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One-fifth of Americans believe it is “very true” or “probably true” that COVID-19 vaccinations contain government-issued microchips --poll.

Mon, 2021-07-19 11:29 — mike kraft

Alarming number of Americans think vaccines contain microchips to “The reality is that misinformation is still spreading like wildfire in our country aided and abetted by technology platforms,” the U.S. surgeon general said Sunday. Jenna Romaine TheHill

One-fifth of adult Americans believe it is “very true” or “probably true” that COVID-19 vaccinations contain government-issued microchips, according to a new survey.

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Surgeon General backs localized mask mandates, former S.G. urges vaccinated people to wear masks.

Mon, 2021-07-19 11:16 — mike kraft

Surgeon General backs localized mask mandates U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said he supports county governments reinstating mask mandates as a way to combat the spread of the coronavirus among unvaccinated people. Nathaniel Weixel TheHill

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CDC investigating monkeypox case in Dallas in traveler from Nigeria

Fri, 2021-07-16 19:30 — mike kraft

CDC investigating monkeypox case in Dallas in traveler from Nigeria The CDC and local health officials in Dallas said Friday they are investigating a case of an unusual virus called monkeypox in a traveler coming from Nigeria. Maggie Fox, CNN CNN

The CDC and health officials in Dallas said although the traveler flew while infected, they don't believe it's likely anyone else on the flight was infected. They're checking just in case, though.

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FDA plans to decide on full formal approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 shot by January

Fri, 2021-07-16 19:09 — mike kraft

U.S. FDA sets January target to decide on approval of Pfizer's COVID-19 shot The U.S. health regulator will review Pfizer (PFE.N) and German partner BioNTech SE's (22UAy.DE) application for full approval of their COVID-19 vaccine in people 16 years and older by January, the companies said on Friday. Reuters Reuters

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Florida accounts for 20 percent of all new COVID-19 infections --White House

Fri, 2021-07-16 19:01 — mike kraft

White House: Florida accounts for 20 percent of all new COVID-19 Nearly 20 percent of the nation's new coronavirus infections are now happening in Florida alone, according to a White House official. Nathaniel Weixel TheHill

Nearly 20 percent of the nation's new coronavirus infections are now happening in Florida alone, according to a White House official.

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Despite surge in delta infections, many Missouri residents still downplay the threat

Fri, 2021-07-16 18:54 — mike kraft

The delta variant is ravaging this Missouri city. Many residents are still wary of vaccines. Experts fear Springfield, Mo., is a harbinger of tensions to come as people refuse to get vaccinated and downplay the pandemic even in the face of overwhelmed hospitals and preventable death. Fenit Nirappil Washington Post

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White House turns up criticism of Covid disinformation spreaders on social media

Fri, 2021-07-16 18:35 — mike kraft

White House turns up heat on Big Tech's Covid 'disinformation dozen' The White House turned up the pressure on Silicon Valley to get a handle on vaccine misinformation Thursday, specifically singling out 12 people one group dubbed the "disinformation dozen," saying they were responsible for a great deal of misinformation about Covid-19. Donie O'Sullivan, CNN Business CNN

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HHS awards $398M from the American Rescue Plan to aid small rural hospitals with COVID-19 efforts

Fri, 2021-07-16 18:22 — mike kraft

HHS awards $398M from the American Rescue Plan to aid small rural hospitals with COVID-19 efforts - Homeland Preparedness News Approximately $398 million was issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) this week through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) as a means of helping 1,540 small rural hospitals address COVID-19 testing and mitigation. “Our … Read More » Chris Galford Homeland Preparedness News

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WHO: Covid-19 is still a public health emergency of international concern

Fri, 2021-07-16 11:30 — mike kraft

WHO: Covid-19 is still a public health emergency of international concern Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general of the World Health Organization, said that the Covid-19 pandemic is still a public health emergency of international concern, in a WHO statement released Thursday. By <a href="/profiles/meg-wagner">Meg Wagner</a>, Melissa Macaya, <a href="/profiles/veronica-rocha">Veronica Rocha</a> and <a href="/profiles/fernando-alfonso-iii">Fernando Alfonso III</a>, CNN CNN

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CDC advisory panel to consider third COVID-19 shot for immunocompromised

Fri, 2021-07-16 11:04 — mike kraft

CDC advisory panel to consider third COVID-19 shot for The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s vaccine advisory panel will consider a third COVID-19 shot for immunocompromised individuals. Jordan Williams TheHill

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