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Some countries shorten COVID-19 booster timelines in face of Omicron surge

Mon, 2021-12-20 12:07 — mike kraft

As Omicron threatens a global surge, some countries shorten COVID-19 booster timelines A growing number of countries are reducing the wait time for COVID-19 vaccine boosters from six months to as few as three in a bid to ward off a new surge in infections from the Omicron variant. Deena Beasley Reuters

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Israel to ban travel to US, Canada, other countries, over omicron variant

Mon, 2021-12-20 11:51 — mike kraft

Israel to ban travel to US, Canada over omicron variant | AP News JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli ministers on Monday agreed to ban travel to the United States, Canada and eight other countries amid the rapid, global spread of the omicron variant. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s office announced the decision following a Cabinet vote. AP NEWS

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Prelimninary Research Indicates Most of the World’s Vaccines Likely Won’t Prevent Infection From Omicron

Mon, 2021-12-20 11:07 — mike kraft

A growing body of preliminary research suggests the Covid vaccines used in most of the world offer almost no defense against becoming infected by the highly contagious Omicron variant.

All vaccines still seem to provide a significant degree of protection against serious illness from Omicron, which is the most crucial goal. But only the Pfizer and Moderna shots, when reinforced by a booster, appear to have initial success at stopping infections, and these vaccines are unavailable in most of the world.

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Biontech, Pfizer to provide EU with extra 200 mln COVID doses, EU authorizes Novavax

Mon, 2021-12-20 10:55 — mike kraft

Biontech, Pfizer to provide EU with extra 200 mln COVID doses BioNTech SE and Pfizer said on Monday that they would be providing the European Union with more than 200 million additional doses of the COVID-19 vaccine they produce. Reuters Reuters

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US could be in store for a 'grim beginning' to the new year, experts warn, as dual variants of Covid-19 spread

Mon, 2021-12-20 10:44 — mike kraft

(CNN) With the Delta and Omicron coronavirus variants spreading across the nation as the new year approaches, health experts are urging Americans to get vaccinated or boosted to protect themselves and others before they face greater chances of infection.

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U.S. could see 1 million cases per day, warns departing NIH director Francis Collins

Mon, 2021-12-20 10:19 — mike kraft

According to scientists' most pessimistic projections, the U.S. could reach over a half-million average daily infections by the end of January — more than double last winter's peak.

The outgoing director fears a worse situation.

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Moderna's Omicron-specific booster could start clinical trials early next year

Mon, 2021-12-20 09:39 — mike kraft

Moderna's Omicron-specific booster could start clinical trials early next year Biotechnology company Moderna continues to work on developing Covid-19 boosters that specifically target certain variants, including Delta and Omicron, Dr. Stephen Hoge, president of the company, said Monday. By Jack Guy and Aditi Sangal CNN

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Moderna says initial booster data shows good results on omicron

Mon, 2021-12-20 09:30 — mike kraft

Moderna: Initial booster data shows good results on omicron | AP News Moderna said Monday that a booster dose of its COVID-19 vaccine should offer protection against the rapidly spreading omicron variant. Moderna said lab tests showed the half-dose booster shot increased by 37 times the level of so-called neutralizing antibodies able to fight omicron. AP NEWS

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Omicron more likely to reinfect than Delta and is no milder - UK study

Fri, 2021-12-17 18:47 — mike kraft

Omicron more likely to reinfect than Delta, no milder -study The risk of reinfection with the Omicron coronavirus variant is more than five times higher and it has shown no sign of being milder than Delta, a study showed, as cases soar across Europe and threaten year-end festivities. Clara-Laeila Laudette Reuters

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Preliminary laboratory data hints at what makes Omicron superspreading variant

Fri, 2021-12-17 18:23 — mike kraft

Preliminary data hint at what makes Omicron spread so readily - STAT The finding "suggests much increased potential for aerosol generation during breathing,” said an expert on respiratory-virus dynamics. Megan Molteni STAT

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Hospitalizations rise across the U.S. ahead of holidays

Fri, 2021-12-17 18:14 — mike kraft

Covid-19 live updates: Hospitalizations rise across the U.S. ahead of holidays Public health officials warn that a winter surge caused by both the delta and omicron variants could have devastating outcomes. Washington Post

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Pfizer's child-sized vaccine fails to produce expected immunity in younger kids; company adds third dose to trials

Fri, 2021-12-17 17:25 — mike kraft

Pfizer will test third Covid-19 vaccine dose in children under 16 Pfizer is including a third dose of its Covid-19 vaccine in trials of the vaccine in children under 16, the company announced Friday. By <a href="/profiles/aditi-sandal">Aditi Sangal</a>, <a href="/profiles/adrienne-vogt">Adrienne Vogt</a>, <a href="/profiles/meg-wagner">Meg Wagner</a> and <a href="/profiles/veronica-rocha">Veronica Rocha</a>, CNN CNN

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CDC finds coronavirus testing of exposed children in schools can safely replace quarantine

Fri, 2021-12-17 11:49 — mike kraft

CDC finds coronavirus testing of exposed children in schools can safely replace quarantine Children exposed the virus needn't return to virtual learning if their schools can implement a rigorous testing regime instead. Laura Meckler Washington Post

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U.S. CDC handing out free COVID-19 test kits for international travelers

Fri, 2021-12-17 11:34 — mike kraft

CDC handing out free COVID-19 test kits for international travelers The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is handing out free coronavirus tests for international travelers during the holiday season. Lexi Lonas TheHill

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The CDC announced Thursday the initiative began Wednesday in a move to encourage international travelers to test themselves once they enter the country since the U.S. does not require it.

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