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Experts fear that the coronavirus varient that is sweeping Europe will accelerate increased U.S cases

Wed, 2021-03-31 10:13 — mike kraft

A dangerous coronavirus variant is wreaking havoc in parts of Europe. Experts fear US could be next A dangerous coronavirus variant is wreaking havoc in other parts of the world, so the US must stick with safety measures over the next few months to prevent that kind of damage as the variant takes more of a hold stateside, an expert says. Christina Maxouris, CNN CNN

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Timeline: 50 states now have expanded or will expand Covid vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 and up

Wed, 2021-03-31 09:54 — mike kraft

All 50 states now have expanded or will expand Covid vaccine eligibility to everyone 16 and up All states nationwide have announced when they plan to open up coronavirus vaccinations to everyone eligible under FDA emergency use authorizations -- if they haven't done so already. Jacqueline Howard, CNN CNN

(CNN) All 50 states have announced when they plan to open up coronavirus vaccinations to everyone eligible under US Food and Drug Administration emergency use authorizations -- if they haven't done so already.

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Tenants in some states still having problems getting pandemic rent help

Tue, 2021-03-30 20:08 — mike kraft

States struggle to get rent relief to tenants amid pandemic Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced last July that New York would spend $100 million in federal coronavirus relief to help cash-strapped tenants pay months of back rent and avert evictions. By the... AP NEWS

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Fourteen countries and European Commission express concern about WHO Covid-19 origin report

Tue, 2021-03-30 19:44 — mike kraft

U.S., 13 countries concerned WHO COVID-19 origin study was delayed, lacked access -statement The United States and 13 other countries expressed concerns on Tuesday that the World Health Organization (WHO) report on the origins of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 was delayed and lacked access to complete data, according to a joint statement. Reuters Staff U.S.

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Younger, unvaccinated people appear to be driving the latest uptick in Covid-19 cases while vaccines are reducing the toll for older persons

Tue, 2021-03-30 19:32 — mike kraft

Covid cases are rising again. Who's getting sick? Younger, unvaccinated people appear to be driving the latest uptick in Covid-19 cases. NBC News

People under 60 are accounting for the majority of new Covid-19 cases across the country — likely a testament to the success of the vaccines that have been administered to primarily older, more vulnerable Americans.

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Indoor spaces are COVID hotspots when virus particles accumulate but remedies not always easy

Tue, 2021-03-30 18:06 — mike kraft

Why indoor spaces are still prime COVID hotspots Risks shoot up when virus particles accumulate in buildings, but it’s not clear how best to improve ventilation. Dyani Lewis nature

When Lidia Morawska leaves home, she takes with her a slick, shoe-sized device that provides some sobering insights about the restaurants and offices she visits. Outside these buildings, her carbon dioxide monitor reads just above 400 parts per million (p.p.m.). But indoors is a different story.

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Germany to restrict AstraZeneca use in under-60s, concerned about possible clots

Tue, 2021-03-30 17:53 — mike kraft

Germany to restrict AstraZeneca use in under-60s over clots BERLIN (AP) — German health officials agreed Tuesday to restrict the use of AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine in people under 60, amid fresh concern over unusual blood clots reported in a tiny... AP NEWS

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The warming climate causes new problems for crop storage

Tue, 2021-03-30 17:41 — mike kraft

New problems arise for crop storage as planet gets warmer Climate change is posing new challenges for crop storage, a part of agriculture that’s often overlooked John Flesher | AP Washington Post

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Food pantries hard pressed to meet the continuing need for "food insecure" Americans

Tue, 2021-03-30 12:55 — mike kraft

In a suburban parking lot, a portrait of unyielding need at food giveaway A 55 percent spike in food insecurity caused by the coronavirus pandemic has food pantries straining under continuing demand. Antonio Olivo Washington Post

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Why masks are still needed even after getting vaccinated

Tue, 2021-03-30 11:55 — mike kraft

Vaccines Stop COVID-19 Infection, But Here’s Why You Still Need to Wear a Mask With new variants of the virus, experts advise that vaccinated people shouldn't shed their masks just yet. YahooNews

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Increasing numbers of Black Americans willing to take coronavirus vaccine shots

Tue, 2021-03-30 11:31 — mike kraft

COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Black Americans drops - poll The percentage of U.S. Black adults who say they have either received a vaccine shot for COVID-19 or want one as soon as possible rose to 55% in March from 41% in February, a survey by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) showed. Reuters Staff U.S.

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OVERVIEW: Italy imposes 5-day quarantine, BioNTech ramps up vaccine production

Tue, 2021-03-30 11:19 — mike kraft

The Latest: Italy orders 5-day quarantine on entries from EU ROME — Italy has imposed a five-day quarantine on people entering from other EU countries in a bid to deter Easter getaways and limit the spread of the coronavirus. Health Minister Roberto... AP NEWS

ROME — Italy has imposed a five-day quarantine on people entering from other EU countries in a bid to deter Easter getaways and limit the spread of the coronavirus.

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