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Covid-19 vaccine booster shots to be offered to Americans beginning September 20

Wed, 2021-08-18 12:16 — mike kraft

Covid-19 vaccine booster shots to be offered to Americans beginning September 20, health officials say US health officials and medical experts announced in a joint statement on Wednesday that booster doses of Covid-19 vaccine will be offered this fall, subject to authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration and sign off from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Jacqueline Howard, CNN CNN

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WHO flags fake jabs in India, Africa

Wed, 2021-08-18 10:28 — mike kraft

Covishield: WHO flags fake jabs in India, Africa The health body says it has found counterfeit versions of the Indian-made Covishield vaccine. BBC News

The World Health Organization (WHO) said it has identified counterfeit versions of India's primary Covid vaccine, Covishield.

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Rise of delta variant and waning immunity are fueling breakthrough infections, experts say

Wed, 2021-08-18 10:20 — mike kraft

Rise of delta variant and waning immunity are fueling breakthrough infections, experts say Although vaccines lower risk of severe illness and death, officials see need for boosters Joel Achenbach, Ben Guarino Washington Post

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Four states reach new pandemic peaks - but in the states with higher vaccine rates and mask mandates, ICUs are less busy

Wed, 2021-08-18 10:10 — mike kraft

As Delta surges, 4 states reach new pandemic peaks for daily COVID-19 cases - but in the states with higher vaccine rates and mask mandates, ICUs are less busy

Four US states have set records for new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations over the past few days, data from Johns Hopkins University shows.

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U.S. Government expected to approve COVID booster shots soon

Tue, 2021-08-17 18:46 — mike kraft

More protection: US likely to authorize COVID booster shots WASHINGTON (AP) — After struggling for months to persuade Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine, U.S. health officials could soon face a fresh challenge: talking vaccinated people into getting booster shots to gain longer-lasting protection as the delta variant sends infections soaring again. AP NEWS

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Overview: Biden administration plans to extend requirements for travellers to wear masks on public transport, and overseas developments

Tue, 2021-08-17 18:28 — mike kraft

Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus The Biden administration plans to extend requirements for travellers to wear masks on airplanes, trains and buses and at airports and train stations through Jan. 18 to address COVID-19 risks, three sources told Reuters. Reuters Staff U.S.

(Reuters) - The Biden administration plans to extend requirements for travellers to wear masks on airplanes, trains and buses and at airports and train stations through Jan. 18 to address COVID-19 risks, three sources told Reuters.

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Florida: Over 5,000 students quarantine or isolate because of Covid in one school district

Tue, 2021-08-17 17:49 — mike kraft

Over 5,000 students quarantine or isolate because of Covid in Florida school district Hillsborough County Public Schools administrators called an emergency meeting to consider a potential mask mandate "for all students and staff." NBC News

More than 5,000 students and hundreds of employees in a single Florida school district have tested positive for Covid-19 or may have been exposed to the coronavirus, school officials said Monday.

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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tests positive for Covid-19

Tue, 2021-08-17 17:42 — mike kraft

Texas governor tests positive for COVID-19, in 'good health' AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott tested positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, according to his office, who said he is in good health and experiencing no symptoms. Abbott, who was vaccinated in 2020, was isolating in the governor's mansion in Austin and receiving monoclonal antibody treatment, spokesman Mark Miner said in a statement. AP NEWS

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NIH director says Israeli data shows usefulness of COVID-19 boosters

Tue, 2021-08-17 13:38 — mike kraft

NIH director says Israeli data builds case for COVID-19 boosters National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins said Tuesday that data from Israel on vaccine effectiveness waning over time helps show the need for booster shots eight months after initial Peter Sullivan TheHill

National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins said Tuesday that data from Israel on vaccine effectiveness waning over time helps show the need for booster shots eight months after initial vaccination.

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ANALYSIS: ALthough Delta surges, Covid-19 Breakthrough Cases Remain Rare

Tue, 2021-08-17 12:19 — mike kraft

WSJ News Exclusive | As Delta Surges, Covid-19 Breakthrough Cases Remain Uncommon A WSJ analysis found a higher risk of infection from the Delta strain, but research shows that vaccines still protect against most serious illness. Robbie Whelan and Jared S. Hopkins WSJ

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