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The definition of 'fully vaccinated' is changing to three Covid-19 doses. other issues

Wed, 2021-11-17 09:17 — mike kraft

The definition of 'fully vaccinated' is changing to three Covid-19 doses Covid-19 vaccines helped to prevent tens of thousands of deaths among seniors in the US between January and May of this year. Despite their widespread availability and efficacy, many people are refusing a shot. Tara John, CNN CNN

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OVERVIEW: COVID drug purchases, European, South Korean developments

Wed, 2021-11-17 09:05 — mike kraft

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Reuters Reuters

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Biden administration to buy Pfizer antiviral pills for 10 million people, hoping to transform pandemic

Wed, 2021-11-17 08:47 — mike kraft

Biden administration to buy Pfizer antiviral pills for 10 million people, hoping to transform pandemic Officials see Pfizer’s pill, and another by Merck, as potential game-changers to tame the pandemic. Washington Post

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Twelve more states join court challenge to health worker vaccine mandate

Wed, 2021-11-17 08:38 — mike kraft

A second set of states have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the Biden administration's COVID-19 vaccine mandate for health care workers.

The most recent suit, dated Monday, was filed in Louisiana on behalf of 12 states and comes less than a week after another lawsuit challenging the rule was filed in Missouri representing 10 states.

In addition to Louisiana, the more recent suit covers Montana, Arizona, Alabama, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah and West Virginia. The Missouri suit includes Alaska, Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wyoming. ...

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School Nurses Battle Covid-19, and Angry Parents, feel overwhelmed, iverworked and under attack

Tue, 2021-11-16 19:51 — mike kraft

When a junior high school student in western Oregon tested positive for the coronavirus last month, Sherry McIntyre, a school nurse, quarantined two dozen of the student’s football teammates. The players had spent time together in the locker room unmasked, and, according to local guidelines, they could not return to school for at least 10 days.

Some parents took the news poorly. They told Ms. McIntyre that she should lose her nursing license or accused her of violating their children’s educational rights. Another nurse in the district faced similar ire when she quarantined the volleyball team. This fall, after facing repeated hostility from parents, they started locking their office doors.

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In Depth: Why U.S. Health-Care Workers Are Quitting in Droves

Tue, 2021-11-16 19:30 — mike kraft

Why Health-Care Workers Are Quitting in Droves About one in five health-care workers has left medicine since the pandemic started. This is their story—and the story of those left behind. Ed Yong The Atlantic

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Florida woman who sued for ivermectin dies from COVID

Tue, 2021-11-16 19:17 — mike kraft

Florida woman who sued for ivermectin dies from COVID A Florida teacher hospitalized with COVID-19 has died after her husband unsuccessfully sued to force doctors to treat her with ivermectin, a drug popular among some skeptics of accepted coronavirus treatments despite a lack of studies proving its effectiveness. Tamara Drock died Friday, 12 weeks after being admitted to Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center, Ryan Drock told the Palm Beach Post. The U.S.

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Covid cases surge in new hot spots of Michigan, Minnesota

Tue, 2021-11-16 19:03 — mike kraft

Cases surge in new COVID hot spots of Michigan, Minnesota Hospitals in Michigan and Minnesota on Tuesday reported a wave of COVID-19 patients not seen in months as beds were filled with unvaccinated people and health care leaders warned that staff were being worn down by yet another surge. AP NEWS

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FDA promises quick review of Pfizer booster for all adults, possibly Friday

Tue, 2021-11-16 18:51 — mike kraft

FDA promises quick review of Pfizer booster for all adults, CDC meets Friday The U.S.

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Pfizer requests emergency authorization for its oral antiviral COVID-19 treatment

Tue, 2021-11-16 17:51 — mike kraft

Pfizer requests emergency authorization for antiviral COVID-19 Pfizer requested emergency authorization for its antiviral oral COVID-19 treatment on Tuesday after a study found the pills dramatically reduced the risk of hospitalization. Justine Coleman TheHill

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