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Coronavirus deaths rising in 30 US states amid winter surge

Mon, 2021-01-18 18:49 — mike kraft

Coronavirus deaths rising in 30 US states amid winter surge NEW YORK (AP) — Coronavirus deaths are rising in nearly two-thirds of American states as a winter surge pushes the overall toll toward 400,000 amid warnings that a new, highly contagious variant... AP NEWS

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Israeli hospital: 98% of staff who got 2nd shot have high-level COVID antibodies

Mon, 2021-01-18 12:44 — mike kraft

Israeli hospital: 98% of staff who got 2nd shot have high-level COVID antibodies * * * timesofisrael

A new serological study conducted at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan has shown 98% of hospital workers who received the second dose of the coronavirus vaccine have developed a high level of antibodies to fight off the virus.

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A black market for illegal coronavirus vaccines is thriving in the Philippines

Mon, 2021-01-18 11:40 — mike kraft

A black market for illegal coronavirus vaccines is thriving in the Philippines The country has not approved a vaccine for general use, but Chinese workers at online casinos and presidential security officials have obtained the shots. Regine Cabato Washington Post

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OVERVIEW: worldwide developments on spread of the coronavirus

Mon, 2021-01-18 10:49 — mike kraft

Latest on worldwide spread of the coronavirus The world is on the brink of "catastrophic moral failure" in sharing COVID-19 vaccines, the head of the World Health Organization said, urging countries and manufacturers to spread doses more fairly. Reuters Staff U.S.

France is on track to reach its target of vaccinating 1 million people by the end of January and has enough doses to increase the total to 2.4 million by the end of February.

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WHO chief lambasts vaccine profits, demands elderly go first

Mon, 2021-01-18 10:35 — mike kraft

WHO chief lambasts vaccine profits, demands elderly go first GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization chief on Monday lambasted drugmakers' profits and vaccine inequalities, saying it’s “not right” that younger, healthier adults in wealthy countries get... AP NEWS

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India launches what could be the world’s largest vaccination campaign. But it’s unclear if one of the vaccines works.

Sat, 2021-01-16 11:21 — mike kraft

India launches what could be the world’s largest vaccination campaign. But it’s unclear if one of the vaccines works. India rolls out two locally made vaccines but only one has completed a Phase 3 trial. Joanna Slater, Niha Masih Washington Post

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OVERVIEW: U.S and International --AP

Sat, 2021-01-16 11:16 — mike kraft

The Latest: Germany reaches more than 1 million vaccinations BERLIN -- Germany has carried out more than a million vaccinations as new infections and deaths remain high and officials mull whether to increase lockdown measures. Figures released by the... AP NEWS

LOS ANGELES — California officials are touting a new mass vaccination site at Dodger Stadium while acknowledging it’s unclear how much more supply is coming from the federal government.

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Global COVID-19 death toll tops two million

Fri, 2021-01-15 17:15 — mike kraft

Global COVID-19 death toll tops 2 million The worldwide coronavirus death toll surpassed 2 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, as nations around the world are trying to procure multiple vaccines and detect new COVID-19 variants. Shaina Ahluwalia, Kavya B U.S.

(Reuters) - The worldwide coronavirus death toll surpassed 2 million on Friday, according to a Reuters tally, as nations around the world are trying to procure multiple vaccines and detect new COVID-19 variants.

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Norway adjusts advice after vaccine deaths but isn't alarmed

Fri, 2021-01-15 11:10 — mike kraft

Norway adjusts advice after vaccine deaths but isn't alarmed COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian officials have adjusted their advice on who gets the COVID-19 vaccine in light of a small number of deaths in older people, leaving it up to each doctor to... AP NEWS

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Norwegian officials have adjusted their advice on who gets the COVID-19 vaccine in light of a small number of deaths in older people, leaving it up to each doctor to consider who should be vaccinated.

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