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Biden administration releases another $66.5 million to local community groups working to encourage COVID-19 vaccinations

Wed, 2022-02-09 14:53 — mike kraft

The Biden administration will pay community groups to help boost trust in vaccines The Health Resources and Services Administration is distributing $66.5 million to community groups working across 38 states and Washington, D.C. to help with local vaccine outreach. NPR.org

In this politically polarized time, White House health officials have acknowledged that they are not always the best messengers when it comes to promoting COVID-19 vaccines.

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U.S. Covid deaths highest in a year as omicron targets the unvaccinated and elderly

Wed, 2022-02-09 14:44 — mike kraft

Covid deaths highest in a year as omicron targets the unvaccinated and elderly Omicron has been particularly lethal to people over 75, the unvaccinated and the medically vulnerable, according to doctors and public health officials. Washington Post

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Masks: As some states relax, CDC director says it’s not yet time to change guidance nationwide

Wed, 2022-02-09 14:25 — mike kraft

Covid-19 live updates: More states ease mask mandates, citing lower infection, hospitalization numbers New York and Massachusetts announced Wednesday they will ease mask mandates, joining a long list of states making similar moves in recent days. Washington Post

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How Denmark Decided COVID Isn’t a Critical Threat to Society

Wed, 2022-02-09 11:14 — FNUOvviyaa

How Denmark Decided COVID Isn’t a Critical Threat to Society The country became the first in the EU to lift all COVID restrictions despite leading the world in per capita infections. Derek Thompson The Atlantic

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Derek Thompson: Denmark just lifted all COVID restrictions. What justifies this decision?

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Governor ending New Jersey’s school mask mandate

Mon, 2022-02-07 13:13 — FNUOvviyaa

Governor ending New Jersey's school mask mandate TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey's governor intends to lift the statewide COVID-19 mask requirement in schools early next month in a major step toward getting back to normal as the omicron surge drops off, his office said Monday. AP NEWS

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The state’s COVID-19 caseload is dropping after a spike around the holidays fueled by the omicron variant — a trend seen nationwide, too.

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Aid to volcano-hit Tonga brings 1st COVID outbreak, lockdown

Fri, 2022-02-04 11:48 — FNUOvviyaa

Aid to volcano-hit Tonga brings 1st COVID outbreak, lockdown BANGKOK (AP) — For more than two years, the isolation of the Pacific archipelago nation of Tonga helped keep COVID-19 at bay. But last month's volcanic eruption and tsunami brought outside deliveries of desperately needed fresh water and medicine — and the virus. AP NEWS

BANGKOK (AP) — For more than two years, the isolation of the Pacific archipelago nation of Tonga helped keep COVID-19 at bay.

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Global Health Security (GHS) Index 2021 | Advancing Collective Action and Accountability Amid Global Crisis

Wed, 2022-02-02 17:13 — FNUOvviyaa

Advancing Collective Action and Accountability Amid Globa Crisis | GHS The 2021 GHS Index finds that despite significant steps taken by countries to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, all countries remain unprepared Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security

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New Orleans will be the first major school district to mandate COVID vaccinations

Tue, 2022-02-01 14:28 — FNUOvviyaa

New Orleans will be the first major school district to mandate COVID vaccinations Waivers for those opposed to vaccination are easy to obtain under state regulations, and schools will work with students who aren't inoculated, the district's superintendent said. NPR.org

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A federal watchdog for coronavirus aid warns Congress it is nearly out of money

Sat, 2022-01-29 14:36 — FNUOvviyaa

A federal watchdog for coronavirus aid warns Congress it is nearly out of money The warning arrived from the special inspector general for pandemic recovery, which stressed that it could 'close prematurely' unless Democrats and Republicans fill its coffers swiftly as part of an upcoming debate over government funding levels. Tony Romm Washington Post

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Biden Administration’s Rapid-Test Rollout Doesn’t Easily Reach Those Who Need It Most

Fri, 2022-01-28 10:44 — FNUOvviyaa

Biden Administration’s Rapid-Test Rollout Doesn’t Easily Reach Those Who Need It Most Two rapid-testing initiatives the Biden administration released in the past week are inaccessible to some residents of multifamily housing, people who don’t speak English well, or those without int… khnhannahr Kaiser Health News

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