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Two studies indicate reduced risk of Omicron hospitalization but WHO says too soon to evaluate severity

Wed, 2021-12-22 17:28 — mike kraft

Early studies suggest a reduced risk of Covid-19 hospitalization when infected with Omicron compared to Delta --CNN overview

(CNN) Two new preprint papers add to the growing evidence that the Omicron coronavirus variant may be less likely to cause severe disease and hospitalization compared to the Delta variant.

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US FDA authorizes Pfizer pill to treat COVID-19 at home, in major advance

Wed, 2021-12-22 17:10 — mike kraft

Pfizer pill becomes 1st US-authorized home COVID treatment | AP News WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators on Wednesday authorized the first pill against COVID-19, a Pfizer drug that Americans will be able to take at home to head off the worst effects of the virus. AP NEWS

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. health regulators on Wednesday authorized the first pill against COVID-19, a Pfizer drug that Americans will be able to take at home to head off the worst effects of the virus.

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Missouri, Cleveland Covid situations

Wed, 2021-12-22 10:25 — mike kraft

Experts warn of 'perfect storm' in Missouri as cases jump | AP News ST. LOUIS (AP) — New cases and hospitalizations from COVID-19 are surging throughout Missouri, and health leaders are warning of an approaching “perfect storm” if more people don't get vaccinated and take other precautions. AP NEWS

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WHO predicts 'significant surge' in European cases

Wed, 2021-12-22 09:27 — mike kraft

WHO expecting 'significant surge' in European cases The World Health Organization's (WHO) regional director for Europe is warning that countries in the region should prepare for a "significant surge" in COVID-19 cases. Cameron Jenkins TheHill

The World Health Organization's (WHO) regional director for Europe is warning that countries in the region should prepare for a "significant surge" in COVID-19 cases.

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US population growth drops in pandemic’s 1st year to lowest rate since country's founding

Wed, 2021-12-22 09:23 — mike kraft

US population growth at lowest rate in pandemic's 1st year | AP News U.S. population growth dipped to its lowest rate since the nation’s founding during the first year of the pandemic as the coronavirus curtailed immigration, delayed pregnancies and killed hundreds of thousands of U.S. AP NEWS

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OVERVIEW: U.S testing kits rationed in stores, South Africa registers fewer cases

Wed, 2021-12-22 09:13 — mike kraft

'Unprecedented demand' leads to home COVID test kit rationing; South Africa's omicron surge may be over: Live updates Heavy demand for COVID home test kits, including sellouts at some stores, has led major pharmacy chains to ration individual purchases. Live updates. YahooNews

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Overview: Europe and Asia Covid developments

Tue, 2021-12-21 19:39 — mike kraft

Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus Countries across Europe considered new curbs on movement while U.S. President Joe Biden called on military medics to support hospitals and fight the Omicron variant sweeping the world days before the second Christmas of the pandemic. Reuters Reuters

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Israel to offer fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people over 60

Tue, 2021-12-21 17:48 — mike kraft

Israel set to offer fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people over 60 Israel announced on Tuesday that it will offer a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to people older than 60, amid concern about the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Reuters Reuters

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New U.S. polls says very large majority of unvaccinated say omicron doesn't make them more likely to get vaccinated

Tue, 2021-12-21 17:29 — mike kraft

Large majority of unvaccinated say omicron doesn't make them more A vast majority of unvaccinated respondents in a Kaiser Family Foundation poll said the omicron variant doesn’t make them more likely to get the COVID-19 vaccine, signaling significant obstacles to Justine Coleman TheHill

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The 500 million free rapid tests to fight Omicron are not enough, experts say

Tue, 2021-12-21 17:23 — mike kraft

Biden pledges 500 million free rapid tests to fight Omicron. Experts say it's not enough. Omicron — and the enormous numbers of breakthrough infections it will generate — is about to make frequent rapid testing for contagiousness more crucial than ever before. YahooNews

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Biden announces measures to counter Omicron surge, including stepped up testing and deploying military medical professdionals

Tue, 2021-12-21 15:39 — mike kraft

Biden steps up the U.S. pandemic response with help for hospitals and expanded testing

Facing an alarming surge in coronavirus cases that threatens to overwhelm the nation’s hospital system, President Biden stepped up his administration’s pandemic response again on Tuesday and tried to reassure an anxious nation, telling Americans that “we should all be concerned about Omicron, but not panicked.”

In a White House address, Mr. Biden directed his defense secretary to get 1,000 military medical professionals ready to help where needed; he announced new vaccination and testing sites; and he said his administration was buying 500 million rapid Covid-19 tests to distribute free to the public beginning in January through a new website.

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