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India: insights into "black fungus" and could India's surge protend problems elsewhere

Fri, 2021-05-21 20:17 — mike kraft
They recovered from Covid, only to die of 'black fungus.' Here's what we know Many of those infected with black fungus in India are coronavirus patients, or those who have recently recovered from Covid-19, whose immune systems have been weakened by the virus or who have underlying conditions, most notably diabetes. Jessie Yeung, CNN CNN
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California to drop social distancing requirements in June

Fri, 2021-05-21 19:50 — mike kraft
California to drop social distancing requirements in June SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California no longer will require social distancing and will allow full capacity for businesses when the state reopens on June 15, the state's top health official said Friday. AP NEWS
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EU warns against 2nd AstraZeneca shot for people with blood clots; Spain lifts suspension

Fri, 2021-05-21 12:19 — mike kraft
EU advises against second AstraZeneca shot for people with blood clots The second shot of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford must not be given to anyone who has had blood clots with low blood platelets after receiving the first, Europe's medicines regulator said on Friday. Pushkala Aripaka U.S.
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ANALYSIS: Biden Administration, CDC, caught many offguard with sudden mask guidance

Fri, 2021-05-21 11:51 — mike kraft
Biden vowed to ‘follow the science,’ but left many out with sudden mask guidance Local and state health departments, labor unions, governors and numerous other public officials were caught off guard by one of the most significant developments of the pandemic. Annie Linskey, Yasmeen Abutaleb, Lena H. Sun, Tyler Pager Washington Post
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World Overview: Tokyo Olympics to open despite state of emergency, Asian countries face vaccine shortage

Fri, 2021-05-21 11:07 — mike kraft
The Latest: IOC VP: Olympics held despite state of emergency TOKYO — The IOC vice president in charge of the Tokyo Olympics says the games will open in just over two months even if the city and other parts of Japan are under a state of emergency because of rising coronavirus cases. AP NEWS
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US borders with Canada, Mexico to remain closed to nonessential travel for another month

Thu, 2021-05-20 20:02 — mike kraft
US borders with Canada, Mexico to remain closed to nonessential travel through June 21 DHS confirmed the extension of border travel restrictions but noted it is "working closely with Canada & Mexico to safely ease restrictions." Jay
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Miami-Dade schools reinstate outdoor mask policy after teachers' union objects to relaxation

Thu, 2021-05-20 18:44 — mike kraft
Miami-Dade schools reinstate outdoor mask policy after backlash from teachers' union Miami-Dade County Public Schools paused its plans to relax outdoor masking rules for the rest of the school year after backlash from the teachers' union, which claimed that any changes needed to be agreed upon by them first. By James Griffiths and Adam Renton, CNN CNN
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CDC’s new mask guidelines could actually increase risk of spreading Covid, some scientists say, workers nervous

Thu, 2021-05-20 17:56 — mike kraft
The CDC's new mask guidelines could actually increase risk of spreading Covid at work and in public, scientists say The CDC's announcement led to widespread confusion and frustration because it was unexpected and lacked clear direction for state and local officials. Rich Mendez CNBC
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Maryland, New York announce using lottery to encourage more vaccinations

Thu, 2021-05-20 17:16 — mike kraft
Maryland to offer lottery prizes for COVID-19 vaccinations Any Maryland resident at least 18 years old who gets vaccinated against COVID-19 will be eligible for a daily lottery drawing to win $40,000, Gov. Larry Hogan (R) announced Thursday. Nathaniel Weixel TheHill
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Iowa, Nebraska take actions against mask mandates in schools

Thu, 2021-05-20 11:23 — mike kraft
Iowa governor banning mask mandates Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) on Thursday signed a bill into law a bill that bans school officials and local jurisdictions from implementing mask mandates. John Bowden TheHill
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