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British Prime Minister anounces delay in ending coronavirus restrictions

Mon, 2021-06-14 13:29 — mike kraft

Boris Johnson delays end of England’s coronavirus restrictions as delta variant cases climb June 21 was supposed to mark England’s “freedom day,” when the country’s remaining coronavirus restrictions would end, but the government has opted to keep them in place. Jennifer Hassan, Paul Schemm, Adam Taylor Washington Post

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WEBNAR: Wednesday, June 16 1PM (ET): Global Vaccine Access: Challenges and Opportunities

Mon, 2021-06-14 13:16 — mike kraft

Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security - Capitol Hill Steering Committee on Pandemic Preparedness and Health Security <***@***.***>

Global Vaccine Access: Challenges and Opportunities

Wednesday, June 16, 2021

1:00PM–2:00 PM ET

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Climate Change: US and Japan block G7 proposals to limit coal useage

Mon, 2021-06-14 11:37 — mike kraft

US and Japan leave G7 stuck on coal The climate unity of rich democracies foundered on their inability to commit to ending coal use. POLITICO

FALMOUTH, England — At a global summit meant to showcase their efforts to rescue the climate, the leaders of the richest, most advanced countries on the planet were left stuck on the rock that fueled the 19th century.

Days of negotiations at the G7 leaders summit in Cornwall failed to set an end-date for coal after the U.S. and Japan blocked a deal.

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OVERVIEW: Covid situation in some key countries.

Mon, 2021-06-14 10:58 — mike kraft

Covid-19 around the world: how are some key countries faring? Coronavirus cases appear to be mostly falling as nations race to get their populations vaccinated the Guardian

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Pfizer CEO confident that its COVID-19 vaccine protects against more severe Delta variant

Mon, 2021-06-14 09:57 — mike kraft

CEO "comfortable" Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine protects against more severe Delta variant Bourla believes Pfizer is ready to leap into action with new vaccines to protect against the possible variants within 100 days. cbsthismorning

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Novavax COVID-19 shot is 90 % effective --large study

Mon, 2021-06-14 09:22 — mike kraft

Novavax: Large study finds COVID-19 shot about 90% effective Vaccine maker Novavax said Monday its shot was highly effective against COVID-19 and also protected against variants in a large, late-stage study in the U.S. and Mexico. The vaccine was about 90% effective overall and preliminary data showed it was safe, the company said. AP NEWS

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OPINION: 5 ways to use J & J coronavirus vaccines before they expire

Sun, 2021-06-13 20:31 — mike kraft

5 ways to use Johnson & Johnson vaccines before they expire The J&J vaccine — although safe and efficacious — has been a victim of vaccine hesitancy and misunderstanding. Dr. Amesh A. Adalja, opinion contributor TheHill

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G7 leaders renew call for investigating origin of coronavirus

Sun, 2021-06-13 19:26 — mike kraft

G7 leaders call for investigation into coronavirus origins Group of Seven (G-7) leaders on Sunday called for a renewed, "transparent" investigation into the origins of the coronavirus and pledged to give 1 billion vaccine doses to countries in need as their Brett Samuels TheHill

Group of Seven (G-7) leaders on Sunday called for a renewed, "transparent" investigation into the origins of the coronavirus and pledged to give 1 billion vaccine doses to countries in need as their weekend of meetings in the United Kingdom came to an end.

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AstraZeneca shots have good risk-benefit profile for over 60s, says EMA official

Sun, 2021-06-13 18:32 — mike kraft

AstraZeneca shots have good risk-benefit profile for over 60s, says EMA official The head of the EU drug regulator's COVID-19 task force said on Sunday that AstraZeneca's (AZN.L) coronavirus vaccine had a favourable risk-benefit profile for all age groups and particularly for those aged over 60. Reuters Reuters

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G7 leaders promise one billion Covid vaccine doses for poorer nations, issue wide ranging communique

Sun, 2021-06-13 18:18 — mike kraft

G7: World leaders promise one billion Covid vaccine doses for poorer nations PM Boris Johnson rejects criticism the donation is not enough, saying "we are going flat out". BBC News

Leaders of the major industrial nations have pledged one billion Covid vaccine doses to poor countries as a "big step towards vaccinating the world", Boris Johnson has said.

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