U.S. COVID-19 cases hit six-month high, Florida grapples with surge

Thu, 2021-08-05 11:35 — mike kraft
U.S. COVID-19 cases hit six-month high, Florida grapples with surge The United States hit a six-month high for new COVID cases with over 100,000 infections reported on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the Delta variant ravages areas where people did not get vaccinated. Roshan Abraham,Maria Caspani Reuters
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Overview: nearly 72 million American kids test positive in past week. A

Thu, 2021-08-05 11:22 — mike kraft
Moderna reports vaccine 93% effective after 6 months; Nearly 72K children test positive over past week: COVID-19 updates Children's vulnerability to the virus and its variants are evident as nearly 72K kids have tested positive for the virus. The latest COVID-19 updates. Steven Vargas, Elinor Aspegren and Ryan W. Miller USA TODAY
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Biggest nursing home employer mandates vaccines for staff, stepping up pressure on others

Thu, 2021-08-05 11:07 — mike kraft
Nursing home to workers: Get vaccine or lose your job NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. nursing home industry’s resistance to forcing workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 for fear that too many of them might quit began to crack this week when its biggest player announced its employees must get the shot to keep their jobs. AP NEWS
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A Doomsday COVID Variant Worse Than Delta and Lambda May Be Coming, Scientists Say

Wed, 2021-08-04 19:44 — mike kraft
A doomsday COVID variant worse than Delta and Lambda may be coming, scientists say Delta has shown how destructive new strains of COVID can get. Scientists fear future mutations of the virus could be even worse: "Delta on steroids." Newsweek
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Analysis: Florida governor Ron DeSantis Plays Disaster Politics as State Again Reels From Coronavirus

Wed, 2021-08-04 19:12 — mike kraft
Ron DeSantis Plays Disaster Politics as Florida Again Reels From Coronavirus | Politics | US News The coronavirus has added an unusually political wrinkle for a governor and potential presidential candidate whose state is experiencing a dangerous spike in the pandemic. Susan Milligan US News & World Report
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Arkansas governor now says he regrets signing ban on mask mandates

Wed, 2021-08-04 18:57 — mike kraft
Arkansas governor says he regrets signing ban on mask mandates Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R) says he regrets signing a ban on mask mandates in schools as he asks the state legislature to reverse the decision. Lexi Lonas TheHill
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Most unvaccinated Americans believe coronavirus vaccine poses greater health risk than the disease, poll finds

Wed, 2021-08-04 18:36 — mike kraft
Most unvaccinated Americans believe coronavirus vaccine poses greater health risk than the disease, poll finds In contrast, an overwhelming majority of vaccinated adults said getting infected with covid-19 is a bigger health risk than the vaccine. Adela Suliman Washington Post
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Studies suggest lotteries or cash payouts improve vaccination rates

Wed, 2021-08-04 18:26 — mike kraft
Cash for shots? Studies suggest payouts improve vaccination rates Vaccine lotteries persuade some hesitant people, but New York City and White House want to bet on direct payments Science | AAAS

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WHO head urges moratorium on vacciine boosters in order to help countries lagging with first shots

Wed, 2021-08-04 17:58 — mike kraft
Head of UN health agency seeks vaccine booster moratorium GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization called Wednesday for a moratorium on administering booster shots of COVID-19 vaccines as a way to help ensure that doses are available in countries where few people have received their first shots. AP NEWS
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ANALYSIS: Global COVID-19 cases surpass 200 mln as Delta variant spreads

Wed, 2021-08-04 17:46 — mike kraft
Global COVID-19 cases surpass 200 mln as Delta variant spreads Coronavirus cases worldwide surpassed 200 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the more-infectious Delta variant threatens areas with low vaccination rates and strains healthcare systems. Roshan Abraham,Kavya B Reuters
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CDC: Delta variant accounts for 93 percent of all U.S. infections

Wed, 2021-08-04 17:36 — mike kraft
CDC: Delta variant accounts for 93 percent of all infections The delta variant accounts for at least 93 percent of all sequenced coronavirus in the U.S., according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nathaniel Weixel TheHill
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Most K-12 parents support mask mandates

Tue, 2021-08-03 09:26 — Naomisfreeman
Most K-12 parents support mask mandates: poll Most parents of K-12 students support mask mandates amid a nationwide spike in coronavirus infections, according to a Gallup poll Jordan Williams TheHill

Most parents of K-12 students support mask mandates amid a nationwide spike in coronavirus infections, according to a Gallup poll released Tuesday.

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White House says US has donated 110M coronavirus vaccine doses abroad

Tue, 2021-08-03 09:17 — Naomisfreeman
White House says US has donated 110M coronavirus vaccine doses abroad The White House said Tuesday that the United States has donated and shipped over 110 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to more than 60 countries. Morgan Chalfant TheHill
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For many, the belated realization that Covid will be ‘a long war’ sparks anger and denial

Mon, 2021-08-02 13:58 — Naomisfreeman
Realization that Covid will be 'a long war' sparks anger and denial - STAT Though this new outrage might look and sound like righteous indignation, mental health professionals say that what’s behind it is fear. Megan Molteni STAT
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COVID News update summary August 2 2021

Mon, 2021-08-02 11:30 — Naomisfreeman
Florida breaks record in cases, hospitalizations; over 1M vaccine doses thrown away in 10 states: Latest COVID-19 news Florida on Sunday broke its record for current hospitalizations, days after it recorded the most new daily cases since the start of the pandemic. Elinor Aspegren and Steven Vargas USA TODAY

Infections surging and 'things are going to get worse,' Fauci says

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