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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released three studies on Wednesday that federal officials said provided evidence that booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna coronavirus vaccines would be needed by all Americans in the coming months.

But some experts said the new research did not support the decision to recommend booster shots for all Americans.

Taken together, the studies show that although the vaccines remain highly effective against hospitalizations, the bulwark they provide against infection with the virus has weakened in the past few months.

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Covid-19 vaccine booster shots to be offered to Americans beginning September 20

Wed, 2021-08-18 12:16 — mike kraft

Covid-19 vaccine booster shots to be offered to Americans beginning September 20, health officials say US health officials and medical experts announced in a joint statement on Wednesday that booster doses of Covid-19 vaccine will be offered this fall, subject to authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration and sign off from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Jacqueline Howard, CNN CNN

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WHO flags fake jabs in India, Africa

Wed, 2021-08-18 10:28 — mike kraft

Covishield: WHO flags fake jabs in India, Africa The health body says it has found counterfeit versions of the Indian-made Covishield vaccine. BBC News

The World Health Organization (WHO) said it has identified counterfeit versions of India's primary Covid vaccine, Covishield.

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Rise of delta variant and waning immunity are fueling breakthrough infections, experts say

Wed, 2021-08-18 10:20 — mike kraft

Rise of delta variant and waning immunity are fueling breakthrough infections, experts say Although vaccines lower risk of severe illness and death, officials see need for boosters Joel Achenbach, Ben Guarino Washington Post

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Four states reach new pandemic peaks - but in the states with higher vaccine rates and mask mandates, ICUs are less busy

Wed, 2021-08-18 10:10 — mike kraft

As Delta surges, 4 states reach new pandemic peaks for daily COVID-19 cases - but in the states with higher vaccine rates and mask mandates, ICUs are less busy

Four US states have set records for new COVID-19 infections and hospitalizations over the past few days, data from Johns Hopkins University shows.

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Child Covid-19 cases are steadily increasing. With schools opening, expert warns this is just the beginning

Wed, 2021-08-18 09:55 — mike kraft

Child Covid-19 cases are steadily increasing. But with schools opening, expert warns this is just the beginning Cases of Covid-19 among children have steadily increased in the US since the beginning of July, according to a report from the American Academy of Pediatrics. And an expert says this rise is just the start of what is to come. Madeline Holcombe, CNN CNN

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U.S. Government expected to approve COVID booster shots soon

Tue, 2021-08-17 18:46 — mike kraft

More protection: US likely to authorize COVID booster shots WASHINGTON (AP) — After struggling for months to persuade Americans to get the COVID-19 vaccine, U.S. health officials could soon face a fresh challenge: talking vaccinated people into getting booster shots to gain longer-lasting protection as the delta variant sends infections soaring again. AP NEWS

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Overview: Biden administration plans to extend requirements for travellers to wear masks on public transport, and overseas developments

Tue, 2021-08-17 18:28 — mike kraft

Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus The Biden administration plans to extend requirements for travellers to wear masks on airplanes, trains and buses and at airports and train stations through Jan. 18 to address COVID-19 risks, three sources told Reuters. Reuters Staff U.S.

(Reuters) - The Biden administration plans to extend requirements for travellers to wear masks on airplanes, trains and buses and at airports and train stations through Jan. 18 to address COVID-19 risks, three sources told Reuters.

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