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In the last week, leading epidemiologists from respected institutions have, through different methods, reached the same conclusion: About 85 to 90 percent of the American population is still susceptible to SARS-CoV-2, the virus causing the current pandemic.

The number is important because it means that “herd immunity” — the point at which a disease stops spreading because nearly everyone in a population has contracted it — is still very far off.

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Oxford to study anti-inflammatory drug Humira as potential COVID-19 treatment

Wed, 2020-09-30 10:29 — mike kraft

Oxford to study anti-inflammatory drug Humira as potential COVID-19 treatment Oxford University said on Wednesday it would study whether the world's best-selling prescription medicine, adalimumab, was an effective treatment for COVID-19 patients - the latest effort to repurpose existing drugs as potential coronavirus therapies. Adalimumab, which is sold under the brand name YahooNews

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Early data shows promising results from Regeneron's antibody cocktail for coronavirus

Wed, 2020-09-30 10:21 — mike kraft

Early data shows promising results from Regeneron's antibody cocktail for coronavirus Biotechnology company Regeneron released some early results of tests using its antibody cocktail in coronavirus patients Tuesday, and said it seemed to reduce levels of the virus and improve symptoms in patients. Jen Christensen, CNN CNN

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COVID-19 and Illicit Trade: When Organized Crime and Terrorists Profit from the Pandemic

Tue, 2020-09-29 20:57 — mike kraft

COVID-19 and Illicit Trade: When Organized Crime and Terrorists Profit from the Pandemic - Homeland Security Today Criminals have been quick to capitalize on these opportunities, perpetuating illicit activity when governments, industry and the general public are most vulnerable. Homeland Security Today

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UK Government poised to amend regulations to allow use of unlicensed vaccine

Tue, 2020-09-29 17:46 — mike kraft

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Evictions Damage Public Health. The CDC Aims To Curb Them ― For Now

Tue, 2020-09-29 16:17 — mike kraft

... As many as 40 million Americans faced a looming eviction risk in August, according to a report authored by 10 national housing and eviction experts. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cited that estimate in early September when it ordered an unprecedented, nationwide eviction moratorium through the end of 2020.

That move — a moratorium from the country's top public health agency — spotlights a message experts have preached for years without prompting much policy action: Housing stability and health are intertwined.

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