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Breakthrough COVID-19 cases expected to become more common in coming months

Wed, 2021-09-22 12:15 — mike kraft

Breakthrough COVID-19 cases expected to become increasingly common Experts blame the rise of the delta variant and declining efficacy of coronavirus vaccines but say there is no need for alarm. Roll Call

A breakthrough case of COVID-19 occurs when a person contracts COVID-19 at least two full weeks after the final dose of the vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracks only breakthrough cases that result in hospitalization or death, as these incidences are both serious and very rare.

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Overview: Covid international developments briefs

Wed, 2021-09-22 09:42 — mike kraft

Factbox - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus President Joe Biden will push world leaders on Wednesday to do more to curb the COVID-19 pandemic, and announce a U.S. pledge to buy 500 million more vaccine doses to donate to other countries. Reuters Staff U.S.

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U.S. to donate 500 million more vaccine doses to lower-income countries

Wed, 2021-09-22 09:28 — mike kraft

U.S. to donate 500 million more vaccine doses to lower-income countries The additional doses will bring the total number of shots the U.S. plans to donate to 1.1 billion. NBC News

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Long COVID Is A Mystery. Here's How Scientists Are Trying To Crack It

Tue, 2021-09-21 19:53 — mike kraft

What Causes Long COVID Is A Mystery. Here's How Scientists Are Trying To Crack It It's not clear why some people who get COVID-19 are plagued with symptoms for many months after being infected, but scientists are investigating what's behind these "long haul" cases. NPR.org

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Routine Covid testing can help schools stay open this year

Tue, 2021-09-21 17:39 — mike kraft

Covid-19 testing data can help schools stay open this year - STAT Testing for SARS-CoV-2 is an underappreciated tool that can give schools real-time and context-specific situational awareness. Patrick Skerrett STAT

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J&J says Covid booster shot is 94% effective when given 2 months after first dose

Tue, 2021-09-21 09:51 — mike kraft

J&J says Covid booster shot is 94% effective in the U.S. when given two months after first dose A J&J booster dose given six months out from the first shot appears to be potentially even more protective against Covid, the company added. Berkeley Lovelace Jr. CNBC

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Thailand to try alternative COVID-19 vaccination method to stretch supplies

Mon, 2021-09-20 17:58 — mike kraft

Thailand to try alternative COVID-19 vaccination method to stretch supplies Doctors in Thailand have been given the go-ahead to start giving COVID-19 booster shots under the skin, rather than injecting them into muscles, officials said on Monday, in an effort to strengthen immunity and stretch vaccine supplies. Panarat Thepgumpanat,Chayut Setboonsarng Reuters

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Southern Baptist missionaries receive a new coronavirus vaccine mandate

Mon, 2021-09-20 12:55 — mike kraft

Southern Baptist missionaries receive a new coronavirus vaccine mandate Its leaders opposed President Biden’s recent vaccination mandate for businesses. Sarah Pulliam Bailey Washington Post

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India to resume exports of coronavirus vaccines in October

Mon, 2021-09-20 11:10 — mike kraft

India to resume exports of coronavirus vaccines in October NEW DELHI (AP) — India, the world's largest vaccine producer, will resume exports and donations of surplus coronavirus vaccines in October after halting them during a devastating surge in domestic infections in April, the health minister said Monday. AP NEWS

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U.S. to ease travel restrictions for vaccinated foreign visitors, effective early Novemeber

Mon, 2021-09-20 10:49 — mike kraft

U.S. to ease travel restrictions for foreign visitors who are vaccinated against Covid The Biden administration will also require unvaccinated U.S. citizens to test a day before departure and after they return home. Leslie Josephs CNBC

The U.S. is planning to ease travel restrictions for international visitors who are vaccinated against Covid-19, including those from the U.K. and EU, the White House said Monday.

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