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A surprising link between Covid-19 deaths and lack of internet access --study

Fri, 2022-03-18 11:10 — mike kraft
The surprising link between Covid-19 deaths and ... internet access The case for treating internet access as a health necessity. Keren Landman Vox
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FDA recalls some home tests for Covid

Fri, 2022-03-18 11:03 — mike kraft
SD Biosensor Recalls Unauthorized STANDARD Q COVID-19 Tests SD Biosensor's STANDARD Q COVID-19 Ag Home Tests are being recalled because they are not authorized, cleared, or approved by the FDA and may give false results. Center for Devices and Radiological Health U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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Why some Americans haven't gotten COVID yet and why it's not inevitable they ever will: Experts

Fri, 2022-03-18 10:54 — mike kraft
Why some Americans haven't gotten COVID yet and why it's not inevitable they ever will: Experts Because omicron has shown the ability to cause breakthrough infections despite vaccination status, this has led to fears that everyone will catch the virus at some point. "Some people may come into more contact with people more regularly than others," Grein, director of hospital epidemiology at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, told ABC News. YahooNews

Doctors said there are several reasons millions of Americans have yet to contract the virus.

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Congressional funding for countering Covid problems --White House, House leaders step up funding efforts

Fri, 2022-03-18 10:36 — mike kraft
The AP Interview: Health chief warns of COVID funds shortage WASHINGTON (AP) — With the nation yearning for a new normal after its long struggle with the coronavirus, U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra warned Thursday that vaccines, tests and treatments will be “stuck on the ground” unless Congress provides the additional funds the White House has demanded. AP NEWS
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White House releases ventilation guidelines meant to address indoor Covid spread

Fri, 2022-03-18 10:16 — mike kraft
White House releases ventilation guidelines meant to address indoor Covid spread A statement from the White House says funds from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan can help upgrade air quality in schools and other public buildings. NBC News

The White House on Thursday released new ventilation and air quality guidelines for schools, colleges and other building owners and operators in an effort to reduce the risk of Covid-19 spreading indoors.

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Pfizer/BioNTech filed for FDA authorization for fourth Covid-19 vaccine doses for people 65 and up

Fri, 2022-03-18 10:08 — mike kraft
Pfizer/BioNTech seek FDA authorization for fourth Covid-19 vaccine doses for people 65 and up Pfizer and BioNTech submitted an application to the US Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization of an additional booster dose of their Covid-19 vaccine for adults 65 and older who have gotten a booster dose of any of the authorized or approved vaccine, the companies said Tuesday. Amanda Sealy, Carma Hassan and Jamie Gumbrecht, CNN CNN
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Moderna files with FDA for emergency use of second Covid-19 booster shot

Fri, 2022-03-18 09:57 — mike kraft
Moderna files for emergency use of second Covid-19 booster shot The company said its request covered all adults over the age of 18, including for those at higher risk due to age or comorbidities Reuters the Guardian
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Dr. Fauci says COVID-19 cases will likely increase soon, though not necessarily hospitalizations

Fri, 2022-03-18 09:49 — mike kraft
Fauci says COVID-19 cases will likely increase soon, though not necessarily hospitalizations The U.S. should expect to see an increase in cases from the BA.2 variant, but it may not lead to a surge in hospitalizations or deaths, experts say. ABC News ABC News
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This key indicator may determine how bad a BA.2 wave could be in the US

Thu, 2022-03-17 19:36 — mike kraft
This key indicator may determine how bad a BA.2 wave will be in the US As America casts a wary eye on rising cases caused by the BA.2 subvariant in Europe, the immune status of adults over the age of 65 will be a key indicator of how future variants will affect the US. Brenda Goodman and Deidre McPhillips, CNN CNN
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Florida: Couple pleads guilty to $881K COVID-19 relief fraud

Thu, 2022-03-17 17:50 — mike kraft
Florida couple pleads guilty to $881K COVID-19 relief fraud FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — A Florida couple has pleaded guilty to stealing nearly $900,000 in COVID-19 relief funds. Amber Bruey, 35, of Lehigh Acres, pleaded guilty Wednesday in Fort Myers federal court to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering and illegal monetary transactions, according court records. AP NEWS

 

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