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FDA warns COVID-19 test could produce false negatives. It's used at 100+ sites in California

Fri, 2021-01-08 12:38 — mike kraft

FDA warns COVID-19 test could produce false negatives.

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Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine not affected by mutation seen in contagious coronavirus variant, study indicates

Fri, 2021-01-08 12:20 — mike kraft

Pfizer vaccine not affected by mutation in contagious coronavirus variant A mutation found in fast-spreading coronavirus variants does not negate the Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech. Andrew Joseph STAT

A mutation found in fast-spreading coronavirus variants does not negate the Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech, researchers reported late Thursday.

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People without symptoms spread virus in more than half of cases -- CDC model

Fri, 2021-01-08 10:45 — mike kraft

People without symptoms spread virus in more than half of cases, CDC model finds The finding underscores the importance of following guidelines to wear masks and maintain social distancing. Ben Guarino Washington Post

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240 Israelis found with COVID after vaccination, underscoring need for vigilance

Thu, 2021-01-07 20:28 — mike kraft

240 Israelis found with COVID after vaccination, underscoring need for vigilance Pfizer's shot only begins having an effect 8-10 days after first injection, and only reaches full potential after the second dose timesofisrael

Illustrative: Antibodies attacking SARS-CoV-2 virus (Dr_Microbe;iStock by Getty Images)

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Loss of Smell Occurs in 86 Percent of Mild COVID Cases, New Study Finds

Thu, 2021-01-07 18:45 — mike kraft

Loss of Smell Occurs in 86 Percent of Mild COVID Cases, New Study Finds According to researchers, 95 percent of patients who lost their sense of taste or smell recovered it within six months YahooNews

Most patients with mild symptoms of COVID-19 lose their sense of taste and smell but tend to recover it quickly, according to findings from a new study.

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Blood Plasma Reduces Risk of Severe Covid-19 if Given Early

Thu, 2021-01-07 17:22 — mike kraft

A small but rigorous clinical trial in Argentina has found that blood plasma from recovered Covid-19 patients can keep older adults from getting seriously sick with the coronavirus — if they get the therapy within days of the onset of the illness.

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Severe allergic reactions reported in the US after getting COVID-19 vaccine, but CDC says cases are rare

Thu, 2021-01-07 13:13 — mike kraft

Severe allergic reactions reported in the US after getting COVID-19 vaccine, but CDC says cases are rare The CDC detected 21 cases of anaphylaxis in a pool of more than 1.8 million administered first doses, translating to about 11 cases per million doses. Adrianna Rodriguez USA TODAY

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Study: US COVID cases, deaths far higher than reported

Thu, 2021-01-07 11:05 — mike kraft

Study: US COVID cases, deaths far higher than reported Antibody testing shows that 14% of Americans had been infected by Nov 15, and 35% of deaths were missed. CIDRAP

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ANALYSIS: U.S. Vaccine Rollout Hindered by Faulty Coordination, Messaging

Thu, 2021-01-07 10:17 — mike kraft

U.S. Vaccine Rollout Hindered by Faulty Coordination, Messaging Angelica LaVito Bloomberg.com

As the U.S. grapples with record hospitalizations and deaths from the Covid-19 pandemic, a crucial vaccination rollout campaign is being impeded by inconsistent messaging and myriad state strategies as a new variant of the virus drives up infection rates, according to public health experts.

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