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In the U.S., Covid pills are easier to find as production increases and the omicron surge subsides

Thu, 2022-02-24 09:46 — mike kraft

Covid pills are easier to find as the omicron surge subsides The at-home Covid treatments, which were initially extremely limited in supply, are now more easy to access in the United States, doctors say. NBC News

The supply of Covid-19 antiviral pills is picking up in the country, state health departments and physicians say, as drug companies like Pfizer churn out more of the treatments.

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Covid-19 is killing more people now than during most of the pandemic, mainly younger persons and unvaxed.

Thu, 2022-02-24 09:28 — mike kraft

Covid-19 is killing more people now than during most of the pandemic. Here's who's still at risk Plummeting Covid-19 case counts across the United States are leading to lifted mask mandates and more conversations about steps toward normalcy -- but more people are dying of the coronavirus now than during most points of the pandemic. Deidre McPhillips, CNN CNN

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'Paper terrorism': Parents against mask mandates bombard school districts with sham legal claims

Wed, 2022-02-23 18:02 — mike kraft

'Paper terrorism': Parents against mask mandates bombard school districts with sham legal claims A group called Bonds for the Win is organizing parents to file claims against school districts’ insurance policies, taking a page from the sovereign citizen playbook. NBC News

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Is omicron leading us closer to herd immunity against COVID?

Wed, 2022-02-23 13:09 — mike kraft

US vaccination drive is bottoming out as omicron subsides HAMILTON, Ala. (AP) — A handwritten log kept by nurses tells the story of the losing battle to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19 in this corner of Alabama: Just 14 people showed up at the Marion County Health Department for their initial shot during the first six weeks of the year. AP NEWS

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A new Covid vaccine shows 100 percent efficacy against severe disease and hospitalizations, its makers say.

Wed, 2022-02-23 12:47 — mike kraft

Covid Live Updates: Sanofi-GSK Vaccine Results Show It’s Highly Protective Against Severe Disease, Its Makers Say The vaccine, made by the Europe-based pharmaceutical companies Sanofi and GSK, is one of four candidates that received billions of dollars for development from Operation Warp Speed, the Trump administration’s program to accelerate vaccines. The New York Ti

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U.S. Pregnancy-related deaths climbed in pandemic’s first year

Wed, 2022-02-23 12:41 — mike kraft

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Overall in 2020, there were almost 24 deaths per 100,000 births, or 861 deaths total — numbers that reflect mothers dying during pregnancy, childbirth or the year after. The rate was 20 per 100,000 in 2019.

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