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The important role of community health centers to vulnerable communities.

Tue, 2021-02-23 11:06 — mike kraft

For the most vulnerable Americans, these clinics are trusted and accessible. And they're vital to vaccine rollout. Federally Qualified Health Centers could be key to vaccinating hard-hit populations, experts say. They're now set to get extra doses. YahooNews

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CDC guidance for fully vaccinated people could come soon--Fauci

Tue, 2021-02-23 10:49 — mike kraft

Fauci says CDC guidance for fully vaccinated people could come soon Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said he expects US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance for fully vaccinated people will be coming soon. By <a href="/profiles/helen-regan">Helen Regan</a>, Eoin McSweeney and Ed Upright, CNN CNN

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OVERVIEW: U.S. and International

Tue, 2021-02-23 10:39 — mike kraft

U.S and international COVID-related developments

ALSO SEE: Reuters worldwide roundup

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California lawmakers have cleared the way for 5.7 million people to get at least $600 in one-time payments, part of a state-sized coronavirus relief package aimed at helping lower-income people weather what they hope is the last legs of the pandemic.

The state Legislature passed the bill by a wide margin on Monday...

BUDAPEST — Officials in Hungary are urging people to trust in the vaccines already approved by the country ahead of a planned rollout Wednesday of a COVID-19 vaccine developed in China.

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FDA new guidance: Vaccines Adapted for Variants Will Not Need Lengthy Testing

Tue, 2021-02-23 10:04 — mike kraft

The Food and Drug Administration said on Monday that vaccine developers would not need to conduct lengthy randomized controlled trials for vaccines that have been adapted to protect against concerning coronavirus variants.

The recommendations, which call for small trials more like those required for annual flu vaccines, would greatly accelerate the review process at a time when scientists are increasingly anxious about how the variants might slow or reverse progress made against the virus.

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Overview of how the coronavirus pandemic is receeding, mainly in 6 countries

Mon, 2021-02-22 19:30 — mike kraft

The Pandemic Is Receding in the Worst Hotspots. Will It Last? Global cases are at half of their peak a month ago, offering a fragile window of opportunity as vaccinations begin to take effect. nytimes

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U.S. crosses 500,000th COVID-19 death

Mon, 2021-02-22 16:26 — mike kraft

A day that will live in infamy: U.S. crosses 500,000th COVID-19 death The United States on Monday crossed the staggering milestone of 500,000 COVID-19 deaths just over a year since the coronavirus pandemic claimed its first known victim in Santa Clara County, California. Maria Caspani, Anurag Maan U.S.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States on Monday crossed the staggering milestone of 500,000 COVID-19 deaths just over a year since the coronavirus pandemic claimed its first known victim in Santa Clara County, California.

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