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White House is developing new system for international travel, contract tracing rules

Wed, 2021-09-15 16:34 — mike kraft

White House plans new system for international travel, contract tracing rules The United States is developing a "new system for international travel" that will include contact tracing for when it eventually lifts travel restrictions that bar much of the world's population from entering the country, a senior White House official said on Wednesday. David Shepardson Reuters

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NIH awards $470 M for a large study on the long term effects of COVID-19 infections.

Wed, 2021-09-15 16:26 — mike kraft

NIH awards $470M to NYU Langone Health to build long COVID-19 study The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded almost $470 million to New York University (NYU) Langone Health to build a national study population of tens of thousands of people to research the Justine Coleman TheHill

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Analysis of a grim milestone: 1 in 500 Americans have died of Covid-19, with a breakdown by race and age.

Wed, 2021-09-15 15:26 — mike kraft

The pandemic marks another grim milestone: 1 in 500 Americans have died of covid-19 The burden of death in the prime of life has been disproportionately borne by Black, Latino, and American Indian and Alaska Native people. Dan Keating, Akilah Johnson Washington Post

At a certain point, it was no longer a matter of if the United States would reach the gruesome milestone of 1 in 500 people dying of covid-19, but a matter of when. A year? Maybe 15 months? The answer: 19 months. ...

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ANALYSIS: Legislatures in most states have cut back public health powers amid pandemic

Wed, 2021-09-15 14:34 — mike kraft

Most states have cut back public health powers amid pandemic Republican legislators in more than half of U.S. states, spurred on by voters angry about lockdowns and mask mandates, are taking away the powers that state and local officials use to protect the public against infectious diseases. AP NEWS

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Reports released on efforts to improve vaccination efforts in Black and Hispanic communities in four states

Wed, 2021-09-15 14:05 — mike kraft

New Local Research Reports Released on Carrying Equity in COVID-19 Vaccination Forward The CommuniVax Coalition released 4 new local reports that share findings from local rapid research within Black and Hispanic/Latino communities in Alabama, California, Idaho, and Maryland. JHCHS website designer Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security

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EU pledges 200 million vaccine doses to low-income nations and to boost Africa production

Wed, 2021-09-15 13:46 — mike kraft

EU pledges 200 million vaccine doses to low-income nations BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top official said Wednesday that ramping up COVID-19 vaccinations around the world was the bloc's No. 1 priority right now and committed another 200 million vaccine doses to Africa and low-income nations. AP NEWS

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FDA staff say Pfizer COVID-19 boosters improve immunity but may not be needed, plus Analysis

Wed, 2021-09-15 13:29 — mike kraft

FDA staff say Pfizer COVID-19 boosters improve immunity but may not be needed U.S. Food and Drug Administration scientists said on Wednesday that a third booster dose of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine generates a higher immune response in recipients, but stopped short of saying the extra shots are needed broadly. Michael Erman Reuters

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For children kids under 5, Pfizer plans to seek COVID-19 vaccine authorization in November

Wed, 2021-09-15 13:13 — mike kraft

Pfizer plans to seek COVID-19 vaccine authorization in November for Pfizer and BioNTech plan to file for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) emergency authorization in November for their COVID-19 vaccine for children younger than 5, Pfizer Chief Financial Officer Nathaniel Weixel TheHill

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New Pfizer data makes case for booster shots 6 months after primary doses

Wed, 2021-09-15 12:30 — mike kraft

New Pfizer data makes case for booster shots 6 months after primary doses The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday released new data from Pfizer's submitted application to approve booster doses of its Covid-19 vaccine. In it, Pfizer demonstrates what it sees as proof that third shot will be both safe and necessary for most Americans to take, arguing that immunity wanes over time -- regardless of any new variant of concern.

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Experts: Few people medically exempt from getting COVID-19 vaccine

Wed, 2021-09-15 09:46 — Naomisfreeman

Few people medically exempt from getting COVID-19 vaccine: Experts As companies continue to ramp up vaccine mandates to combat the contagious delta variant, some institutions are giving employees a chance to opt-out of getting the vaccine if they have a medical exemption. Dr. David Dowdy, an epidemiologist at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, told ABC News that the large and growing data on the three coronavirus vaccines shows there are no immediate health issues or side effects for most people with pre-existing medical conditions. The current guidance from the U.S.

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WHO reports first drop in global infections in two months

Wed, 2021-09-15 08:52 — Naomisfreeman

WHO reports first drop in global infections in two months The World Health Organization (WHO) announced this week that global coronavirus cases have dropped for the first time in more than two months. Cameron Jenkins TheHill

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In Depth: The challenge schools face major test in providing safety amid spread of the delta variant

Tue, 2021-09-14 21:44 — mike kraft

Delta variant stress tests back-to-school plans A Washington Post survey of the 20 largest school districts found that few are offering robust coronavirus testing amid vague guidelines and a surge of cases that few anticipated. Washington Post

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Estimated “preventable” treatment costs for unvaccinated COVID-19 patients climbed by $3.7 billion in August

Tue, 2021-09-14 20:51 — mike kraft

'Preventable' costs for unvaccinated COVID-19 patients climbs by The estimated “preventable” treatment costs for unvaccinated COVID-19 patients climbed by $3.7 billion in August, according to a Justine Coleman TheHill

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Measles concerns among Afghan refugees may delay Afghan resettlement by weeks

Tue, 2021-09-14 17:51 — mike kraft

Measles concerns may delay Afghan resettlement by weeks The Biden administration announced that it would halt flights for Afghan evacuees at the Ramstein Air Base in Germany and the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar after four individuals tested positive following their arrival. Erin Banco POLITICO

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending Afghan evacuees housed at U.S. military bases overseas be tested and vaccinated for measles — a process that could delay efforts to resettle as many as 12,000 by several weeks, according to three senior administration officials.

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