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OPINION: How can we get people to trust the AstraZeneca and other vaccines?

Mon, 2021-03-22 10:29 — mike kraft

News Update: A U.S. trial found that AstraZeneca’s vaccine was 79 percent effective with no serious side effects, according to results released on Monday.

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Myths and Facts about coronavirus vaccines -Washington Post

Mon, 2021-03-22 10:07 — mike kraft

Perspective | Five myths about coronavirus vaccines No, the mRNA vaccines don’t change your DNA Peter Hotez, Maria Elena Bottazzi Washington Post

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J&J’s immunizations seems to be lagging

Mon, 2021-03-22 09:47 — mike kraft

Vaccine mystery: Why J&J’s shots aren’t reaching more arms The single-shot vaccine was supposed to be the catalyst for the country’s return to normalcy. Instead, it’s sparking confusion and finger-pointing. POLITICO

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Overview: Overseas and U.A. briefs.

Sun, 2021-03-21 13:07 — mike kraft

The Latest: Romania sets record for virus patients in ICUs BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania on Sunday recorded its highest number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care units since the pandemic began. The increasing pressure on ICU wards — where today... AP NEWS

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania on Sunday recorded its highest number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care units since the pandemic began.

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ANALYSIS: How to encourage Trump supporters to get vaccinated and help achieve herd immunity

Sun, 2021-03-21 12:54 — mike kraft

Perspective | Trump can’t get his supporters to take the vaccine. But doctors can. Shaming White Republicans for questioning the vaccines won’t help Frank Luntz, Brian C. Castrucci Washington Post

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State by state graphics showing vaccine rollout information

Sun, 2021-03-21 12:24 — mike kraft

See How the Vaccine Rollout Is Going in Your State See where doses have gone, and who is eligible for a shot in each state. nytimes

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Saturday about 79.4 million people have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, including about 43 million people who have been fully vaccinated by Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine or the two-dose series made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.

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How the rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout backfired in some US states

Sun, 2021-03-21 12:15 — mike kraft

A rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout backfired in some US states Despite the clamor to speed up the U.S. vaccination drive against COVID-19 and get the country back to normal, the first three months of the rollout suggest faster is not necessarily... AP NEWS

Despite the clamor to speed up the U.S. vaccination drive against COVID-19 and get the country back to normal, the first three months of the rollout suggest faster is not necessarily better.

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Covid cases are rising in 21 states. Federal health officials warn against reopening too quickly

Sun, 2021-03-21 12:07 — mike kraft

Covid cases are rising in 21 states as health officials warn against reopening too quickly Even as the pace of vaccinations accelerates in the U.S., Covid-19 cases are increasing in 21 states and highly infectious variants are spreading. Emma Newburger CNBC

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ANALYSIS: How Europe Went Wrong in Its Vaccine Rollout

Sat, 2021-03-20 19:54 — mike kraft

BRUSSELS — The calls began in December, as the United States prepared to administer its first batches of Covid-19 vaccine. Even then, it was clear that the European Union was a few weeks behind, and its leaders wanted to know what they could learn from their American counterparts.

The questions were the same, from President Emmanuel Macron of France, President Ursula von der Leyen of the European Commission, and Alexander De Croo, the prime minister of Belgium.

“How did you do it?” Dr. Moncef Slaoui, the United States vaccine czar, recalled them asking on the calls. “And what do you think we missed?”

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Miami Beach declares spring break state of emergency

Sat, 2021-03-20 19:30 — mike kraft

Miami Beach declares spring break emergency The city will impose an 8 p.m. curfew in the South Beach entertainment district. YahooNews

The city of Miami Beach on Saturday declared a state of emergency over spring break crowds that have descended on the popular South Florida destination.

During an afternoon news conference, Mayor Dan Gelber announced an 8 p.m. curfew for the South Beach entertainment district. He also said shore-bound traffic on the city's causeways would be shuttered.

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