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International Overview: Europe, Asia

Tue, 2020-11-17 10:23 — mike kraft
The Latest: British PM Johnson tests negative for virus LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested negative for the coronavirus, but will complete 14 days of self-isolation because of contact with an infected person. Johnson’s... AP NEWS
 
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Hospital-Acquired SARS-CoV-2 InfectionLessons for Public Health

Mon, 2020-11-16 20:23 — mike kraft
Hospital-Acquired SARS-CoV-2 Infection This Viewpoint reviews the rare incidence of nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 infection and discusses ways it can be minimized, including use of surgical masks, proper ventilation, physical distancing, eye protection, regular testing, and the availability of sick leave for health care workers. JAMA_current
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More than half the country has issued mask requirements. Map shows current status

Mon, 2020-11-16 20:08 — mike kraft
More than half the country has issued mask requirements. See if there's a mandate in your state. A growing number of states — including some led by Republican governors — are now mandating face coverings in public. NBC News

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WHO tempers prospect of a coronavirus vaccine with warning of a long distribution fight to come

Mon, 2020-11-16 19:33 — mike kraft
WHO tempers prospect of a coronavirus vaccine with warning of a long fight to come Finding a coronavirus vaccine is like building a base camp on Mount Everest, not reaching the summit, the WHO says. Adam Taylor Washington Post
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Pfizer vs Moderna vaccines: What we know, and what we don't

Mon, 2020-11-16 19:21 — mike kraft
Pfizer vs Moderna vaccines: What we know, and what we don't Two vaccine candidates using similar technology are winning the COVID-19 vaccine race in the U.S., and in the process validating the mRNA platform — which is yet untested on the market— as well as setting the path for vaccine makers to follow in order to block the virus. YahooNews
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Over 1 million US children have been diagnosed with Covid-19, pediatricians say

Mon, 2020-11-16 19:07 — mike kraft
Over 1 million US children have been diagnosed with Covid-19 Over 1 million children have been diagnosed with Covid-19 in the United States since the start of the pandemic, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children's Hospital Association. The country needs a new, nationwide strategy to control the pandemic. Maggie Fox and Sandee LaMotte, CNN CNN
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But Landon and other experts say people should be cautious when using risk assessment tools and not rely too heavily on a single source, which could create a false sense of security as cases continue to surge

Mon, 2020-11-16 12:42 — mike kraft
Why experts urge caution in using covid risk and tracking tools As coronavirus cases surge ahead of Thanksgiving and the holiday season, relying on a single tool or data point could create a false sense of security, experts say. Allyson Chiu Washington Post
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Bars and shops closed as Europe battles second wave of coronavirus

Mon, 2020-11-16 12:19 — mike kraft
Bars and shops closed as Europe battles second wave of coronavirus Strict measures – including curfews and states of emergencies – are in force once more across the continent as Covid cases surge Emma Graham-Harrison the Guardian
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Researchers find coronavirus was circulating in Italy earlier than thought

Mon, 2020-11-16 11:15 — mike kraft
Researchers find coronavirus was circulating in Italy earlier than thought The new coronavirus was circulating in Italy in September 2019, a study by the National Cancer Institute (INT) of the Italian city of Milan shows, signaling that it might have spread beyond China earlier than thought. Giselda Vagnoni U.S.
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Canadian coronavirus cases grow and spread as once-effective unity frays

Mon, 2020-11-16 11:04 — mike kraft
Canadian coronavirus cases grow and spread as once-effective unity frays Cracks are emerging in the “Team Canada” approach; a spiraling resurgence is buffeting provinces once heralded as success stories. Amanda Coletta Washington Post
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