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Overview of what's known about the coronavirus variants

Sat, 2021-05-08 13:50 — mike kraft

Here's what's known about the coronavirus variants The CDC said this week it had designated a coronavirus variant first seen in India as a "variant of interest," adding it to the growing collection of viral variants it's keeping an eye on. Maggie Fox, CNN CNN

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CDC updates guidances, cites dangers from very fine respiratory droplets

Fri, 2021-05-07 17:34 — mike kraft

Federal health officials on Friday updated public guidance about how the coronavirus spreads, emphasizing that transmission occurs by inhaling very fine respiratory droplets and aerosolized particles, as well as through contact with sprayed droplets or touching contaminated hands to one’s mouth, nose or eyes.

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Overview of studies showing vaccines working against variants

Fri, 2021-05-07 10:35 — mike kraft

Covid vaccines can take on new coronavirus variants, studies show A batch of new studies out Wednesday shows how Covid-19 vaccines can take on new variants of coronavirus. Maggie Fox, CNN CNN

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ANALYSIS: Biden's vaccine waiver "pretty marginal" for increasing supply. Germany opposes

Fri, 2021-05-07 10:19 — mike kraft

‘It’s pretty marginal’: Experts say Biden’s vaccine waiver unlikely to boost supply quickly The head of the World Trade Organization says she will seek a decision by December, but some doubt the 164 members can reach consensus. Tyler Pager, Dan Diamond, Jeff Stein Washington Post

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Scientists discuss how to detect, resist and counter fake news

Thu, 2021-05-06 21:08 — mike kraft

How to detect, resist and counter the flood of fake news Misinformation about health is drowning out the facts and putting us at risk. Researchers are learning why bad information spreads and how to protect yourself. lily Science News

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New data on Pfizer COVID vaccine protecting against worrying coronavirus variants

Thu, 2021-05-06 20:13 — mike kraft

Pfizer COVID vaccine protects against worrying coronavirus variants Data from Qatar provide strongest evidence yet that COVID-19 vaccines can stop strains thought to pose a threat to immunization efforts. Ewen Callaway nature

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OPINION: India, Brazil and the COVID cost of sidelining science

Wed, 2021-05-05 21:16 — mike kraft

India, Brazil and the human cost of sidelining science Governments that ignore or delay acting on scientific advice are missing out on a crucial opportunity to control the pandemic. nature

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Novavax vaccine study: 51% efficacy against South African variant

Wed, 2021-05-05 19:36 — mike kraft

Novavax vaccine shows 51% efficacy against South African variant, study finds Novavax Inc's (NVAX.O) COVID-19 vaccine had efficacy of 51% against infections caused by the South African variant among people who were HIV negative, and 43% in a group that included people who were HIV positive, according to a new analysis published on Wednesday. Julie Steenhuysen Reuters

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CDC papers project US COVID toll could drop sharply by end of July

Wed, 2021-05-05 18:55 — mike kraft

COVID's US toll projected to drop sharply by the end of July NEW YORK (AP) — Teams of experts are projecting COVID-19's toll on the U.S. will fall sharply by the end of July, according to research released by the government Wednesday.

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ANALYSIS: Biden moves into new and more difficult phase of COVID-19 fight

Wed, 2021-05-05 10:02 — mike kraft

The Memo: Biden moves into new phase of COVID-19 fight President Biden kick-started a new phase in the fight against COVID-19 Tuesday, but it’s one that could prove tough for his administration. Niall Stanage TheHill

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