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COVID rates soar after Denmark lifts all restrictions --a warning to the U.S.

Wed, 2022-02-16 19:41 — mike kraft
In warning to U.S., COVID rates soar after Denmark lifts all restrictions In early February, to public jubilation, Denmark lifted the last of its restrictions on COVID-19. What happened next is instructive for the United States, as it prepares to travel a similar route. YahooNews
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More virus rules fall as CDC hints at improved situation ahead

Wed, 2022-02-16 19:29 — mike kraft
More virus rules fall as CDC hints at better times ahead The nation's leading health officials said Wednesday that the U.S. is moving closer to the point that COVID-19 is no longer a “constant crisis” as more cities, businesses and sports venues began lifting pandemic restrictions around the country. AP NEWS

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Half of state mask mandates have ended in the past 3 weeks

Wed, 2022-02-16 12:24 — FNUOvviyaa
States are quickly ending mask mandates. But some exceptions remain. The mandates in California and Connecticut expire Tuesday. NBC News

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The changes come despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s continuing recommendation that masks be used indoors in most of the country...

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U.S. ‘excess deaths’ during pandemic surpassed 1 million, with covid killing most but other diseases adding to the toll, CDC says

Wed, 2022-02-16 09:24 — mike kraft
U.S. ‘excess deaths’ during pandemic surpassed 1 million, with covid killing most but other diseases adding to the toll, CDC says Beyond the toll directly attributable to the virus, the excess death count exposes the unusually high rates of heart disease, hypertension, dementia and other ailments across two years of pandemic misery. Joel Achenbach Washington Post
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White House seeks another $30B for COVID battle --AP sources

Wed, 2022-02-16 09:17 — mike kraft
AP sources: White House seeks another $30B for COVID battle WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is telling Congress that it needs an additional $30 billion to press ahead with the fight against COVID-19, officials said. Two people familiar with the administration’s plan confirmed key details on Tuesday: $17.9 billion for vaccines and treatments, $4.9 billion for testing, $3 billion to cover coronavirus care for uninsured people, and $3.7 billion to prepare for future variants. AP NEWS
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Canada to ease travel requirements as COVID cases decline

Tue, 2022-02-15 18:01 — mike kraft
Canada to ease travel requirements as COVID cases decline Canada will ease entry for fully vaccinated international travelers starting on Feb. 28 as COVID-19 cases decline, allowing a rapid antigen test for travelers instead of a molecular one, officials said on Tuesday. Steve Scherer Reuters
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Senate Senate narrowly confirms Dr. Robert Califf as U.S. Food and Drug Administration commissioner

Tue, 2022-02-15 16:42 — mike kraft
Senate confirms Biden FDA pick Califf, despite objections to drug industry ties The Senate narrowly confirmed Dr. Robert Califf, a prominent cardiologist, as FDA commissioner, over objections to his pharmaceutical industry ties. Spencer Kimball CNBC

The Senate narrowly confirmed Dr. Robert Califf as Food and Drug Administration commissioner on Tuesday, over objections to his pharmaceutical industry ties and concerns he would not act aggressively enough to stem the opioid epidemic.

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Vaccine scientists have been chasing variants. Now, they’re seeking a universal coronavirus vaccine.

Tue, 2022-02-15 12:13 — mike kraft
Vaccine scientists have been chasing variants. Now, they’re seeking a universal coronavirus vaccine. To many scientists, developing variant-specific vaccines is a short-term, shortsighted and unsustainable strategy. Carolyn Y. Johnson Washington Post
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U.S. Federal deadline is here for unvaccinated U.S. medical workers

Tue, 2022-02-15 12:00 — mike kraft
Analysis | Time's up for unvaccinated medical workers President Biden's vaccination rule is almost fully in effect. Rachel Roubein Washington Post

It’s a big moment for President Biden’s vaccine requirement: health-care workers now must be vaccinated in all but one state.

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CDC adds South Korea, other countries to high risk travel category

Tue, 2022-02-15 10:49 — mike kraft
More than half of all travel destinations are 'very high' risk The CDC designated a half dozen new places "very high" risk for travel on Monday, including South Korea and French Polynesia. Almost 140 destinations are now at Level 4, the highest risk category. By Marnie Hunter and Forrest Brown, CNN CNN

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