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Danish Covid-19 mink variant could spark new pandemic, scientists warn

Thu, 2020-11-05 19:20 — mike kraft

Danish Covid-19 mink variant could spark new pandemic, scientists warn Mutations in mink herds and wildlife such as weasels, badgers, ferrets may pose risk to human health and vaccine development Sophie Kevany the Guardian

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Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Permalink Business Face Masks Are Again in Short Supply as Covid-19 Cases Surge

Thu, 2020-11-05 19:02 — mike kraft

Face Masks Are Again in Short Supply as Covid-19 Cases Surge The nation’s supply of N95 masks and other critical protective gear is again under strain as Covid-19 infections surge and hospitals stockpile supplies. Austen Hufford | Photographs by Gabriela Bhaskar for The Wall Street Journal WSJ

A surge of Covid-19 cases and stockpiling of N95 masks in much of the country have put fresh strains on the supply of critical protective gear, manufacturers and health officials say.

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The US's workplace safety regulator just released guidance on how to ventilate offices to decrease the airborne spread of COVID-19

Thu, 2020-11-05 18:54 — mike kraft

The US's workplace safety regulator just released guidance on how to ventilate offices to decrease the airborne spread of COVID-19 OSHA recommends offices introduce fresh air by keeping windows open where possible, and increasing an HVAC systems' outdoor air intake. YahooNews

The US regulator for workplace safety just recommended offices open windows to decrease the spread of COVID-19.

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Two states to require masks in public at all times, regardless of distance from others

Thu, 2020-11-05 18:42 — mike kraft

Two states to require masks in public at all times, regardless of Maine Gov. Janet Mills (D) and Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker (R) issued a stricter mask mandates this week as coronavirus cases continue to surge across the nation. Jessie Hellmann TheHill

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Florida's daily COVID-19 cases trending up: A look behind the numbers

Thu, 2020-11-05 11:37 — mike kraft

Florida's daily COVID-19 cases trending up: A look behind the numbers On Wednesday, for the first time since the pandemic began, the United States reported more than 100,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day. We've seen the case trend going up here in Florida as well. Haley Hinds FOX 13 Tampa Bay

United States reported more than 100,000 new coronavirus cases in a single day. We've seen the case trend going up here in Florida as well.

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Coronavirus vaccine trials begin in Florida

Thu, 2020-11-05 11:22 — mike kraft

Coronavirus vaccine trials begin in Florida The U.S. broke records with more than 100,000 coronavirus cases in a day. Florida’s numbers are up, too: Charlotte County has almost 4,000 cases, Lee is reporting just over 24,000 and Collier has almost 15,000. There are now clinical trials for a coronavirus vaccine in Florida. As in any medical trials, there are risks involved. […] Janae Muchmore WINK NEWS

The U.S. broke records with more than 100,000 coronavirus cases in a day.
Florida’s numbers are up, too: Charlotte County has almost 4,000 cases, Lee is reporting just over 24,000 and Collier has almost 15,000.

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