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Small Gatherings Spread the Virus, but Are They Causing the Surge?

Mon, 2020-11-23 21:09 — mike kraft

As states struggle to contain the resurgent coronavirus, many officials are laying the blame on an unexpected source: people gathering with family and friends.

Household get-togethers undoubtedly do contribute to community transmission of the virus. Canada’s recent Thanksgiving certainly added to its rising cases; such an increase may happen here, too, as the United States embarks on a holiday season like no other. That’s why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday warned so strongly against gathering with others outside the household during Thanksgiving.

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States impose new rules, plead with public to stop spread

Mon, 2020-11-23 21:00 — mike kraft

States impose new rules, plead with public to stop spread State and local officials nationwide are imposing new coronavirus restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly desperate attempt to stop the explosive spread of the disease as many... AP NEWS

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G20 leaders vow to supply vaccine to needy countries, despite funding shortfall

Mon, 2020-11-23 14:28 — mike kraft

G20 leaders vow to supply vaccine to needy countries, despite funding shortfall Leaders approve final declaration with no objection from Donald Trump to climate language. POLITICO

The world’s 20 most powerful economies pledged Sunday to lead a global battle against the coronavirus health and economic crisis — even as their own virtual gathering revealed the risks of national competition for the quickest access to vaccines and other therapeutics.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Monoclonal Antibodies for Treatment of COVID-19

Mon, 2020-11-23 14:11 — mike kraft

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Monoclonal Antibodies for Treatment of COVID-19 The FDA issued an EUA for two monoclonal antibodies to be administered together for treating mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients. Office of the Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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Here's how Florida plans to distribute a Covid-19 vaccine

Mon, 2020-11-23 13:57 — mike kraft

Here's how Florida plans to distribute a Covid-19 vaccine Although a coronavirus vaccine is not yet approved, states are beginning to outline their plans for distributing the shots among key sectors of their population. By <a href="/profiles/jessie-yeung">Jessie Yeung</a>, Adam Renton, Emma Reynolds, Ed Upright, Melissa Macaya and Mike Hayes, CNN CNN

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CDC recommends preflight testing for those planning to fly internationally

Mon, 2020-11-23 13:44 — mike kraft

CDC recommends preflight testing for those planning to fly internationally Agency says people should be tested before they fly and then after they complete travel. Lori Aratani Washington Post

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NewStudy: Mask Mandates work to slow the spread of coronavirus--Kansas

Mon, 2020-11-23 13:26 — mike kraft

Mask Mandates Work To Slow Spread Of Coronavirus, Kansas Study Finds When Kansas issued a mask mandate, 81 counties opted out. Researchers found coronavirus infection rates rose sharply in the opt-out counties, while falling in those that required masks. NPR.org

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ANALYSIS: Why emergency COVID-vaccine approvals pose a dilemma for scientists

Mon, 2020-11-23 13:19 — mike kraft

Why emergency COVID-vaccine approvals pose a dilemma for scientists Immunizations are speeding towards approval before clinical trials end, but scientists say this could complicate efforts to study long-term effects. David Cyranoski nature

After a flurry of positive results from clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines, developers are now seeking ‘emergency use’ approvals, which could see these immunizations deployed in potentially tens of millions of people. But scientists are concerned that this kind of early deployment could compromise the ongoing clinical trials that seek to show conclusively how well the vaccines work.

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Smallest health providers face biggest problem finding protective gear amid coronavirus surge

Mon, 2020-11-23 10:33 — mike kraft

Smallest health providers face biggest problem finding protective gear amid coronavirus surge The scrounging and adapting to scarcity attest to a two-tier reality that has emerged in health-care workers’ ability to obtain the personal items they need to stay safe. Amy Goldstein

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Pressure rises for rapid COVID-19 testing

Mon, 2020-11-23 10:15 — mike kraft

Pressure rises for rapid COVID-19 testing The Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed has now helped achieve the remarkable success of two vaccines shown to be highly effective in preventing COVID-19. Peter Sullivan TheHill

The Trump administration’s Operation Warp Speed has now helped achieve the remarkable success of two vaccines shown to be highly effective in preventing COVID-19. But pressure is rising for a similar push from the administration in a different area key to fighting the pandemic: rapid testing.

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