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Ways to get Covid pills in the U.S. if one tests positive

Thu, 2022-05-12 11:44 — mike kraft

Three 3 ways to get COVID pills, if you've just tested positive

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Here are three ways to access COVID pills, if you're eligible to get them.

Contact your primary care doctor

For those with health insurance and access to their primary care providers or health care team, you can make an in-person or telehealth appointment to get tested (or share your positive test results), assessed for risks and medications and, if eligible, obtain a prescription for the pills.

You'd then get the prescription filled at a nearby pharmacy.

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Opinion: 5 big ideas for the White House's Global COVID Summit

Thu, 2022-05-12 08:47 — mike kraft

5 big ideas for the White House's Global COVID Summit We asked experts from around the world: What would they like to see on the agenda for this virtual event. Their ideas include fair pay for all health workers — and a makeover for foreign aid. NPR.org

What does the world need to do to help countries recover from the pandemic?

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Americans must not ‘grow numb,’ Biden says, as U.S. marks 1 million Covid deaths

Thu, 2022-05-12 08:38 — mike kraft

Biden marks 1 million U.S. Covid deaths, urges Americans not to ‘grow numb’ “To heal, we must remember. We must remain vigilant against this pandemic and do everything we can to save as many lives as possible," President Joe Biden said Thursday. NBC News

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Covid booster rollout needs a reboot to save older Americans, experts say

Wed, 2022-05-11 17:53 — mike kraft

Has the U.S. 'botched' its Covid booster rollout for older Americans? Experts call for a reboot. About 1 in 3 Americans 65 and older who completed their initial vaccination round still have not received a first booster shot. NBC News

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ANALYSIS: Study calls for a new fund to strengthen global health security and pandemic preparedness

Wed, 2022-05-11 17:45 — mike kraft

A New Fund for Global Health Security and Pandemic Preparedness (Pandemic Action Network) Advocates call for a dedicated new Fund for Global Health Security and Pandemic Preparedness, which can help fill existing critical funding gaps. In this new issue brief, they explain what a new fund should do, why the world needs it, and how it can augment and bolster the existing global health ecosystem.

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Subvariants fueling COVID rises in more than 50 countries --WHO

Wed, 2022-05-11 17:23 — mike kraft

WHO: Subvariants fueling COVID rises in more than 50 countries The head of the WHO warns that rising cases are creating a volatile situation. CIDRAP

The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) today warned that rising COVID-19 cases are creating a volatile situation, posing the most risk for countries with low vaccination coverage.

The United States is one of the countries with rising cases, with hospitalizations now showing a small increase, according to the latest data.

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California: With COVID back on the rise, some cities, agencies mulling a return of health mandates

Wed, 2022-05-11 10:22 — mike kraft

With COVID back on the rise, some cities, agencies mulling a return of health mandates San Jose reinstated indoor mask requirement for all its employees ‘out of an abundance of caution’ through at least May 20 Grace Hase The Mercury News

As the Bay Area braces for yet another COVID-19 surge, a few cities and agencies are reinstating indoor mask mandates as the region continues debating the worth of a patchwork of coronavirus-related health orders.

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