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Factbox: What ending the U.S. COVID health emergency means for individuals

Wed, 2023-02-01 09:59 — mike kraft
Factbox: What ending the U.S. COVID health emergency means for your pocket The U.S. government on May 11 will end the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) that allowed millions of Americans to receive vaccines, tests, and treatments at no cost during the pandemic. Ahmed Aboulenein Reuters

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COVID vaccine boosters greatly lower risk of death in adults, emergency room visits in kids--new studies

Tue, 2023-01-31 11:48 — mike kraft
Studies: COVID vaccine boosters lower risk of death in adults, ED visits in kids Boosters lower the risk of death among adults more than 90% and increase protection against severe disease in children aged 5 to 11 years by 77%, new data reveal. CIDRAP

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These benefits for Americans will disappear when Biden ends the Covid national and public health emergencies in May

Tue, 2023-01-31 11:31 — mike kraft
These benefits will disappear when Biden ends the Covid national and public health emergencies in May | CNN Politics President Joe Biden intends to end the Covid-19 national and public health emergencies on May 11, the White House said Monday. That means that many Americans could have to start paying for Covid-19 testing and treatment after the declarations cease. Phil Mattingly,Jeremy Diamond,Tami Luhby CNN

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President Biden tells Congress he will end the U.S. COVID-19 emergencies status on May 11

Mon, 2023-01-30 18:01 — mike kraft
President Biden to end COVID-19 emergencies on May 11 WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden informed Congress on Monday that he will end the twin national emergencies for addressing COVID-19 on May 11, as most of the world has returned closer to normalcy nearly three years after they were first declared. AP NEWS

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CDC urges people with weak immune systems to take extra precautions after Evusheld deemed ineffective

Fri, 2023-01-27 17:24 — mike kraft
CDC urges people with weak immune systems to take extra precautions after Covid subvariants knock out Evusheld Evusheld was a key antibody treatment taken by people with weak immune systems as an added layer of protection. Spencer Kimball CNBC

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These precautions include wearing a high quality mask and social distancing when it’s not possible to avoid crowded indoor spaces, according to the CDC.

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Analysis: Three years since Covid-19 emerged: What have we learned and what more do we need to understand?

Fri, 2023-01-27 11:43 — mike kraft
It's been three years since the first Covid-19 case in the United States. What have we learned and what more do we need to understand? | CNN Covid-19 has unmasked many existing crises and amplified them for the world to see, writes Dr. Leana Wen. The coronavirus didn't create health disparities — these long-predated the virus — but exacerbated existing ones. Katia Hetter CNN
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Florida doctors worried DeSantis gives ‘fringe’ dermatologist a platform

Fri, 2023-01-27 11:24 — mike kraft
Florida doctors worried DeSantis gives ‘fringe’ dermatologist a platform DeSantis is using his opposition to Covid-19 restrictions and advocacy of medical “free speech” as a central pillar of his messaging strategy, and the issue is likely to play into a possible 2024 presidential run. POLITICO

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FDA announces Evusheld is not currently authorized for emergency use in the U.S.

Fri, 2023-01-27 10:17 — mike kraft
FDA ends emergency use authorization for COVID-19 drug Evusheld - UPI.com The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday withdrew emergency use authorization for the COVID-19 drug Evusheld because of its lack of effectiveness against some of the more widespread coronavirus variants. UPI
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EU may pay more for Pfizer COVID shots in return for lower volume

Fri, 2023-01-27 10:09 — mike kraft
Exclusive: EU may pay more for Pfizer COVID shots in return for lower volume Brussels is discussing with Pfizer and BioNTech the possibility of reducing the up to 500 million COVID-19 vaccine doses the EU has committed to buy this year in return for a higher price, a source with knowledge of the talks said. Maggie Fick Reuters
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FDA experts are still divided over who should get which COVID shots and when

Fri, 2023-01-27 09:46 — mike kraft
FDA experts are still puzzled over who should get which COVID shots and when Evidence continues to mount that it’s mostly the elderly who are at serious risk from COVID. Arthu
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