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Overview: Asia developments, Hong Kong, South Korea, China vaccine situation

Mon, 2022-02-28 09:30 — mike kraft

Feb 28 (Reuters) -- ...

Hong Kong mortuaries hit capacity

-- Facilities for storing dead bodies at hospitals and public mortuaries in Hong Kong are at maximum capacity due to a record number of COVID-19 fatalities, the Hospital Authority said on Monday, as officials battle to control a surge in cases.

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CDC STAFF explains Why Lengthen mRNA Vaccine Dosing Interval

Fri, 2022-02-25 11:43 — mike kraft

Why Lengthen mRNA Vaccine Dosing Interval? CDC Staff Explain International data indicated lower risks, higher benefits for certain younger populations Molly Walker medpagetoday

Extended dosing intervals for Pfizer or Moderna vaccines may be considered for certain individuals ages 12 to 64 years, not only to lower the risk of vaccine-associated myocarditis, but to potentially improve vaccine effectiveness, CDC staff said on Thursday.

According to the agency's new interim guidance, young people ages 12 to 39 may especially benefit from a second mRNA dose 8 weeks after their first dose.

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Description of how Taiwan used simple tech to help contain Covid-19

Fri, 2022-02-25 11:32 — mike kraft

How Taiwan used simple tech to help contain Covid-19 The low-tech approach that helped Taiwan efficiently fight off coronavirus. BBC News

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The island has maintained some of the lowest case rates in the world throughout the pandemic - lasting more than 200 days in 2020 without a single case.

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Overview: Romania waives COVID-19 quarantine rules for Ukrainians crossing the border; other developments

Fri, 2022-02-25 11:01 — mike kraft

Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus Romania's government waived COVID-19 quarantine rules on Friday for Ukrainians crossing the border after Russia launched an all-out invasion, while China reported its highest daily count of infections arriving from outside the mainland in nearly two years, most of them from Hong Kong. Reuters Reuters

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London ends coronvirus restrictions; why the U.S. may not be able to follow

Fri, 2022-02-25 10:45 — mike kraft

London drops Tube mask rule as part of ‘living with the virus.’ Is the U.K. ready? London transport officials Thursday dropped the requirement for commuters to wear masks on subways and buses, although they were still recommended. Karla Adam Washington Post

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Millions of children have lost a parent to COVID, study finds; other developments

Fri, 2022-02-25 09:47 — mike kraft

Millions of children have lost a parent to COVID, study finds; CDC to ease masking guidelines: Live COVID updates “We estimate that for every person reported to have died... one child is left orphaned or loses a caregiver,” Dr. Susan Hills said. COVID updates. YahooNews

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Canada approves first plant-based COVID-19 vaccine for adults

Thu, 2022-02-24 18:02 — mike kraft

Canada approves Medicago's plant-based COVID-19 vaccine for adults Medicago's vaccine on Thursday became the world's first plant-based shot approved against COVID-19 after Health Canada cleared it for use in adults. Amruta Khandekar Reuters

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EU health group appoves COVID booster shots for school age kids

Thu, 2022-02-24 17:47 — mike kraft

EMA backs Pfizer COVID booster for teens, Moderna shot for ages 6-11 The European Union's health regulator on Thursday backed giving a booster shot of Pfizer and BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine to adolescents aged 12 and over, as well as the expanded use of Moderna's shot in children ages six to 11. Reuters Reuters

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Will a 4th vaccine shot improve your protection?

Thu, 2022-02-24 09:36 — mike kraft

Who might benefit from a 4th shot — and who might not Some countries are moving ahead with plans to offer a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine. But studies are raising questions about the potential advantages of this extra booster. NPR.org

At this point, one thing about the pandemic is clear: The COVID-19 vaccines, even when followed by a booster, aren't going to stop the coronavirus — or provide long-term protection from infections.

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