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Summary: Two more US states meet goals for vaccination, India's infection rate drops

Tue, 2021-06-01 09:58 — mike kraft
Moderna seeks full FDA approval for vaccine; California, Maryland latest states to meet Biden's July 4 goal: Latest COVID-19 updates Moderna announced Tuesday that it has begun applying for a full license for its vaccine from the FDA, an upgrade from current emergency authorization. Elinor Aspegren and John Bacon USA TODAY
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Peru pandemic death toll now worst in the world per capita

Mon, 2021-05-31 20:56 — mike kraft
Peru revises pandemic death toll, now worst in the world per capita Peru on Monday almost tripled its official COVID-19 death toll to 180,764, following a government review, making it the country with the worst death rate per capita, according to Johns Hopkins University data. Marco Aquino,Marcelo Rochabrun Reuters
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East Houston nighborhood claims politics caused state to froze them out of federal flood relief funds

Mon, 2021-05-31 20:45 — mike kraft
Houston seethes over being frozen out of federal flood funds HOUSTON (AP) — Residents of the East Aldine neighborhood of Houston are tired of their homes flooding during hurricanes and of worrying every time it rains because their streets and waterways don't drain well. AP NEWS

HOUSTON (AP) — Residents of the East Aldine neighborhood of Houston are tired of their homes flooding during hurricanes and of worrying every time it rains because their streets and waterways don’t drain well.

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Mobile vaccination units visit tiny US towns to give vaccinations

Mon, 2021-05-31 20:29 — mike kraft
Mobile vaccination units hit tiny US towns to boost immunity FALLON, Nev. (AP) — Pick-up truck drivers motor up to a white trailer in a parking lot on Fallon Paiute-Shoshone land in Nevada’s high desert and within a few moments they’re handed forms to sign, jabbed with coronavirus vaccine and sent on their way. AP NEWS
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Vietnam identifies new, highly transmissible, coronavirus variant

Mon, 2021-05-31 20:08 — mike kraft
Vietnam identifies new, highly transmissible variant of coronavirus Vietnam has detected a new, highly transmissible variant of the coronavirus, the Vietnamese Health Ministry announced Saturday. Lauren Vella TheHill

Vietnam has detected a new, highly transmissible variant of the coronavirus, the Vietnamese Health Ministry announced Saturday. 

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Coronavirus variants get new names to simplify discussion --WHO

Mon, 2021-05-31 19:57 — mike kraft
Is it all Greek to you? Coronavirus variants get new names Coronavirus variants with clunky, alphanumeric names have now been assigned the letters of the Greek Alphabet in a bid to simplify discussion and pronunciation while avoiding stigma. Emma Farge Reuters
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COIVID Resources Links: Natural Disasters and COVID-19 Resources for Professionals and Emergency Workers

Sun, 2021-05-30 13:58 — mike kraft
Natural Disasters and COVID-19: Resources for Professionals and Emergency Workers - Homeland Security Today This page offers links to resources and information that public health professionals, healthcare workers, and emergency responders can use to help people stay safe during and after a natural disaster amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Homeland Security Today
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More states ease virus rules as vaccine rates rise

Sun, 2021-05-30 13:44 — mike kraft
More states ease lingering virus rules as vaccine rates rise PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, more U.S. cities and states are shrugging off lingering COVID-19 restrictions as vaccination rates rise and the number of infections falls. AP NEWS
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EPA annouces funds for environmental issues, FEMA gets more funding for disaster mitigation

Sun, 2021-05-30 13:02 — mike kraft
EPA Announces $10 Million Available for States, Tribes and Territories to Address Environmental Challenges - Homeland Security Today The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of Multipurpose Grant (MPG) funding to support states, Tribes and territories in addressing high-priority environmental issues, including PFAS, environmental justice and climate change. Homeland Security Today
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DHS secretary said: 'We're taking a very close look at' vaccine passports. But White House say no plans for domestic mandate

Sat, 2021-05-29 13:00 — mike kraft
DHS secretary: 'We're taking a very close look at' vaccine passports Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Friday that the U.S. is taking “a very close look” at vaccine passports for international travel. Jordan Williams TheHill
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