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Johnson & Johnson said on Wednesday that studies show a booster shot of its vaccine provides a "rapid and robust increase" in Covid-19 antibodies when used on people who have already received its first dose.

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Vaccines are less protective against Delta infection but still reduce risk by two-thirds, CDC study shows

Tue, 2021-08-24 20:49 — mike kraft

Vaccines are less protective against Delta infection but still reduce risk by two-thirds, CDC study shows Vaccine effectiveness against Covid-19 infection dropped from 91% to 66% once the Delta variant accounted for the majority of circulating virus, according to a study published Tuesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Michael Nedelman, Eric Levenson and Madeline Holcombe, CNN CNN

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INTERNATIONAL OVERVIEW: Europe, Asia developments

Tue, 2021-08-24 19:55 — mike kraft

Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus The United States could get COVID-19 under control by early next year if vaccinations ramp up, Dr. Anthony Fauci said, a day after Pfizer won full FDA approval for its shot, with more potential approvals coming in the weeks ahead. Reuters Reuters

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Delta cases show 300 times higher viral load - S.Korea study

Tue, 2021-08-24 10:23 — mike kraft

Delta cases show 300 times higher viral load - S.Korea study People infected with the more transmissible Delta variant have a viral load 300 times higher than those with the original version of the COVID-19 virus, when symptoms are first observed, a South Korea study found. Sangmi Cha Reuters

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New study paints dire picture for unmasked, unvaxxed school children

Tue, 2021-08-24 09:56 — mike kraft

New study paints dire picture for unmasked, unvaxxed kids A new study on COVID-19 transmission done by researchers at Georgia Tech University and North Carolina State University paints a dire picture for students who go to school unmasked and unvaccinated. Reggie Wade Yahoo

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Explainer: What full FDA approval for Covid-19 vaccines really means

Mon, 2021-08-23 18:05 — mike kraft

What full FDA approval for Covid-19 vaccines really means The Pfizer/BioNTech shot got the green light from regulators — which could encourage some holdouts to get vaccinated. Umair Irfan Vox

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The Italian experience: includes a health certificate showing vaccination status

Mon, 2021-08-23 12:45 — mike kraft

Italy – once overwhelmed by COVID-19 – turns to a health pass and stricter measures to contain virus Italians must now present a form of vaccine passport called a 'Green Pass' to enter many indoor establishments. Xinhua News Agency via Getty ImagesCases of COVID-19 are surging around the world, but the course of the pandemic varies widely from country to country.

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FDA grants full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine

Mon, 2021-08-23 09:46 — mike kraft

FDA grants full approval to Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine full approval in a highly anticipated move that’s expected to boost vaccinations and spark more mandates Justine Coleman TheHill

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine full approval in a highly anticipated move that’s expected to boost vaccinations and spark more mandates nationwide.

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