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SCHOOLS: NYC and Los Angeles announced return to in-person classes five days a week in the fall

Mon, 2021-05-24 19:59 — mike kraft
NYC and Los Angeles schools will return to in-person classes five days a week in the fall The nation's two largest public school districts will be open for in-person learning five days a week when the next academic year begins, officials said Monday. Taylor Romine, Laura Ly and Ralph Ellis, CNN CNN
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What is known about rare cases of heart inflammation in teens, young adults who got two-shot COVID vaccine.

Mon, 2021-05-24 19:14 — mike kraft
CDC investigating cases of heart inflammation in teens, young adults who got two-shot COVID vaccine. Here's what we know. The news comes a few weeks after the FDA authorized Pfizer’s vaccine for minors 12 and older. Moderna's vaccine is authorized for people 18 and older. Adrianna Rodriguez USA TODAY
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OVERVIEW: CDC probes reports of relatively few teen heart problems after COVID shots; UK variant cited in Los Angeles

Sun, 2021-05-23 19:48 — mike kraft
Coronavirus digest: US probes reports of teen heart problem after COVID jab | DW | 23.05.2021 The condition appeared in some adolescents about four days after the second dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine. Meanwhile, Vietnam went ahead with its polls, despite a surge in infections. Follow DW for the latest. Deutsche Welle (www.dw.com) DW.COM

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is currently conducting a probe into reports of heart problems among a small number of teenagers and young adults who were vaccinated against COVID-19. 

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COLUMN: Rethinking Disaster Readiness Before a Potentially Active Summer

Sun, 2021-05-23 14:16 — mike kraft
COLUMN: Rethinking Disaster Readiness Before a Potentially Active Summer - Homeland Security Today As we have seen with the ongoing COVID-19 response, the private sector truly controls a community’s destiny. Homeland Security Today
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TESTING: Doubts emerge about value of extensive testing as vaccines take effect

Sun, 2021-05-23 12:58 — mike kraft
COVID testing’s value shrinks as vaccines beat back virus WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal health officials’ new, more relaxed recommendations on masks have all but eclipsed another major change in guidance from the government: Fully vaccinated Americans can largely skip getting tested for the coronavirus. AP NEWS
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Rhode Island becomes 8th state to administer at least one vaccine shot to 70% of population

Sun, 2021-05-23 12:47 — mike kraft
An 8th US state just reached a critical Covid-19 vaccination milestone As US officials push for more vaccinations amid slowing demand across the country, another state has now crossed an important milestone. Christina Maxouris, CNN CNN
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Overview: Latin America registers more than 1 million deaths, Germany quarantines British vistors

Sat, 2021-05-22 16:54 — mike kraft
Coronavirus digest: Latin America passes 1 million deaths | DW | 22.05.2021 The region, which includes hard-hit Brazil, has recorded almost 30% of all global fatalities. Meanwhile, US states are lifting lockdown restrictions as the rate of vaccination increases. Follow DW for the latest. Deutsche Welle (www.dw.com) DW.COM

 Latin America passes 1 million deaths

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Arizona legisdlature defeats ban on 'vaccine passports'

Sat, 2021-05-22 13:52 — mike kraft
Arizona fails to pass ban on 'vaccine passports' Arizona lawmakers this week failed to pass a ban on businesses requiring on “vaccine passports.” Jordan Williams TheHill

Arizona lawmakers this week failed to pass a ban on businesses requiring on “vaccine passports.”

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FDA recommends not using certain syringes from Chinese firm after safety issues

Sat, 2021-05-22 12:24 — mike kraft
FDA recommends not using syringes from Chinese firm after safety issues with vaccine injections At least one pharmacist that Reuters spoke to said the syringes had been shipped for use with the Pfizer Inc /BioNTech SE COVID-19 vaccine. An FDA spokesperson said the devices stopped being shipped in COVID-19 vaccination kits as of March 22.
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Glodbal Health Summit: Rich countries acknowledge vaccine inequities but offer little to rapidly close the gap

Sat, 2021-05-22 11:58 — mike kraft
Leaders of rich countries acknowledge vaccine inequities at global health summit but offer little to rapidly close the gap G-20 leaders offered sometimes-conflicting ideas for expanding vaccine access. Chico Harlan, Emily Rauhala Washington Post
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