COVID-19

Only half of eligible Americans have gotten their first COVID booster

Thu, 2022-08-11 23:58 — FNUOvviyaa

Only half of eligible Americans have gotten their first COVID booster Among people ages 50 years and older, the unvaccinated had a risk of dying from COVID-19 that was 29 times higher than their fully vaccinated and double-boosted peers. ABC News ABC News

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Although over 61 million people, over the age of 50, are eligible to receive their second COVID-19 booster shot, just a third have actually done so, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

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At-Home COVID-19 Antigen Tests-Take Steps to Reduce Your Risk of False Negative: FDA Safety Communication

Thu, 2022-08-11 23:52 — FNUOvviyaa

At-Home COVID-19 Tests-Reduce Your Risk of False Negative Results The FDA recommends repeat testing following a negative result to reduce the risk that a COVID-19 infection could be missed, whether or not you have symptoms. Center for Devices and Radiological Health U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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Partisanship Colors Views of COVID-19 Handling Across Advanced Economies

Thu, 2022-08-11 23:49 — FNUOvviyaa

Partisanship Colors Views of COVID-19 Handling Across Advanced Economies Most see their society as more divided than prior to the pandemic – and this view is especially common in the U.S. powusuansah Pew Research Center's Global Attitudes Project

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CDC streamlines COVID-19 guidance to help the public better protect themselves and understand their risk

Thu, 2022-08-11 23:45 — FNUOvviyaa

Coronavirus Disease 2019 CDC provides credible COVID-19 health information to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Today, CDC is streamlining its COVID-19 guidance to help people better understand their risk, how to protect themselves and others, what actions to take if exposed to COVID-19, and what actions to take if they are sick or test positive for the virus. COVID-19 continues to circulate globally, however, with so many tools available to us for reducing COVID-19 severity, there is significantly less risk of severe illness, hospitalization and death compared to earlier in the pandemic...

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Long Covid: More than 200 people treated at Derry clinic

Thu, 2022-08-11 23:40 — FNUOvviyaa

Long Covid: More than 200 people treated at Derry clinic The specialist clinic at the Waterside Hospital in Londonderry was set up in March 2021. BBC News

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More than 142 people were still waiting for an appointment there by the end of June, according to the Western Trust.

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Second Booster Protects Against Breakthrough COVID-19 Variant Infections in Health Care Workers

Tue, 2022-08-09 14:48 — FNUOvviyaa

Second Booster Protects Against Breakthrough COVID-19 Variant Infections in Health Care Workers Health care workers who got 4 total doses against COVID-19, 2 doses of which are boosters, experienced more than 10% lower breakthrough infection rate than those with only 3 total doses. Pharmacy Times

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A COVID-vaccine maker received $1.6 billion in Operation Warp Speed funding. It’s administered just 7,300 shots in the U.S.

Tue, 2022-08-09 14:43 — FNUOvviyaa

A COVID-vaccine maker received $1.6 billion in Operation Warp Speed funding. It’s administered just 7,300 shots in the U.S. Novavax’s jab only gained FDA approval in July and entered a saturated COVID-vaccine market. YahooFinance

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Federal agencies must recalibrate to fight today’s health challenges

Tue, 2022-08-09 14:37 — FNUOvviyaa

Federal agencies must recalibrate to fight today’s health challenges It is vital for any reforms to prioritize enhancing leadership and coordination across the federal bureaucracy while not eliminating critical missions and roles. dtodd The Hill

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With hundreds still dying of Covid daily, CDC is sticking to current restrictions

Mon, 2022-08-08 16:44 — FNUOvviyaa

Keep masking, CDC says. As hundreds die of Covid daily, CDC has no plans to change restrictions Recommendations for masking, testing and isolation will remain for now, officials say. NBC News

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The CDC is expected to publish an updated summary of its Covid guidance within the next week. According to a draft document reviewed by NBC News, there are no significant changes in the current advice to mask, test or isolate...

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