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Vietnam identifies new, highly transmissible, coronavirus variant

Mon, 2021-05-31 20:08 — mike kraft
Vietnam identifies new, highly transmissible variant of coronavirus Vietnam has detected a new, highly transmissible variant of the coronavirus, the Vietnamese Health Ministry announced Saturday. Lauren Vella TheHill

Vietnam has detected a new, highly transmissible variant of the coronavirus, the Vietnamese Health Ministry announced Saturday. 

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Coronavirus variants get new names to simplify discussion --WHO

Mon, 2021-05-31 19:57 — mike kraft
Is it all Greek to you? Coronavirus variants get new names Coronavirus variants with clunky, alphanumeric names have now been assigned the letters of the Greek Alphabet in a bid to simplify discussion and pronunciation while avoiding stigma. Emma Farge Reuters
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COIVID Resources Links: Natural Disasters and COVID-19 Resources for Professionals and Emergency Workers

Sun, 2021-05-30 13:58 — mike kraft
Natural Disasters and COVID-19: Resources for Professionals and Emergency Workers - Homeland Security Today This page offers links to resources and information that public health professionals, healthcare workers, and emergency responders can use to help people stay safe during and after a natural disaster amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Homeland Security Today
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More states ease virus rules as vaccine rates rise

Sun, 2021-05-30 13:44 — mike kraft
More states ease lingering virus rules as vaccine rates rise PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Just in time for Memorial Day weekend, more U.S. cities and states are shrugging off lingering COVID-19 restrictions as vaccination rates rise and the number of infections falls. AP NEWS
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EPA annouces funds for environmental issues, FEMA gets more funding for disaster mitigation

Sun, 2021-05-30 13:02 — mike kraft
EPA Announces $10 Million Available for States, Tribes and Territories to Address Environmental Challenges - Homeland Security Today The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of Multipurpose Grant (MPG) funding to support states, Tribes and territories in addressing high-priority environmental issues, including PFAS, environmental justice and climate change. Homeland Security Today
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DHS secretary said: 'We're taking a very close look at' vaccine passports. But White House say no plans for domestic mandate

Sat, 2021-05-29 13:00 — mike kraft
DHS secretary: 'We're taking a very close look at' vaccine passports Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Friday that the U.S. is taking “a very close look” at vaccine passports for international travel. Jordan Williams TheHill
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US companies can mandate vaccinations, federal agency says

Sat, 2021-05-29 12:38 — mike kraft
US companies can mandate vaccinations, federal agency says; vaccinations help fuel Memorial Day travel. Today's COVID-19 updates U.S. companies can mandate that employees must be vaccinated against COVID-19, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced Friday. Christine Fernando USA TODAY
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Cruise lines head for showdown with Florida Governor DeSantis over vaccine requirement ban

Fri, 2021-05-28 21:05 — mike kraft

 

‘Political buffoonery’: Cruise lines head for showdown with DeSantis over vaccine requirement ban Florida’s Republican governor has sued the CDC to let cruise ships sail again quickly — but he’s also banned the one thing that will make a fast restart possible. Hannah Sampson Washington Post
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CDC loosens mask guidance for summer campers

Fri, 2021-05-28 20:53 — mike kraft
US agency loosens mask guidance for summer campers NEW YORK (AP) — Kids at summer camps can skip wearing masks outdoors, with some exceptions, federal health officials said Friday. Children who aren’t fully vaccinated should still wear masks outside when they’re in crowds or in sustained close contact with others – and when they are inside, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said. AP NEWS

NEW YORK (AP) — Kids at summer camps can skip wearing masks outdoors, with some exceptions, federal health officials said Friday.

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Britain approves J&J COVID-19 vaccine, but reduces purchase

Fri, 2021-05-28 11:43 — mike kraft
Britain approves J&J COVID-19 vaccine, cuts order Britain's medicine regulator on Friday approved Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ.N) Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for use, with the government adding it had cut its order for the vaccine by 10 million doses. Alistair Smout Reuters
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