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CDC chief says omicron cases in the U.S mostly mild so far.

Wed, 2021-12-29 12:23 — mike kraft

The AP Interview: CDC chief says omicron mostly mild so far | AP News ATLANTA (AP) — More than 40 people in the U.S. have been found to be infected with the omicron variant so far, and more than three-quarters of them had been vaccinated, the chief of the CDC said Wednesday. AP NEWS

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Biden says if medical team advises it, he'll issue domestic travel vaccine requirement

Wed, 2021-12-29 10:23 — mike kraft

Biden says if medical team advises it, he'll issue domestic travel President Biden said Tuesday he would impose a mandate that Americans be vaccinated against COVID-19 to travel domestically if his medical team recommends it. Alex Gangitano TheHill

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Asia keeps omicron at bay for now, but worries about a surge that already hit Australia

Wed, 2021-12-29 09:25 — mike kraft

Asia keeps omicron at bay, but a surge may be inevitable | AP News TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Much of Asia has largely managed to keep omicron at bay even as the variant rages in other parts of the world, but the region that is home to most of the globe’s population is bracing for what may be an inevitable surge. AP NEWS

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German court orders rules to protect the disabled in pandemic triage

Tue, 2021-12-28 11:47 — mike kraft

German court orders rules to protect the disabled in triage | AP News BERLIN (AP) — Germany's highest court said Tuesday that officials must draw up rules to protect disabled people if hospitals end up having to triage patients in the pandemic. The Federal Constitutional Court said that the parliament violated a clause in the constitution stating that no one can be discriminated against because of a disability, and ordered it to rectify the situation “without delay.” AP NEWS

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NIH study indicates coronavirus lingers in organs for months

Tue, 2021-12-28 10:18 — mike kraft

Study suggests coronavirus lingers in organs for months Data from a new study suggests that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 can persist in different parts of the body for months after infection, including the heart and brain. Nathaniel Weixel TheHill

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Omicron estimated to be 58.6% of coronavirus variants in U.S.- CDC data

Tue, 2021-12-28 09:45 — mike kraft

Omicron estimated to be 58.6% of coronavirus variants in U.S.- CDC The Omicron variant was estimated to be 58.6% of the coronavirus variants circulating in the United States for the week ending Dec. 25, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Reuters Reuters

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Experts say COVID-19 cases don't tell whole story--hospitalization figures may be more important

Mon, 2021-12-27 19:04 — mike kraft

Experts say COVID-19 cases don't tell whole story For nearly two years, Americans have looked carefully at coronavirus case numbers in the country and in their local states and towns to judge the risk of the disease. Alex Gangitano and Brett Samuels TheHill

For nearly two years, Americans have looked carefully at coronavirus case numbers in the country and in their local states and towns to judge the risk of the disease.

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Biden tells governors next steps to fight pandemic are at the state level. promises more tests

Mon, 2021-12-27 17:58 — mike kraft

Covid-19 live updates: Biden tells governors next steps to fight pandemic are at the state level Biden sought to highlight what his administration is doing to respond to the omicron variant outbreak that is sweeping the United States and the world. Washington Post

The next steps in fighting the coronavirus pandemic have to be taken at the state level, President Biden told a group of governors Monday.

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U.S. CDC shortens recommended Covid-19 isolation and quarantine time for infected persons without symptoms

Mon, 2021-12-27 17:41 — mike kraft

(CNN) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday shortened the recommended times that people should isolate when they've tested positive for Covid-19 from 10 days to five days if they don't have symptoms -- and if they wear a mask around others for at least five more days.

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Tests: More coronavirus tests will be available next month, Fauci says, as U.S. struggles with shortage

Mon, 2021-12-27 11:53 — mike kraft

More coronavirus tests will be available next month, Fauci says, as U.S. struggles with shortage As the omicron variant fuels a surge, “we’ve obviously got to do better” on testing availability, infectious-disease expert Anthony S. Fauci said. Bryan Pietsch Washington Post

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