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Experts concerned that Miami Beach spring break crowds could spark another Covid-19 surge when they leave.

Mon, 2021-03-22 09:31 — mike kraft

Here's why experts worry spring break crowds in Miami Beach could spark another Covid-19 surge Some travelers have landed in popular spring break destinations like Florida, where local officials say the vacationers have been more than they can handle. By <a href="/profiles/julia-hollingsworth">Julia Hollingsworth</a>, <a href="/profiles/lauren-moorhouse">Lauren Said-Moorhouse</a> and <a href="/profiles/mohammed-tawfeeq">Mohammed Tawfeeq</a>, CNN CNN

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AstraZeneca vaccine protects fully against Covid-19’s worst outcomes, new study shows.

Mon, 2021-03-22 09:16 — mike kraft

AstraZeneca: US data shows vaccine effective for all ages LONDON (AP) — AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against sickness and eliminated hospitalizations and deaths from the disease across all age groups in a late-stage study in... AP NEWS

LONDON (AP) — AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against sickness and eliminated hospitalizations and deaths from the disease across all age groups in a late-stage study in the United States, the company announced Monday.

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Overview: Overseas and U.A. briefs.

Sun, 2021-03-21 13:07 — mike kraft

The Latest: Romania sets record for virus patients in ICUs BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania on Sunday recorded its highest number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care units since the pandemic began. The increasing pressure on ICU wards — where today... AP NEWS

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania on Sunday recorded its highest number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care units since the pandemic began.

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State by state graphics showing vaccine rollout information

Sun, 2021-03-21 12:24 — mike kraft

See How the Vaccine Rollout Is Going in Your State See where doses have gone, and who is eligible for a shot in each state. nytimes

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Saturday about 79.4 million people have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, including about 43 million people who have been fully vaccinated by Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine or the two-dose series made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.

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How the rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout backfired in some US states

Sun, 2021-03-21 12:15 — mike kraft

A rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout backfired in some US states Despite the clamor to speed up the U.S. vaccination drive against COVID-19 and get the country back to normal, the first three months of the rollout suggest faster is not necessarily... AP NEWS

Despite the clamor to speed up the U.S. vaccination drive against COVID-19 and get the country back to normal, the first three months of the rollout suggest faster is not necessarily better.

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Covid cases are rising in 21 states. Federal health officials warn against reopening too quickly

Sun, 2021-03-21 12:07 — mike kraft

Covid cases are rising in 21 states as health officials warn against reopening too quickly Even as the pace of vaccinations accelerates in the U.S., Covid-19 cases are increasing in 21 states and highly infectious variants are spreading. Emma Newburger CNBC

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Miami Beach declares spring break state of emergency

Sat, 2021-03-20 19:30 — mike kraft

Miami Beach declares spring break emergency The city will impose an 8 p.m. curfew in the South Beach entertainment district. YahooNews

The city of Miami Beach on Saturday declared a state of emergency over spring break crowds that have descended on the popular South Florida destination.

During an afternoon news conference, Mayor Dan Gelber announced an 8 p.m. curfew for the South Beach entertainment district. He also said shore-bound traffic on the city's causeways would be shuttered.

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