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COVID tests for school kids: Israel gives every child a test kit as schools reopen

Tue, 2021-08-31 19:25 — mike kraft

Israel hands every child a DIY virus test, in bold bid for safe school restart Plan aims to stop kids who are infected but don’t realize it from coming in, thus reducing COVID spread, says expert; trust between parents, schools and authorities seen as key timesofisrael

In one of the world’s largest deployments of home COVID tests, Israel is asking families to screen all children under the age of 12 before schools and kindergartens reopen on Wednesday following summer vacation.

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Despite court decision, Florida officials are now withholding some funding from two counties with tough school mask mandates

Tue, 2021-08-31 19:12 — mike kraft

Florida withholds funds from two school districts requiring masks — despite court decision against state ban on mandates Florida's move came hours after the U.S. Education Department announced it was investigating some states that have policies banning mask mandates in schools. Valerie Strauss Washington Post

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COVID cases in Utah kids 3.5 times higher this school year--school official

Tue, 2021-08-31 17:58 — mike kraft

COVID cases in Utah kids 3.5 times higher this school year, health official says Utah's COVID-19 cases in school-age children are 3.5 times higher at the beginning of this school year than last, one top health official said Tuesday. kslcom

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah's COVID-19 cases in school-age children are 3.5 times higher at the beginning of this school year than last, one top health official said Tuesday.

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Pennsylvania reverses course, issues mask mandate for K-12 schools

Tue, 2021-08-31 17:50 — mike kraft

Pennsylvania reverses course, will issue mask mandate for K-12 schools After initially resisting issuing a statewide school mask mandate, Pennsylvania Gov. Celine Castronuovo TheHill

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Florida hit by wave of police deaths due to COVID-19

Tue, 2021-08-31 11:27 — mike kraft

Florida rocked by devastating wave of police deaths due to COVID-19 COVID-19 has taken the lives of at least 120 officers across the country in 2021. Adam Barnes TheHill

At least 29 Florida law enforcement officers have died from COVID-19 as cases and hospitalizations rise throughout the state.

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Overview: Possible new varient, Europe, Japan developments

Tue, 2021-08-31 10:19 — mike kraft

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Reuters Reuters

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Even with the Delta variant, the ability of COVID-19 vaccines to prevent hospitalization hasn't significantly dropped, CDC scientist says

Tue, 2021-08-31 10:01 — mike kraft

Even with the Delta variant, the ability of COVID-19 vaccines to prevent hospitalization hasn't significantly dropped, CDC scientist says Since the Delta variant appeared, vaccine effectiveness against hospitalization ranged from 75% to 95%, Dr. Sara Oliver said. Sarah Al-Arshani YahooNews

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CDC report details vaccination and illness rates among U.S. adolescents.

Mon, 2021-08-30 19:46 — mike kraft

COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Adolescents Aged 12–17 Years — United States, December 14, 2020–July 31, 2021 | MMWR (cdc.gov)

As of July 31, 2021, coverage with ≥1 dose of COVID-19 vaccine among adolescents aged 12–17 years was 42%, and 32% had completed the series. Series completion rates varied widely by state, ranging from 11% to 60%, and was 25% for adolescents aged 12–13 years, 30% for those aged 14–15 years, and 40% for those aged 16–17 years.

Improving adolescent COVID-19 vaccination coverage is crucial to reduce COVID-19–associated morbidity and mortality among adolescents and can help facilitate safer reopening of schools for in-person learning.

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