guard soldiers across the country — or about 13% of the force — have not yet gotten the mandated COVID-19 vaccine , and as the deadline for shots looms, at least 14,000 of them have flatly refused and could be forced out of the service. AP NEWS

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Opinion: How to Control the 'Information Fire Hose' of the Pandemic

Mon, 2022-06-27 12:50 — mike kraft

Opinion | How to Control the 'Information Fire Hose' of the Pandemic Government agencies need to hire a narrative officer Randy Olson, PhD medpagetoday

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Throughout the pandemic the biomedical community has unleashed a veritable fire hose of information on the public. Experts of all sorts have appeared on national television with countless explanations of the science. But for most of the public, it has simply been TMI: too much information. Not TMI of the silly personal type, but rather the more dangerous public health variety.

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