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Vaccines are less protective against Delta infection but still reduce risk by two-thirds, CDC study shows

Tue, 2021-08-24 20:49 — mike kraft
Vaccines are less protective against Delta infection but still reduce risk by two-thirds, CDC study shows Vaccine effectiveness against Covid-19 infection dropped from 91% to 66% once the Delta variant accounted for the majority of circulating virus, according to a study published Tuesday by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Michael Nedelman, Eric Levenson and Madeline Holcombe, CNN CNN
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Legal analysis: U.S. COVID-19 vaccine approval is 'seismic' shift for legality of mandates, experts say

Tue, 2021-08-24 20:35 — mike kraft
U.S. COVID-19 vaccine approval is 'seismic' shift for legality of mandates, experts say Formal U.S approval of the Pfizer Inc /BioNTech SE COVID-19 vaccine will make it nearly impossible to successfully challenge mandates by employers, legal experts said. Tom Hals Reuters
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Delta cases show 300 times higher viral load - S.Korea study

Tue, 2021-08-24 10:23 — mike kraft
Delta cases show 300 times higher viral load - S.Korea study People infected with the more transmissible Delta variant have a viral load 300 times higher than those with the original version of the COVID-19 virus, when symptoms are first observed, a South Korea study found. Sangmi Cha Reuters
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Several steps remain vaccinations approved for kids under 12

Tue, 2021-08-24 10:07 — mike kraft
After FDA approval of Pfizer vaccine, several steps still left before kids under 12 can be vaccinated Parents may be wondering what the FDA's grant of full approval to Pfizer's vaccine means for children who aren't authorized to get vaccinated. NBC News
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New study paints dire picture for unmasked, unvaxxed school children

Tue, 2021-08-24 09:56 — mike kraft
New study paints dire picture for unmasked, unvaxxed kids A new study on COVID-19 transmission done by researchers at Georgia Tech University and North Carolina State University paints a dire picture for students who go to school unmasked and unvaccinated. Reggie Wade Yahoo
 
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With full vaccine approval expected soon, U.S. could control COVID by spring 2022 -Fauci

Tue, 2021-08-24 09:46 — mike kraft
With full vaccine approval, U.S. could control COVID by spring 2022 -Fauci The United States could get COVID-19 under control by early next year, with potential wider vaccine approvals coming in the weeks ahead, Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Tuesday, one day after Pfizer won wider FDA approval for its shot. Reuters Reuters
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Explainer: What full FDA approval for Covid-19 vaccines really means

Mon, 2021-08-23 18:05 — mike kraft
What full FDA approval for Covid-19 vaccines really means The Pfizer/BioNTech shot got the green light from regulators — which could encourage some holdouts to get vaccinated. Umair Irfan Vox
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The Italian experience: includes a health certificate showing vaccination status

Mon, 2021-08-23 12:45 — mike kraft
Italy – once overwhelmed by COVID-19 – turns to a health pass and stricter measures to contain virus Italians must now present a form of vaccine passport called a 'Green Pass' to enter many indoor establishments. Xinhua News Agency via Getty ImagesCases of COVID-19 are surging around the world, but the course of the pandemic varies widely from country to country.
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ANALYIS: Private contractors cost taxpayers millions while demonstrating few clear results

Sun, 2021-08-22 22:13 — mike kraft
How the U.S. vaccination drive came to rely on an army of consultants Private contractors cost taxpayers millions while demonstrating few clear results and papering over weaknesses in the country’s public health system. Isaac Stanley-Becker Washington Post
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The Israel experience: https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2021/08/20/1029628471/highly-vaccinated-israel-is-seeing-a-dramatic-surge-in-new-covid-cases-heres-why

Sun, 2021-08-22 21:51 — mike kraft
Highly Vaccinated Israel Is Seeing A Dramatic Surge In New COVID Cases. Here's Why What happened? Here are six lessons learned from Israel's experience — and one looming question for the future of the pandemic. NPR.org
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