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The mission of the Global Health Working Group is to explore and improve current and emerging states of health and human security worldwide.

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CDC: One-third in 'limited' study report long-term COVID-19 two months after positive test

Fri, 2021-09-17 12:35 — mike kraft

CDC: One-third in 'limited' study report long-term COVID-19 two One-third of participants in a California study said they experienced at least one longer-term COVID-19 symptom two months after testing positive, according to a study published Thursday, as Justine Coleman TheHill

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Boosters helped Israel avoid exceeding hospital capacity as Covid-19 cases surged, data presented to FDA suggests

Fri, 2021-09-17 12:18 — mike kraft

Boosters helped Israel avoid going beyond hospital capacity as Covid-19 cases surged, data suggests A model projects that without booster shots – or if boosters were administered a few weeks later– Covid-19 hospitalizations in Israel could have exceeded the nation's capacity, according to data that Dr.

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Overview of the countries that are vaccinating children against Covid-19

Fri, 2021-09-17 12:08 — mike kraft

The countries that are vaccinating children against Covid-19 Schools are in session, Covid-19 restrictions are being relaxed en masse and the Delta variant is raging worldwide, creating a maelstrom of confusion for parents on how to best protect their unvaccinated children. Kara Fox, CNN CNN

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British study to test mixed COVID-19 vaccine dose schedules in children

Fri, 2021-09-17 11:00 — mike kraft

British study to test mixed COVID-19 vaccine dose schedules in children A British study will look into the immune responses of children to mixed schedules of different COVID-19 vaccines as officials try to determine the best approach to second doses in adolescents given a small risk of heart inflammation. Alistair Smout Reuters

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Delta variant is so contagious it ‘raises the bar’ for Covid vaccines, Moderna president says

Fri, 2021-09-17 10:48 — mike kraft

Delta variant is so contagious it 'raises the bar' for Covid vaccines, Moderna president says The fast-spreading delta variant is a whole new ball game for Covid-19 vaccines and ending the pandemic, Moderna President Stephen Hoge said. Berkeley Lovelace Jr. CNBC

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Researchers looking into whether COVID-19 hybrid immunity could be a potential pandemic game-changer

Fri, 2021-09-17 10:40 — mike kraft

How COVID-19 hybrid immunity could be a potential pandemic game-changer "The best thing we can hope for is that three vaccine doses will emulate the super immune response, found among those previously infected with the virus," said Dr. Paul Goepfert, an infectious disease physician and director of the Alabama Vaccine Research Clinic. "This [type of immunity] will protect against variants in the future." With the nation still slogging through the pandemic and contending with the delta variant’s threat of breakthrough infections, "super immunity" becomes an appealing concept. DR. L.

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International overview: Some countries considering loosening travel restrictions but Australia/NZ extend bubble

Fri, 2021-09-17 10:29 — mike kraft

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Reuters Reuters

Australian officials will trial a home quarantine system for fully vaccinated international travellers arriving in Sydney, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday, as the country moves to reopen its borders despite persistent COVID-19 cases. ...

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