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New statement: AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine 76% effective in updated U.S. trial results

Wed, 2021-03-24 22:07 — mike kraft

After results are questioned, AstraZeneca says complete data shows its vaccine is still highly effective.

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/03/24/world/covid-vaccine-coronavirus-cases#after-results-are-questioned-astrazeneca-says-complete-data-shows-its-vaccine-is-still-highly-effective

AstraZeneca reiterated on Wednesday that its Covid-19 vaccine was very effective at preventing the disease, based on more recent data than was included when the company announced the interim results of its U.S. clinical trial on Monday.

The company said in a news release that its vaccine was 76 percent effective at preventing Covid-19. That is slightly lower than the efficacy number that the company announced earlier this week.

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Facing sweltering soldiers and flooded ports, NATO addresses climate change

Wed, 2021-03-24 20:20 — mike kraft

Facing sweltering soldiers and flooded ports, NATO to focus on climate change Biden administration makes possible a shift that couldn’t happen under Trump. Michael Birnbaum, Missy Ryan Washington Post

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WHO: How COVID-19 pandemic has affected TB detection and mortality

Wed, 2021-03-24 20:07 — mike kraft

Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on TB detection and mortality in 2020

Provisional data compiled by the World Health Organization (WHO) from 84 countries indicates that an estimated 1.4 million fewer people received care for tuberculosis (TB) in 2020 than in 2019 - a reduction of 21% from 2019.

In the group of 10 high-burden countries with the largest reported shortfalls compared with 2019, the overall shortfall was 28%. With many people with TB unable to access care, WHO estimates that half a million more people may have died from TB in 2020 alone. TB remains one of the world’s top infectious killers.

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Benefits of AstraZeneca vaccine outweigh any rare reactions, WHO chief scientist says

Wed, 2021-03-24 19:36 — mike kraft

Benefits of AstraZeneca vaccine outweigh any rare reactions, WHO chief scientist says Reports of extremely rare blood clots should not deter governments from distributing the AstraZeneca vaccine to their citizens, according to the World Health Organization’s Chief Scientists Soumya Swaminathan. By <a href="/profiles/julia-hollingsworth">Julia Hollingsworth</a>, CNN CNN

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U.N. Human Rights Council calls for fair, affordable access to COVID-19 vaccines

Wed, 2021-03-24 19:26 — mike kraft

Top U.N. rights body calls for fair, affordable access to COVID-19 vaccines The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution on Tuesday calling for equitable, affordable access to COVID-19 vaccines and fair pricing. Stephanie Nebehay U.S.

GENEVA (Reuters) - The United Nations Human Rights Council adopted a resolution on Tuesday calling for equitable, affordable access to COVID-19 vaccines and fair pricing.

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Good indications but caution signs for US. coronavius situation

Wed, 2021-03-24 19:13 — mike kraft

Brighter outlook for US as vaccinations rise and deaths fall More than three months into the U.S. vaccination drive, many of the numbers paint an increasingly encouraging picture, with 70% of Americans 65 and older receiving at least one dose of the vaccine... AP NEWS

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Calls for efforts and strategies to curb Covid-19 disinformation

Wed, 2021-03-24 19:00 — mike kraft

Facebook, Twitter must do more to stop COVID-19 anti-vaxxers, U.S. states say Attorneys general for 12 U.S. states on Wednesday accused Facebook Inc and Twitter Inc of doing too little to stop people from using their platforms to spread false information that coronavirus vaccines are unsafe. Jonathan Stempel U.S.

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Germany: Angela Merkel backtracks on Easter lockdown after uproar

Wed, 2021-03-24 13:44 — mike kraft

Merkel backtracks on Easter lockdown after uproar In a turnabout move, German Chancellor Angela Merkel told state premiers in a video call that there would not be a strict lockdown over Easter after all. This follows a day of criticism and confusion in Germany. Deutsche Welle (www.dw.com) DW.COM

erman Chancellor Angela Merkel and the leaders of Germany's 16 states will reverse their plan to toughen virus lockdown measures over Easter.

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Department of HHS report on how the coronavirus pandemic battered U.S. hospitals >

Wed, 2021-03-24 13:25 — mike kraft

A year fighting a global pandemic leaves US hospitals in shambles, new report finds Burned out medical staff suffering from trauma and in some cases PTSD, the erosion of public trust in hospitals, and frustration over the "unpredictable and insufficient" supply of vaccines are just some of the problems outlined in a new report on US hospitals released by the Department of Health and Human Services inspector general Wednesday. Kristen Holmes, CNN CNN

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New studies on COVID-19 Survivors' lingering effects, including greater impact on women

Wed, 2021-03-24 13:03 — mike kraft

Women in 40s, 50s who survive COVID more likely to suffer persistent problems: UK studies Women in their 40s and 50s appear more at risk of long-term problems following discharge from hospital after COVID-19, with many suffering months of persistent symptoms such as fatigue, breathlessness and brain fog, two UK studies found on Wednesday. Kate Kelland U.S.

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Government study shows race and region disparities in school reopening

Wed, 2021-03-24 10:18 — mike kraft

Gov’t data show race, region disparities in school reopening Nearly half of the nation’s elementary schools were open for full-time classroom learning as of last month, but the share of students learning in-person has varied greatly by region and by race,... AP NEWS

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List of states expanding coronavirus elegibility to those 26 and older

Wed, 2021-03-24 10:07 — mike kraft

More US states expanding coronavirus vaccine eligibility to general population Five US states have expanded coronavirus vaccine eligibility to anyone aged 16 and older, and at least 20 more plan to do so by the end of April. By <a href="/profiles/julia-hollingsworth">Julia Hollingsworth</a>, CNN CNN

Five US states have expanded coronavirus vaccine eligibility to anyone aged 16 and older, and at least 20 more plan to do so by the end of April.

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U.S. COVIS-19 Overview, more states open vaccines to all, end restrictions

Wed, 2021-03-24 09:59 — mike kraft

More states open vaccines to all, end restrictions; white students more likely to be inside classrooms: Live COVID-19 updates Experts are warning of a fourth surge of coronavirus cases as new variants spread rapidly through the U.S. Latest COVID-19 news. Elinor Aspegren and Adrianna Rodriguez USA TODAY

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U.S. Covid-19 Overview: More states open vaccines to all, end restrictions

Wed, 2021-03-24 09:52 — mike kraft

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E.U. planning to Curb Covid Vaccine Exports for 6 Weeks

Tue, 2021-03-23 21:58 — mike kraft

BRUSSELS — The European Union is finalizing emergency legislation that will give it broad powers to curb exports for the next six weeks of Covid-19 vaccines manufactured in the bloc, a sharp escalation in its response to supply shortages at home that have created a political maelstrom amid a rising third wave on the continent.

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