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Masks: A look at where masks are stillrequired in the U.S.

Wed, 2022-04-20 12:01 — mike kraft

Factbox: Where you still need to wear a mask in the United States Airlines and airports, the ride-sharing company Uber and national train service Amtrak, are now lifting mask mandates that have been in place for more than a year. Reuters Reuters

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Vaccines, antibodies, antivirals: How some immunocompromised can cut Covid risk

Wed, 2022-04-20 10:24 — mike kraft

Vaccines, antibodies, antivirals: How some immunocompromised can cut Covid risk Compared to last year, people with weakened immune systems now have several tools to protect themselves against Covid-19. NBC News

... experts say that while immunocompromised individuals do remain at a greater risk of Covid, the landscape looks much different than it did even a year ago, with a number of tools available to provide the extra protection they need.

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Canada to keep mask mandate on planes

Wed, 2022-04-20 09:21 — mike kraft

Canada to keep mask mandate after judge strikes down U.S. rule Canada's government said on Tuesday it has no plans to stop requiring masks on planes after a Florida judge struck down a U.S. version of the law. Anna Mehler Paperny Reuters

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A new omicron version is gaining a foothold in the US --CDC

Wed, 2022-04-20 09:12 — mike kraft

A new version of omicron is gaining a foothold in the US, CDC finds Another omicron subvariant is gaining traction in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday. YahooNews

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Opinion: The judge who tossed mask mandate misunderstood public health law, legal experts say

Wed, 2022-04-20 09:03 — mike kraft

The judge who tossed mask mandate misunderstood public health law, legal experts say Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle's decision hinged on a definition of the word 'sanitation' that public health experts and legal scholars say missed the mark. NPR.org

When U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle tossed out the federal government's transportation mask mandate on Monday, she relied in part on her interpretation of the term "sanitation."

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Guidance on whether to still wear masks while traveling

Wed, 2022-04-20 08:56 — mike kraft

Do I still need to wear a mask? A guide to help you decide. Here’s what we know about the science of masking to help you make decisions about if, when and where to cover your face. Washington Post

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U.S. Justice Dept. to appeal decision lifting mask mandate on planes, trains if CDC deems rule necessary

Wed, 2022-04-20 08:45 — mike kraft

Justice Dept. to appeal decision lifting mask mandate on planes, trains if CDC deems rule necessary The Justice Department is not asking for a stay of the lower court decision, meaning passengers will continue to be able to fly without face coverings. NBC News

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Pfizer says booster in children 5-11 raises antibodies against omicron

Thu, 2022-04-14 15:35 — FNUOvviyaa

Pfizer says booster in children 5-11 raises antibodies against omicron Can 5 year olds get Covid vaccine: A booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid vaccine for children ages 5 through 11 raised antibody levels, Pfizer said. YahooNews

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The additional shot, given six months after the two-dose primary series, led to a sixfold increase in antibodies against the original strain of the coronavirus...

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