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More than 3 million people in U.S. estimated to be contagious with the coronavirus

Wed, 2020-11-18 08:59 — mike kraft
More than 3 million people in U.S. estimated to be contagious with the coronavirus The fast-growing pool of infected people — including large numbers who don’t know they’re contagious — pose daunting challenges to officials in hard-hit communities trying to arrest the surge in cases. Joel Achenbach Washington Post
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Pfizer ends vaccine trial with 95% success rate, paving way for a shot this year

Wed, 2020-11-18 08:49 — mike kraft
Pfizer ends vaccine trial with 95% success rate, paving way for a shot this year Final results from Pfizer Inc's COVID-19 vaccine trial showed its shot had a 95% success rate and two months of safety data, paving the way for the drugmaker to apply for an emergency U.S. authorization within days, it said on Wednesday. Michael Erman U.S.
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States plead for more federal help as virus outbreak worsens

Tue, 2020-11-17 18:12 — mike kraft
States plead for more federal help as virus outbreak worsens With more shutdowns looming and a vaccine months away from wide distribution, governors across the U.S. are pleading for more help from Washington ahead of what is shaping up to be a bleak... AP NEWS

With more shutdowns looming and a vaccine months away from wide distribution, governors across the U.S. are pleading for more help from Washington ahead of what is shaping up to be a bleak winter.

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Politics:Biden COVID-19 task force says transition delay could be compromising U.S. virus response

Tue, 2020-11-17 17:45 — mike kraft
Biden COVID-19 task force says transition delay could be compromising U.S. virus response Medical experts advising President-elect Joe Biden on the COVID-19 pandemic fear that the federal government's delay in recognizing Biden’s election victory could be compromising the U.S. response to the virus, the experts said on Tuesday. Simon Lewis U.S.
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" ...following the science’: How the Covid-19 pandemic has been curtailed in Cherokee Nation

Tue, 2020-11-17 17:26 — mike kraft
How the Covid-19 pandemic has been curtailed in Cherokee Nation - STAT While the United States flounders in its response to the coronavirus, another nation — one within our own borders — is faring much better. Usha Lee McFarling STAT

While the United States flounders in its response to the coronavirus, another nation — one within our own borders — is faring much better.

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Some places were short on nurses before the virus. The pandemic is making it much worse.

Tue, 2020-11-17 13:19 — mike kraft
Some places were short on nurses before the virus. The pandemic is making it much worse. There is no shortage of nurses nationally.
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Public health programs see surge in students amid pandemic

Tue, 2020-11-17 12:13 — mike kraft
Public health programs see surge in students amid pandemic PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — As the novel coronavirus emerged in the news in January, Sarah Keeley was working as a medical scribe and considering what to do with her biology degree. By February,... AP NEWS
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Covid testing before flying could become the norm as airlines try to boost confidence and woo travelers

Tue, 2020-11-17 11:56 — mike kraft
Covid testing before flying could become the norm as airlines try to boost confidence and woo travelers More than 100 countries already require proof of a negative coronavirus test for entry. Lori Aratani, Ian Duncan Washington Post
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Vaccine Unproven? No Problem in China, Where People Scramble for Shots

Tue, 2020-11-17 11:29 — mike kraft
Vaccine unproven? No problem in China, where people scramble for shots China has made its unproven candidates widely available to demonstrate their safety and effectiveness to a country that has long been skeptical of vaccines after a spate of quality scandals. Government officials and top pharmaceutical executives speak proudly of being inoculated. Sui-Lee Wee and Elsie Chen courant.com
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Pfizer to start pilot delivery program for its COVID-19 vaccine in four U.S. states

Tue, 2020-11-17 11:16 — mike kraft
Pfizer to start pilot delivery program for its COVID-19 vaccine in four U.S. states Pfizer Inc <PFE.N> has launched a pilot delivery program for its experimental COVID-19 vaccine in four U.S. states, as the U.S. drugmaker seeks to address distribution challenges facing its ultra-cold storage requirements. Reuters Staff U.S.
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