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Half of the US states are cutting off the federal government unemployment relief benefits

Wed, 2021-06-02 17:48 — mike kraft

Half of U.S. states to end Biden-backed pandemic unemployment early Half of U.S. states, all of them led by Republican governors, are cutting off billions of dollars in unemployment benefits for residents, rebuffing a key part of President Joe Biden's response to the coronavirus recession. Trevor Hunnicutt,Howard Schneider Reuters

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The White House launches new initiatives; beer, barbershops and baby sitting to encourage vaccinations

Wed, 2021-06-02 17:36 — mike kraft

Free beer, other new incentives for Biden's 'vaccine sprint' WASHINGTON (AP) — Dangling everything from sports tickets to a free beer, President Joe Biden is looking for that extra something — anything — that will get people to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 shots when the promise of a life-saving vaccine by itself hasn’t been enough. AP NEWS

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ANALYSIS: The pandemic is getting worse, even when it seems like it’s getting better

Wed, 2021-06-02 13:55 — mike kraft

Analysis | The pandemic is getting worse, even when it seems like it’s getting better The coronavirus pandemic may feel over for many Americans, but it’s heating up in other parts of the world. Ishaan Tharoor Washington Post

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China's largest province tightens coronavirus measures as cases persist

Wed, 2021-06-02 13:32 — mike kraft

China's Guangdong tightens coronavirus measures as cases persist Cities in China's most populous province of Guangdong have locked down compounds and streets and ordered some travellers to furnish negative COVID-19 test results, as health officials battle to control outbreaks. Reuters Reuters

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ANALYSIS: The COVID Burden on Black Physicians, and Hospitals in Black Rural areas

Wed, 2021-06-02 13:18 — mike kraft

Institutional Problems, Individual Solutions — The Burden on Black Physicians | NEJM Perspective from The New England Journal of Medicine — Institutional Problems, Individual Solutions — The Burden on Black Physicians Alyssa M. Newman New England Journal of Medicine

The racially disparate impact of the Covid-19 pandemic has attracted increasing attention and concern. Black Americans have been disproportionately affected throughout the pandemic, and gaps replicating the same well-worn patterns of racial inequity are visible in the early rollout of vaccines.

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Israel reports some mild myocarditis cases among young men who received Pfizer vaccinations

Wed, 2021-06-02 11:19 — mike kraft

Israel sees probable link between Pfizer vaccine and myocarditis cases Israel's Health Ministry said on Tuesday it had found the small number of heart inflammation cases observed mainly in young men who received Pfizer's (PFE.N) COVID-19 vaccine in Israel were likely linked to their vaccination. Jeffrey Heller Reuters

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China reports human case of H10N3 bird flu, a possible first

Wed, 2021-06-02 11:06 — mike kraft

China reports human case of H10N3 bird flu, a possible first BEIJING (AP) — A man in eastern China has contracted what might be the world’s first human case of the H10N3 strain of bird flu, but the risk of large-scale spread is low, the government said Tuesday. AP NEWS

BEIJING (AP) — A man in eastern China has contracted what might be the world’s first human case of the H10N3 strain of bird flu, but the risk of large-scale spread is low, the government said Tuesday.

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The US records a daily average of fewer than 20,000 new Covid-19 cases for the first time in a year

Wed, 2021-06-02 10:50 — mike kraft

For the first time in over a year, the US records a daily average of fewer than 20,000 new Covid-19 cases While new Covid-19 cases keep dropping as more Americans get vaccinated, Moderna said Tuesday it's seeking full approval for its vaccine from the US Food and Drug Administration. Christina Maxouris, Holly Yan and Madeline Holcombe, CNN CNN

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Vaccination Incentives: White House program offers beer; West Virginia guns

Wed, 2021-06-02 10:34 — mike kraft

Beer is latest vaccine incentive for Biden 'month of action' WASHINGTON (AP) — Free beer is the latest White House-backed incentive for Americans to get vaccinated for COVID-19, as President Joe Biden is announcing a “month of action” Wednesday to get more shots into arms before the July 4 holiday. AP NEWS

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Vaccines: AstraZeneca starts deliveries of Thailand-made doses

Wed, 2021-06-02 10:19 — mike kraft

AstraZeneca starts deliveries of Thailand-made vaccines BANGKOK, Thailand (AP) — AstraZeneca's partner in Thailand on Wednesday began its first deliveries of COVID-19 vaccines after concerns they were behind on their production schedules for the country and parts of Southeast Asia. AP NEWS

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U.S. is working to detail global distribution plan for 80 mln vaccine doses

Wed, 2021-06-02 10:08 — mike kraft

U.S. to detail global distribution plan for 80 mln vaccine doses The United States will announce in the next two weeks how it plans to distribute 80 million COVID-19 vaccine doses it has pledged globally, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Tuesday. Humeyra Pamuk Reuters

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UK and New York City : Zero daily deaths announced for first time since last year

Tue, 2021-06-01 18:46 — mike kraft

Covid: Zero daily deaths announced in UK for first time The latest figures come amid concern over a recent small rise in cases linked to the Indian variant. BBC News

The UK has announced zero daily Covid deaths within 28 days of a positive test for the first time since March 2020.

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Seven European countries begin issuing a digital Covid certificate for travelers.

Tue, 2021-06-01 18:09 — mike kraft

A digital Covid certificate system intended to ease travel within the European Union became operational in seven countries on Tuesday — ahead of schedule — offering a preview of what could become a standard for post-pandemic global mobility.

The document, known as a digital green certificate, records whether people have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, recovered from the virus or tested negative within 72 hours. Travelers can move freely if at least one of those three criteria is met.

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