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Winter storms delay six million COVID-19 vaccine doses -_White House

Fri, 2021-02-19 17:56 — mike kraft

Six million COVID-19 vaccine doses delayed by winter storms: White The White House said Friday that winter storms have caused a backlog of 6 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, about three days worth of shipments, but they expect to clear the backlog within a week. Peter Sullivan TheHill

The White House said Friday that winter storms have caused a backlog of 6 million COVID-19 vaccine doses, about three days worth of shipments, but they expect to clear the backlog within a week.

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G-7 leaders vow 'equitable' world vaccine access, but details scant

Fri, 2021-02-19 17:45 — mike kraft

G-7 vows 'equitable' world vaccine access, but details scant LONDON (AP) — Leaders of the Group of Seven economic powers promised Friday to immunize the world’s neediest people against the coronavirus by giving money, and precious vaccine doses, to a... AP NEWS

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Vaccine Developments: Pfizer seeks approval for storage at higher temperatures, J&J seeks WHO approval

Fri, 2021-02-19 10:49 — mike kraft

Pfizer seeks U.S. approval for COVID-19 vaccine to be stored at higher temperatures Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE have asked the U.S. health regulator to relax requirements for their COVID-19 vaccine to be stored at ultra-low temperatures, potentially allowing for it to be kept in pharmacy freezers, they said on Friday. Reuters Staff U.S.

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CDC estimates indicate US may have enough vaccines to fully vaccinate its population by July

Fri, 2021-02-19 10:15 — mike kraft

US may have enough vaccines to fully vaccinate its population by July In the first three months since the first Covid-19 vaccine shot was administered in December, the US government has delivered about 73.4 million doses to states and jurisdictions, according to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By <a href="/profiles/sarah-faidell">Sarah Faidell</a> and <a href="/profiles/brad-lendon">Brad Lendon</a>, CNN CNN

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White House announces $4 billion in funding for Covax, the global vaccine effort that Trump spurned

Thu, 2021-02-18 18:36 — mike kraft

White House announces $4 billion in funding for Covax, the global vaccine effort that Trump spurned The announcement comes as France's Macron calls on wealthy nations to donate 5 percent of their vaccine supply to developing countries. Emily Rauhala, Erin Cunningham, Adam Taylor Washington Post

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Schools: Is it safe to open schools? Yes, but ...a look at the considerations

Thu, 2021-02-18 13:37 — mike kraft

Is it safe to open schools? Yes, but ... Going back to school is frightening for many teachers and parents, especially with coronavirus rates remaining at high levels and new variants of the coronavirus emerging. And yet the negative consequences of all-remote learning are significant, too. Laura Meckler, Karin Brulliard, Brittany Shammas Washington Post

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Most U.S. firms hit with COVID-19 safety fines aren't paying up--Reuters

Thu, 2021-02-18 10:32 — mike kraft

Exclusive: Most U.S. firms hit with COVID-19 safety fines aren't paying up U.S. workplace safety regulators have announced more than $4 million in penalties on more than 300 employers they say put workers at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chris Kirkham U.S.

(Reuters) - U.S. workplace safety regulators have announced more than $4 million in penalties on more than 300 employers they say put workers at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Vaccine availability remains the big challenge before anticipated surge in cases, expert says

Thu, 2021-02-18 10:15 — mike kraft

Vaccine availability remains the big challenge before anticipated surge in cases, expert says After the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned that severe weather around the US will delay Covid-19 vaccine deliveries in the coming days, infectious disease expert Michael Osterholm says this will not slow down production, it will just delay when the shots get into people’s arms.

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Why one third of US Troops may be refusing the COVID vaccine

Wed, 2021-02-17 22:32 — mike kraft

One-Third of US Troops Are Refusing the COVID Vaccine. History May Help Explain Why After botching anthrax shots decades ago, the Pentagon’s hands are tied. Only the president can order troops to take new vaccines. Elizabeth Howe Defense One

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EU makes deals to get more vaccines, plans to tackle variants

Wed, 2021-02-17 21:44 — mike kraft

EU hails deals to get more vaccine shots, tackle variants BRUSSELS (AP) — Amid signs that more infectious coronavirus variants are spreading unchecked across Europe, governments and EU leaders scrambled Wednesday to speed up vaccine efforts that have... AP NEWS

BRUSSELS (AP) — Amid signs that more infectious coronavirus variants are spreading unchecked across Europe, governments and EU leaders scrambled Wednesday to speed up vaccine efforts that have been hampered by limited supplies and to fund ways to hunt down variants and counter them.

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