Doctors concerned about the 11 U.S. states where vaccination rates lag for those over 65

Mon, 2021-06-21 11:43 — mike kraft

In 11 U.S. states, the rate of vaccination in those over 65 lags the national level

There are 11 states in the United States where at least 20 percent of older adults still haven’t received a Covid shot, potentially putting the recovery there at risk.

People 65 and older were given top priority for vaccinations because they are far more vulnerable to serious illness and death from the coronavirus than younger people are. Those 65 and older have the highest rate of vaccination among all age groups, with 87 percent having received at least one dose, compared with 60 percent for people ages 18 to 64, and 31 percent for those 12 to 17.

But in 11 states, seniors who have yet to get a dose of the vaccine pose a risk to their states’ recovery as most places remove restrictions aimed at limiting new outbreaks.

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DHS extends Canada and Mexico border crossing restrictions for another month

Mon, 2021-06-21 11:33 — mike kraft

U.S. and Canada Extend Travel Restrictions Across the Land Border - Homeland Security Today On June 20, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said U.S. land borders with Canada and Mexico will remain closed to non-essential travel until at least July 21. Kylie Bielby Homeland Security Today

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South Africa, Senegal, Rwanda and Nigeria considered as vaccine production hubs: German Development Minister tours area

Mon, 2021-06-21 11:01 — mike kraft

WTO head says South Africa, Senegal, Rwanda and Nigeria considered as vaccine production hubs Africa is working with the European Union and other partners to help create regional vaccine manufacturing hubs in South Africa, Senegal and Rwanda, with Nigeria under consideration, World Trade Organization Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala said. Reuters Staff U.S.

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GSK-Vir say study confirms its antibody drug reduces hospitalization, death in COVID-19 patients

Mon, 2021-06-21 10:46 — mike kraft

Study confirms GSK-Vir antibody drug reduces hospitalization, death in COVID-19 patients GlaxoSmithKline Plc and Vir Biotechnology said on Monday final results from a late-stage study of their monoclonal antibody confirmed it significantly reduced hospitalization and death among high-risk COVID-19 patients when given early in the disease. Reuters Staff U.S.

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Moderna Plans to Expand Production to Make Covid-19 Vaccine Boosters, Supply More Countries

Mon, 2021-06-21 10:36 — mike kraft

Moderna plans to expand COVID-19 vaccine production: WSJ Moderna Inc (MRNA.O) is adding two new production lines at its COVID-19 vaccine manufacturing plant in Massachusetts, in a bid to prepare for making more booster shots, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday. Reuters Reuters

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Gamma and other coronavirus variants, not just Delta, also worry scientists

Mon, 2021-06-21 10:28 — mike kraft

It's not just Delta -- other coronavirus variants worry scientists, also While federal health officials are warning most about the Delta variant -- the B.1.617.2 strain first seen in India -- other variants are also gaining ground in parts of the US. Virginia Langmaid, CNN CNN

(CNN) Coronavirus variants are what keep Dr. Scott Lindquist, an epidemiologist for Washington state, up at night.

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Unvaccinated Americans are at risk of an aggressive and more dangerous Covid-19 variant. These are the most vulnerable states

Mon, 2021-06-21 10:16 — mike kraft

Unvaccinated Americans are at risk of an aggressive and more dangerous Covid-19 variant. These are the most vulnerable states Some states are making great strides in vaccinating their residents against Covid-19, but the ones that are not may soon be contending with a more transmissible variant, experts say. Madeline Holcombe, CNN CNN

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Webinar today, 10:00 AM ET The Reality of Rolling Out Covid-19 Vaccines

Mon, 2021-06-21 09:55 — mike kraft

The Reality of Rolling Out Covid-19 Vaccines

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OPINION: The important role of nonprofits in helping counter the coronavirus pandemic

Sun, 2021-06-20 19:02 — mike kraft

Givers and the government stepped up to support nonprofits The American public and policymakers alike should take the lessons of 2020 to heart and continue to support the vast and diverse array of nonprofits in the U.S. Phil Buchanan, opinion contributor TheHill

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Philippines signs biggest COVID-19 vaccine order yet, for 40 mln Pfizer doses

Sun, 2021-06-20 18:49 — mike kraft

Philippines seals biggest COVID-19 vaccine order yet, for 40 mln Pfizer doses The Philippine government has signed a supply agreement for 40 million doses of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer Inc (PFE.N) and BioNTech SE, (22UAy.DE) in its biggest coronavirus vaccine deal to date. Reuters Reuters

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OVERVIEW: Blood shortage delay New England surgeries, London uses soccer stadiums for stepped up vaccinations.

Sun, 2021-06-20 18:43 — mike kraft

The Latest: Blood shortage forces New England surgery delay BOSTON — Some New England hospitals are delaying or rescheduling surgeries because of a shortage of blood donations during the pandemic. “We haven’t seen anything like this in about 30 or 40 years at least,” Dr. AP NEWS

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CDC regulation of Florida cruises in question after judge issues premilinary injuction

Sat, 2021-06-19 15:36 — mike kraft

CDC regulation of Florida cruises in question after judge sides with state, for now The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's restrictions on Florida cruises could be invalidated, according to a Friday court ruling. Morgan Hines USA TODAY

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India's central government asks states to be careful in easing lockdowns

Sat, 2021-06-19 15:25 — mike kraft

India ask states to 'carefully calibrate' lockdown easing India's central government on Saturday urged states to be careful in reopening from COVID-19 lockdowns to prevent a resurgence of infections in the hard-hit country. Reuters Staff U.S.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India’s central government on Saturday urged states to be careful in reopening from COVID-19 lockdowns to prevent a resurgence of infections in the hard-hit country.

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To send more vaccines overseas, the U.S. seeks to replace the millions of AstraZeneca doses still under review.

Sat, 2021-06-19 14:41 — mike kraft

To meet its global vaccines pledge, the U.S. seeks to replace the millions of AstraZeneca doses under review.

With less than two weeks remaining to fulfill President Biden’s pledge to share 80 million doses of coronavirus vaccine with countries in need, production problems at an Emergent BioSolutions manufacturing plant are forcing the administration to revise its plan to send AstraZeneca doses overseas.

Officials are now working to replace tens of millions of doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine that it had initially planned to include in the donation with others made by Pfizer and BioNTech, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson, according to people familiar with the discussions. Those three vaccines are authorized for emergency use in the United States; AstraZeneca’s is not.

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