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The Delta Variant Isn't As Contagious As Chickenpox. But It's Still Highly Contagious

Thu, 2021-08-12 10:01 — mike kraft

The Delta Variant Isn't As Contagious As Chickenpox. But It's Still Highly Contagious A leaked CDC document compared it to the highly contagious children's disease. Data does not support this claim. Nonetheless, the variant is one of the world's most contagious respiratory diseases. NPR.org

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Political Analysis: "Republicans risk becoming face of delta surge as key GOP governors oppose anti-covid measures"

Thu, 2021-08-12 09:30 — mike kraft

Republicans risk becoming face of delta surge as key GOP governors oppose anti-covid measures The party is at the vanguard of resistance to public-health mandates aimed stemming the tide of the delta variant, which has caused a new spike in coronavirus cases as the country attempts to reopen schools, restaurants and other businesses. Felicia Sonmez, Hannah Knowles Washington Post

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Texas gov fires back at state officials and courts over masks as cases surge

Thu, 2021-08-12 09:11 — mike kraft

Texas gov declares all-out war on rogue state officials over masks as “The State of Texas will continue to vigorously fight the temporary restraining order to protect the rights and freedoms of all Texans.” Adam Barnes TheHill

Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott (R) committed Wednesday to continuing his battle against state officials and school districts in his state who choose to defy his ban on mask mandates.

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U.S. Overview: Experts hope to expand vaccine protection for children and immunocompromised people

Thu, 2021-08-12 09:02 — mike kraft

Experts hope to expand vaccine protection for children and immunocompromised people to win the race against variants | CNN America is at a vulnerable place within the battle against Covid-19 -- with many hospitals overwhelmed and a new school year already upended -- and health officials are racing to expand vaccine protection for those most at risk. Madeline Holcombe CNN

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FDA on v erge of approving 3rd vaccine dose for immunocompromised people--report

Wed, 2021-08-11 18:07 — mike kraft

FDA poised to OK third vaccine dose for immunocompromised people The move would be the first authorization of an additional dose in the U.S. NBC News

The Food and Drug Administration is poised to amend the emergency use authorizations for the Pfizer and the Moderna Covid-19 vaccines Thursday to allow people with compromised immune systems to get a third dose, according to two sources familiar with the plans.

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Oklahoma charter school district mandates masks in defiance of state law

Wed, 2021-08-11 17:57 — mike kraft

Oklahoma charter school district announces mask mandate in defiance of state law Santa Fe South Schools has announced that they will require masks at school beginning Thursday, defying a state law the Oklahoma legislature passed a law last year which says they cannot do so unless the governor issues an emergency declaration for their area. By <a href="/profiles/melissa-mahtani">Melissa Mahtani</a>, <a href="/profiles/meg-wagner">Meg Wagner</a>, Mike Hayes, Melissa Macaya and <a href="/profiles/veronica-rocha">Veronica Rocha</a>, CNN CNN

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California becomes first state to require COVID-19 vaccines or regular testing for teachers

Wed, 2021-08-11 17:48 — mike kraft

California becomes first state to require COVID-19 vaccines or The new rule will go into effect Thursday. School districts must be in full compliance by mid-October. Joseph Guzman TheHill

California has become the first state in the nation to require all teachers and school staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face consistent testing.

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