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U.S. sending sending 9 million Covid vaccine doses to Africa and 2 more million to countries elsewhere

Fri, 2021-12-03 19:04 — mike kraft

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced Friday that it is sending 9 million Covid vaccine doses to Africa amid growing concerns about the omicron variant.

The new shipment brings the total U.S. donations to Africa to 100 million vaccines, the White House said. An additional two million vaccines will be sent elsewhere in the world.

The shipment is part of President Joe Biden's pledge on Thursday to send more than 200 million vaccines abroad in 100 days. ...

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Study suggests past COVID infection may not fend off omicron

Fri, 2021-12-03 18:54 — mike kraft

Study suggests past COVID infection may not fend off omicron | AP News THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — South African scientists are warning that reinfections among people who’ve already battled COVID-19 appear to be more likely with the new omicron variant than with earlier coronavirus mutants. AP NEWS

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Analysis: We’ll know more soon about Omicron. Here’s how to interpret the coming flood of data

Fri, 2021-12-03 11:26 — mike kraft

How to interpret the coming data on Omicron and Covid immunity We’ll know more soon about Omicron and immune protection. Here’s how to interpret the coming flood of data. Andrew Joseph STAT

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Analysis: Why Didn't the U.S. Detect Omicron Cases Sooner?

Fri, 2021-12-03 11:19 — mike kraft

Why Didn't the U.S. Detect Omicron Cases Sooner? Last Friday, just a day after South African scientists first announced the discovery of the omicron variant, Europe reported its first case: The new coronavirus variant was in Belgium. Before the weekend was out, Australia, Britain, Canada, Denmark, Germany, Israel, Italy and other countries had all found cases. But in the United States, scientists kept searching.

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WHO's top scientist says Omicron could displace Delta but a new vaccine might not be needed.

Fri, 2021-12-03 11:04 — mike kraft

WHO's top scientist says Omicron could displace Delta The World Health Organization's chief scientist told the Reuters Next conference on Friday the Omicron variant could become dominant because it is highly transmissible, but that a different vaccine may not be needed. Francesco Guarascio,Stephanie Nebehay Reuters

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WHO says measures used against delta should work for omicron

Fri, 2021-12-03 10:51 — mike kraft

WHO says measures used against delta should work for omicron | AP News MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Measures used to counter the delta variant should remain the foundation for fighting the coronavirus pandemic , even in the face of the new omicron version of the virus, World Health Organization officials said Friday, while acknowledging that the travel restrictions imposed by some countries may buy time. AP NEWS

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Omicron overview: Biden tightens travel rules amid new Omicron cases

Fri, 2021-12-03 10:33 — mike kraft

Omicron: Biden tightens travel rules amid new Omicron cases The US winter plan includes millions of free tests and stricter rules for international passengers. BBC News

President Joe Biden has unveiled stricter Covid-19 travel rules as the US confirmed a handful of cases of the Omicron variant from coast to coast.

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OPNION: A reason for optimism on Omicron: Our immune systems are not blank slates

Thu, 2021-12-02 17:02 — mike kraft

Cause for optimism on Omicron: Our immune systems aren't blank slates “Dealing with naive people is never the same as even if you have some memory. It's never like square one,” one expert said. Helen Branswell STAT

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Free testing at U.S. airports will aid monitoring omicron variant

Thu, 2021-12-02 11:56 — mike kraft

U.S. airports will aid effort to monitor omicron variant It's part of stepped-up efforts to monitor international arrivals amid growing concerns about the omicron variant. Lori Aratani Washington Post

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South Africa new Covid cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads

Thu, 2021-12-02 11:26 — mike kraft

Covid: South Africa new cases double in 24 hours as Omicron spreads The new Omicron variant has now become dominant, the country's top medical scientists say. BBC News

Health officials say the new coronavirus variant Omicron has now become dominant in South Africa and is driving a sharp increase in new infections.

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