US 'still not doing enough' to address growing mental health crisis --Surgeon General

Thu, 2021-05-06 09:43 — mike kraft
Surgeon general: US 'still not doing enough' to address growing mental health crisis Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said the U.S. is “still not doing enough” to address the growing mental health crisis amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Justine Coleman TheHill
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Federal agencies form partnership to bring coronavirus vaccines to public housing and shelters

Thu, 2021-05-06 09:36 — mike kraft
HHS, HUD team up to bring coronavirus vaccines to public housing and shelters The partnership is part of the Biden administration’s efforts to promote equity in the pandemic response. Amy Goldstein Washington Post
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OPINION: India, Brazil and the COVID cost of sidelining science

Wed, 2021-05-05 21:16 — mike kraft
India, Brazil and the human cost of sidelining science Governments that ignore or delay acting on scientific advice are missing out on a crucial opportunity to control the pandemic. nature
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CDC sets rules for trial cruises with volunteer passengers

Wed, 2021-05-05 20:56 — mike kraft
CDC sets rules for trial cruises with volunteer passengers Cruise lines can soon begin trial voyages in U.S. waters with volunteer passengers helping test whether the ships can sail safely during a pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gave ship operators final technical guidelines Wednesday for the trial runs... AP NEWS

Cruise lines can soon begin trial voyages in U.S. waters with volunteer passengers helping test whether the ships can sail safely during a pandemic.

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FAA fines unruly and maskless airplane passengers as violent incidents increase

Wed, 2021-05-05 20:39 — mike kraft

(CNN) Federal authorities are planning to fine two unmasked and unruly passengers accused of hitting and grabbing flight attendants amid a rash of disruptive and sometimes violent incidents on board planes.

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Federal judge strikes down CDC’s COVID-related national moratorium on evictions

Wed, 2021-05-05 19:57 — mike kraft
Federal judge strikes down CDC’s national moratorium on evictions The CDC exceeded its authority by issuing a broad moratorium on evictions nationwide, a federal judge rules. California's moratorium remains intact. Los Angeles Times
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Novavax vaccine study: 51% efficacy against South African variant

Wed, 2021-05-05 19:36 — mike kraft
Novavax vaccine shows 51% efficacy against South African variant, study finds Novavax Inc's (NVAX.O) COVID-19 vaccine had efficacy of 51% against infections caused by the South African variant among people who were HIV negative, and 43% in a group that included people who were HIV positive, according to a new analysis published on Wednesday. Julie Steenhuysen Reuters
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CDC papers project US COVID toll could drop sharply by end of July

Wed, 2021-05-05 18:55 — mike kraft
COVID's US toll projected to drop sharply by the end of July NEW YORK (AP) — Teams of experts are projecting COVID-19's toll on the U.S. will fall sharply by the end of July, according to research released by the government Wednesday.
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Biden administration commits to waiving vaccine patent protections

Wed, 2021-05-05 18:14 — mike kraft
US backs waiving intellectual property rules on vaccines WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday joined calls for more sharing of the technology behind COVID-19 vaccines to help speed the end of the pandemic, a shift that puts the U.S. alongside many in the developing world who want rich countries to do more to get doses to the needy... AP NEWS
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Young teenagers 12-15 could be getting vaccine shots in two weeks--CDC Director

Wed, 2021-05-05 10:19 — mike kraft
Kids ages 12 to 15 could be getting vaccinated in less than two weeks, CDC director says Dr.
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OVERVIEW: Rich countries to address unequal global vaccine rollout, and other developments

Wed, 2021-05-05 10:08 — mike kraft
Covid-19 live updates: Club of rich countries to address unequal global vaccine rollout According to the World Health Organization, of the 832 million vaccine doses administered around the world by mid-April, just 0.2% were given in lower-income countries. Jennifer Hassan, Paul Schemm, Lateshia Beachum Washington Post
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ANALYSIS: Biden moves into new and more difficult phase of COVID-19 fight

Wed, 2021-05-05 10:02 — mike kraft
The Memo: Biden moves into new phase of COVID-19 fight President Biden kick-started a new phase in the fight against COVID-19 Tuesday, but it’s one that could prove tough for his administration. Niall Stanage TheHill
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Why some vaccinated people still wear masks -- even outdoors

Tue, 2021-05-04 20:45 — mike kraft
Why some vaccinated people won't go maskless -- even outdoors Vaccinated Americans are emerging from 14 months of social isolation into a confusing world where key questions remain about where and when to wear a mask. Faith Karimi, CNN CNN
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CDCcompiles data on the rates of side effects after dose of Moderna and Pfizer’s vaccines

Tue, 2021-05-04 20:28 — mike kraft
How Common Are Your Covid-19 Vaccine Side Effects? New data from the CDC shows the rates of side effects after each dose of Moderna and Pfizer’s vaccines Theresa Machemer Smithsonian Magazine
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Vaccines linked to rare clotting disorders--an analysis

Tue, 2021-05-04 20:01 — mike kraft

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