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Biden administration proposes to expand Trump-era COVID data collection under CDC

Mon, 2022-03-14 10:20 — mike kraft

EXCLUSIVE U.S. seeks to expand Trump-era COVID data collection under CDC The Biden administration wants to expand a federal COVID-19 tracking system created during the pandemic to provide a more detailed view of how respiratory and other infectious diseases are affecting patients and hospital resources, according to a draft of proposed rules reviewed by Reuters. Julie Steenhuysen,Marisa Taylor Reuters

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Pfizer plans to submit data on a 4th Covid shot to FDA

Mon, 2022-03-14 10:13 — mike kraft

Pfizer plans to submit data on a 4th Covid shot to FDA Federal health officials are continuing to monitor whether another booster dose will be needed and, if so, when. NBC News

Pfizer is close to submitting data to the Food and Drug Administration on a fourth dose of its Covid-19 vaccine, according to CEO Albert Bourla.

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Countering misinformation: The American College of Physicians tackles vaccine misinformation through online video

Fri, 2022-03-11 18:15 — mike kraft

The American College of Physicians tackles vaccine misinformation through online video Education is a critical part of helping communities live healthier lives. The degree to which information and communication impact health outcomes has Claire Hall STAT

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Two years into pandemic, world takes cautious steps forward

Fri, 2022-03-11 17:23 — mike kraft

2 years into pandemic, world takes cautious steps forward PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — With COVID-19 case numbers plummeting, Emily Safrin did something she hadn’t done since the pandemic began two years ago: She put her fears aside and went to a concert. The fully vaccinated and boosted restaurant server planned to keep her mask on, but as the reggaeton star Bad Bunny took the stage and the energy in the crowd soared, she ripped it off. AP NEWS

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Review of how COVID treatments evolved over time from monoclonal antibodies to antiviral pills

Fri, 2022-03-11 12:10 — mike kraft

How COVID treatments evolved over time from monoclonal antibodies to antiviral pills It's hard to imagine a time when treatments weren't available for COVID-19. Now, two years later, there are many treatments both for patients who are experiencing mild to moderate symptoms and those who end up hospitalized. On the second anniversary of the WHO's declaration, doctors reflected on the evolution of COVID treatments and the variety that are accessible. YahooNews

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A second booster shot: Cmpanies are developing a so-called bivalent booster vaccine that combines an omicron-specific booster shot with earlier versions

Fri, 2022-03-11 10:56 — mike kraft

A 2nd booster may come this fall. It might not be the same shot you got last time. Moderna is developing a so-called bivalent vaccine that combines an omicron-specific shot with the company’s original Covid-19 vaccine. NBC News

If another Covid-19 booster shot is needed this fall, it might not be the same shot you got the last time.

U.S. health officials say that coronavirus cases could pick up again in the colder months, and scientists are continuing to evaluate whether another dose will be needed.

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Requiring masks in K-12 schools cut Covid-19 infections, study shows

Fri, 2022-03-11 10:39 — mike kraft

Requiring masks in K-12 schools cut Covid-19 infections, study shows As states are rolling back masking requirements for students, a new study shows masks helped cut Covid-19 infections in public K-12 schools that required them in the fall. Brenda Goodman, CNN CNN

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OVERVIEW: China, Hong Kong, Germany, Canada, other developments

Thu, 2022-03-10 17:24 — mike kraft

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Reuters Reuters

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U.S Airline, transit mask mandates extended through April 18

Thu, 2022-03-10 17:14 — mike kraft

Airline, transit mask mandates extended through April 18 - Roll Call The CDC will craft a revised policy framework for future mask use on public transportation, a Biden administration official said. Roll Call

The White House on Thursday announced it would extend the current federal mask mandate for passengers on airplanes and public transit for another month — the third extension of the mandate since it was imposed in January 2021.

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Coronavirus wastewater data, CDC guidelines can give mixed signals on whether to mask

Thu, 2022-03-10 10:47 — mike kraft

Coronavirus wastewater data, CDC guidelines can give mixed signals on whether to mask The CDC continues to monitor community spread. But for many communities, there is a disconnect between what the surveillance data shows and what the new guidelines suggest. Deidre McPhillips, CNN CNN

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