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Political analysis: Omicron complicates Biden vaccine mandate efforts

Fri, 2021-12-31 13:19 — mike kraft

Omicron puts pinch on Biden vaccine mandate efforts The rapidly spreading omicron variant poses a problem for the White House as officials try to convince a skeptical public that vaccine mandates are necessary. Nathaniel Weixel TheHill

The rapidly spreading omicron variant poses a problem for the White House as officials try to convince a skeptical public that vaccine mandates are necessary.

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Overview: Asia, the UK, Canada COvid-related developments

Fri, 2021-12-31 12:58 — 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

-- South Korea said on Friday it would extend stricter social distancing rules for two weeks amid a persistent surge in serious coronavirus infections and concerns over the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant.

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U.S surge expected: Experts, governors warn of U.S. Omicron 'blizzard' in weeks ahead

Fri, 2021-12-31 10:02 — mike kraft

Experts, governors warn of U.S. Omicron 'blizzard' in weeks ahead U.S. health experts on Thursday urged Americans to prepare for severe disruptions in coming weeks as the rising wave of COVID-19 cases led by the Omicron variant threatened hospitals, schools and other sectors impacting their daily lives. Susan Heavey Reuters

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Hospitalisation risk from Omicron around one third of Delta-- UK analysis

Fri, 2021-12-31 09:50 — mike kraft

Hospitalisation risk from Omicron around one third of Delta, UK analysis shows The risk of hospitalisation with the Omicron variant of coronavirus is about one-third that of the Delta variant, according to British analysis of more than a million cases of both types in recent weeks. Reuters Reuters

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Virginia officials urge mild COVID cases to avoid ER, Illinois and Louisiana top records

Thu, 2021-12-30 19:25 — mike kraft

Virginia officials urge people with mild COVID to avoid ER | AP News RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — State health officials and hospital leaders in Virginia are urging people who have mild coronavirus symptoms to avoid unnecessary trips to emergency rooms. Thursday's request by the Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association is being made at a time when the state is entering its fifth coronavirus surge since the pandemic began. AP NEWS

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Covid vaccines rarely lead to problems in younger children-- two C.D.C. reports.

Thu, 2021-12-30 18:49 — mike kraft

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released two studies on Thursday that underscored the importance of vaccinating children against the coronavirus.

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CDC warns against cruises, even for the vaccinated

Thu, 2021-12-30 18:01 — mike kraft

CDC warns against cruises, regardless of vaccination status | AP News MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned people on Thursday not to go on cruises, regardless of their vaccination status, because of onboard outbreaks fueled by the omicron variant. AP NEWS

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The CDC said it has more than 90 cruise ships under investigation or observation as a result of COVID-19 cases. The agency did not disclose the number of infections.

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South Africa says its Omicron wave has peaked, lifts its curfew

Thu, 2021-12-30 17:49 — mike kraft

South Africa lifts curfew as it says COVID-19 fourth wave peaks South Africa has lifted a midnight to 4 a.m. curfew on people's movement with immediate effect, believing the country has passed the peak of its fourth COVID-19 wave driven by the Omicron variant, a government statement said on Thursday. Reuters Reuters

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Politics, Analysis: Trump's support of vaccines puts him at odds with part of his base.

Thu, 2021-12-30 12:55 — mike kraft

Trump fires up vaccine tensions Former President Trump is touting his administration's work in developing life-saving COVID-19 vaccines, putting him at odds with a portion of his base that is skeptical or opposed to the vaccines. Tal Axelrod and Max Greenwood TheHill

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Mexico approves use of Cuba’s Abdala coronavirus vaccine; cuts by half order of Chinese vaccine

Thu, 2021-12-30 11:00 — mike kraft

Mexico approves use of Cuba's Abdala coronavirus vaccine | AP News MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s health safety council announced Wednesday that it has approved the use of Cuba’s three-dose Abdala coronavirus vaccine. The council said it had sufficient evidence the vaccine is safe and effective. AP NEWS

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The approval for emergency use does not necessarily mean the Mexican government, which is currently the country’s only purchaser of vaccines, will acquire or administer Abdala in Mexico.

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