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Russia's Sputnik V shot around 83% effective against Delta variant, lower than previous estimate

Wed, 2021-08-11 10:16 — mike kraft

Russia's Sputnik V shot around 83% effective against Delta variant, health minister says Russia's Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 is around 83% effective against the Delta variant of coronavirus, lower than previously thought, Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said on Wednesday. Reuters Reuters

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Hospitals run low on nurses as they get swamped with COVID

Wed, 2021-08-11 09:11 — mike kraft

Hospitals run low on nurses as they get swamped with COVID The rapidly escalating surge in COVID-19 infections across the U.S. has caused a shortage of nurses and other front-line staff in virus hot spots that can no longer keep up with the flood of unvaccinated patients and are losing workers to burnout and lucrative out-of-state temporary gigs. AP NEWS

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What experts are learning about Lambda, a new coronavirus ‘variant of interest’

Sun, 2021-08-08 15:50 — mike kraft

What experts are learning about the Lambda coronavirus variant As the coronavirus pandemic continues, infections caused by the Lambda variant have been emerging in the United States, including in Texas, where Houston Methodist Hospital last month reported its first case. Jacqueline Howard, CNN CNN

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Early signs COVID-19 vaccines may not stop Delta transmission, UK report

Fri, 2021-08-06 10:15 — mike kraft

Early signs COVID-19 vaccines may not stop Delta transmission, England says There are early signs that people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 may be able to transmit the Delta variant of the virus as easily as those who have not, scientists at Public Health England (PHE) said on Friday. Reuters Reuters

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Op=ed: As bad as covid-19 has been, a future pandemic could be even worse — unless we act now

Thu, 2021-08-05 13:35 — mike kraft

Opinion | As bad as covid-19 has been, a future pandemic could be even worse — unless we act now Investing today to guard against future health emergencies would give us a chance to not only stockpile but also transform our capabilities. Eric Lander Washington Post

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Germany will donate 30 million vaccines to poorer countries to offset booster plans

Thu, 2021-08-05 11:54 — mike kraft

Germany will donate 30 million vaccines to poorer countries to offset booster plans Germany will go ahead with coronavirus vaccine boosters from September, despite calls from the World Health Organization to delay booster shots until more people are vaccinated around the world.

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A Doomsday COVID Variant Worse Than Delta and Lambda May Be Coming, Scientists Say

Wed, 2021-08-04 19:44 — mike kraft

A doomsday COVID variant worse than Delta and Lambda may be coming, scientists say Delta has shown how destructive new strains of COVID can get. Scientists fear future mutations of the virus could be even worse: "Delta on steroids." Newsweek

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WHO head urges moratorium on vacciine boosters in order to help countries lagging with first shots

Wed, 2021-08-04 17:58 — mike kraft

Head of UN health agency seeks vaccine booster moratorium GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization called Wednesday for a moratorium on administering booster shots of COVID-19 vaccines as a way to help ensure that doses are available in countries where few people have received their first shots. AP NEWS

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ANALYSIS: Global COVID-19 cases surpass 200 mln as Delta variant spreads

Wed, 2021-08-04 17:46 — mike kraft

Global COVID-19 cases surpass 200 mln as Delta variant spreads Coronavirus cases worldwide surpassed 200 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the more-infectious Delta variant threatens areas with low vaccination rates and strains healthcare systems. Roshan Abraham,Kavya B Reuters

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White House says US has donated 110M coronavirus vaccine doses abroad

Tue, 2021-08-03 09:17 — Naomisfreeman

White House says US has donated 110M coronavirus vaccine doses abroad The White House said Tuesday that the United States has donated and shipped over 110 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to more than 60 countries. Morgan Chalfant TheHill

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Russia's Sputnik V shot around 83% effective against Delta variant, lower than previous estimate

Hospitals run low on nurses as they get swamped with COVID

What experts are learning about Lambda, a new coronavirus ‘variant of interest’

Early signs COVID-19 vaccines may not stop Delta transmission, UK report

Op=ed: As bad as covid-19 has been, a future pandemic could be even worse — unless we act now

Germany will donate 30 million vaccines to poorer countries to offset booster plans

A Doomsday COVID Variant Worse Than Delta and Lambda May Be Coming, Scientists Say

WHO head urges moratorium on vacciine boosters in order to help countries lagging with first shots

ANALYSIS: Global COVID-19 cases surpass 200 mln as Delta variant spreads

White House says US has donated 110M coronavirus vaccine doses abroad

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