Oposition to mask mandates, other covid rules, prompt Republican lawmakers pass laws to restrict the power of health authorities to take steps to protect the public health.

Mon, 2021-12-27 11:24 — mike kraft
Anger over mask mandates, other covid rules, spurs states to curb power of public health officials A flurry of new laws restrict the authority of state or local health officers to take steps proven to help safeguard the public’s health. Amy Goldstein Washington Post

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US will continue to see cases surge from Omicron, Fauci says

Mon, 2021-12-27 10:37 — mike kraft
US will continue to see cases surge from Omicron, Fauci says The US is going to continue to see cases surge from the Omicron variant but may see them fall as they did in South Africa, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Monday. By <a href="/profiles/helen-regan">Helen Regan</a>, Adam Renton, <a href="/profiles/tara-john">Tara John</a>, <a href="/profiles/aditi-sandal">Aditi Sangal</a>, Mike Hayes and Melissa Macaya, CNN CNN

 

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Overview: International Covid developments

Mon, 2021-12-27 10:32 — mike kraft
Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus Oil fell on Monday after U.S. airlines called off thousands of flights over the Christmas holidays amid surging COVID-19 infections, and China's cases edged higher as Xian tightened curbs on travel within the city on the fifth day of a lockdown of its 13 million people. Reuters Reuters

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Update: 2,000 more flights delayed, canceled Monday as omicron spreads

Mon, 2021-12-27 10:24 — mike kraft
2,000 more flights delayed, canceled Monday as omicron spreads: Latest COVID-19 updates More than 700 flights were canceled or delayed Monday. Airlines say the omicron variant has caused staffing shortages. Latest updates. YahooNews
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Fauci says it's 'too premature' for US to be discussing fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose

Fri, 2021-12-24 14:04 — mike kraft
Fauci says it's 'too premature' for US to be discussing fourth Dr. Anthony Fauci on Wednesday said it is “too premature” for the U.S. Mychael Schnell TheHill
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Austria's vaccine board recommends fourth COVID shot for some

Fri, 2021-12-24 12:41 — mike kraft
Austria's vaccine board recommends fourth COVID jab for some Austria should offer some healthcare staff and other key workers a fourth COVID-19 jab, the National Vaccination Board said in updated guidance published late on Thursday, citing risks from the fast-spreading Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Reuters Reuters
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What COVID-19 therapies are available in US?--AP explainer

Fri, 2021-12-24 12:18 — mike kraft
EXPLAINER: What COVID-19 therapies are available in US? | AP News WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. recently added two new weapons to its small arsenal against the coronavirus: pills that patients can take at home to treat COVID-19. The drugs from Pfizer and Merck join a handful of other therapies that have been shown to blunt the worst effects of the virus. AP NEWS
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US west braces for omicron surge, but leaders do not bear down.

Fri, 2021-12-24 12:07 — mike kraft
As US west braces for omicron surge, leaders take a hands-off approach Experts call for public health measures beyond vaccines as health workers describe a ‘war zone’ A person administers a Covid test in California on 21 December. Photograph: Allen J Schaben/Rex/Shutterstock As the highly transmissible Omicron variant began to surge across Colorado this month, Governor Jared Polis adopted a laissez-faire tone.
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COVID or a Cold? -- Two articles on the common symptoms and telling the difference.

Fri, 2021-12-24 11:08 — mike kraft
Are my symptoms omicron variant of COVID or a cold? The omicron variant of COVID-19 and the common cold can share similar symptoms. The only way to truly know is to get tested for COVID-19. krodriguez nj
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Tests: Guidance on At-home covid tests and omicron

Fri, 2021-12-24 10:53 — mike kraft
At-home covid tests and omicron: What you need to know At-home coronavirus tests are becoming scarce amid the omicron surge. Here's where to look, and what to do if you can’t find one. Washington Post

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MASKS: Guidance on upgrading and wearing

Fri, 2021-12-24 10:46 — mike kraft
Why you should upgrade your mask as the Omicron variant spreads As the Omicron variant spreads, it's time to upgrade from your cloth face masks. Experts explain why medical-grade masks -- such as surgical/disposable masks and N95 and KN95 respirators -- are better options now and what people should do with the cloth masks they already have. Kristen Rogers, CNN CNN

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Omicron is latest blow to pandemic-weary front-line workers; clashes over alternative treatments

Fri, 2021-12-24 10:39 — mike kraft
Omicron is latest blow to pandemic-weary front-line workers | AP News BOSTON (AP) — Staff absences for COVID-19 tripled this month in London’s hospitals, and nearly 10% of the city’s firefighters called out sick. In New York, about 2,700 police officers were absent earlier this week — twice the number who are ill on an average day. AP NEWS
 
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Omicron passes Delta's peak level,indicating intense winter wave

Fri, 2021-12-24 10:27 — mike kraft
Omicron Drives U.S. Virus Cases Past Delta’s Peak Cases are shooting up, I.C.U.s are stretched thin and booster vaccinations are lagging. Signs point to an intense winter wave in the United States. The New York Times
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U.S. to lift travel curbs on eight African countries

Fri, 2021-12-24 10:17 — mike kraft
Exclusive: U.S. to lift travel curbs on eight African countries The Biden administration will lift travel restrictions on eight southern African countries imposed last month over concerns about the fast-spreading COVID-19 Omicron variant, the White House said Friday. David Shepardson Reuters
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OVERVIEW: South Africa relaxes isolation reqirements and other international developments,

Fri, 2021-12-24 10:09 — 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
 
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