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WEBINAR TODAY, 5:00PM ET : COVAX Past, Present, and Future: A Conversation with Dr. Seth Berkley

Mon, 2021-11-15 13:54 — mike kraft

COVAX Past, Present, and Future: A Conversation with Dr. Seth Berkley

Monday, November 15
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. ET

Online - Livestream

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Biden picks former FDA chief Robert Califf to again lead agency

Mon, 2021-11-15 10:51 — mike kraft

Biden picks ex-FDA chief Robert Califf to again lead agency WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday chose Dr. Robert Califf, a former Food and Drug Administration commissioner and prominent medical researcher, to again lead the powerful regulatory agency. AP NEWS

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday chose Dr. Robert Califf, a former Food and Drug Administration commissioner and prominent medical researcher, to again lead the powerful regulatory agency....

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OVERVIEW: Europe, Asia, Mideast COVID-related developments

Mon, 2021-11-15 09:59 — mike kraft

Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus Britain's booster vaccine rollout is to be extended to people between 40 and 49 years old, officials said, in a bid to beef up waning immunity in the population ahead of the colder winter months. Reuters Reuters

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Tennessee governor signed a sweeping bill into law that prohibits businesses from mandating COVID-19 vaccinations and imposes limits on schools

Mon, 2021-11-15 09:47 — mike kraft

The governor of Tennessee signed a sweeping bill into law that prohibits businesses from mandating COVID-19 vaccinations and imposes limits on schools There must be at least 1,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases for every 100,000 residents within a 14-day period before schools can enforce mask-wearing, according to the new law. Yelena Dzhanova Business Insider

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Friday signed a bill into law that bars private businesses from requiring proof of vaccination against the coronavirus.

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DeSantis brings back Florida lawmakers to crack down on pandemic mandates

Sun, 2021-11-14 21:38 — mike kraft

DeSantis brings back Florida lawmakers to crack down on pandemic mandates TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A special legislative session dubbed "Keep Florida Free" begins Monday at the behest of Gov. Ron DeSantis, who wants lawmakers to pass more measures to block coronavirus vaccine mandates by public and private employers. The four bills being considered would ratchet up the penalties for businesses, local governments and other entities that require workers to be vaccinated against the virus and students to wear masks in school.

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Philips in talks with FDA about ventilator issues

Sun, 2021-11-14 21:28 — mike kraft

Philips in talks with FDA after new ventilator findings - statement Philips , the medical equipment maker that is recalling ventilators due to use of parts containing a potentially hazardous foam, said on Sunday it is in dicussions with U.S. regulators after a new inspection of one of the company's facilities. Reuters Reuters

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Documents reveal new details of Trump political interference in COVID-19 response

Fri, 2021-11-12 17:22 — mike kraft

Documents reveal new details of Trump political interference in Top political officials in the Trump White House tried to block public health guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and to eliminate evidence of political interference Nathaniel Weixel TheHill

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When can kids take off their masks in school? Survey of experts

Fri, 2021-11-12 12:03 — mike kraft

When can kids take off their masks in school? Here's what some experts say With vaccines now available for children as young as 5, some school districts are easing up on their mask policies. NPR.org

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Europe has become the epicentre of the pandemic again, prompting some governments to consider re-imposing unpopular lockdowns

Fri, 2021-11-12 11:45 — mike kraft

COVID-19's epicentre again: Europe faces fresh reckoning Europe has become the epicentre of the pandemic again, prompting some governments to consider re-imposing unpopular lockdowns in the run-up to Christmas and stirring debate over whether vaccines alone are enough to tame COVID-19. Josephine Mason,Emilio Parodi Reuters

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California approves COVID booster shots for all adults

Fri, 2021-11-12 11:12 — mike kraft

California urges COVID booster shots for all adults Memo from state’s public health director tells providers not to turn away any adult who meets the timetable for another shot. ***@***.*** The Mercury News

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