COVID-19

OPINION: How can we get people to trust the AstraZeneca and other vaccines?

Mon, 2021-03-22 10:29 — mike kraft

News Update: A U.S. trial found that AstraZeneca’s vaccine was 79 percent effective with no serious side effects, according to results released on Monday.

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Myths and Facts about coronavirus vaccines -Washington Post

Mon, 2021-03-22 10:07 — mike kraft

Perspective | Five myths about coronavirus vaccines No, the mRNA vaccines don’t change your DNA Peter Hotez, Maria Elena Bottazzi Washington Post

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J&J’s immunizations seems to be lagging

Mon, 2021-03-22 09:47 — mike kraft

Vaccine mystery: Why J&J’s shots aren’t reaching more arms The single-shot vaccine was supposed to be the catalyst for the country’s return to normalcy. Instead, it’s sparking confusion and finger-pointing. POLITICO

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Experts concerned that Miami Beach spring break crowds could spark another Covid-19 surge when they leave.

Mon, 2021-03-22 09:31 — mike kraft

Here's why experts worry spring break crowds in Miami Beach could spark another Covid-19 surge Some travelers have landed in popular spring break destinations like Florida, where local officials say the vacationers have been more than they can handle. By <a href="/profiles/julia-hollingsworth">Julia Hollingsworth</a>, <a href="/profiles/lauren-moorhouse">Lauren Said-Moorhouse</a> and <a href="/profiles/mohammed-tawfeeq">Mohammed Tawfeeq</a>, CNN CNN

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AstraZeneca vaccine protects fully against Covid-19’s worst outcomes, new study shows.

Mon, 2021-03-22 09:16 — mike kraft

AstraZeneca: US data shows vaccine effective for all ages LONDON (AP) — AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against sickness and eliminated hospitalizations and deaths from the disease across all age groups in a late-stage study in... AP NEWS

LONDON (AP) — AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against sickness and eliminated hospitalizations and deaths from the disease across all age groups in a late-stage study in the United States, the company announced Monday.

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Overview: Overseas and U.A. briefs.

Sun, 2021-03-21 13:07 — mike kraft

The Latest: Romania sets record for virus patients in ICUs BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania on Sunday recorded its highest number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care units since the pandemic began. The increasing pressure on ICU wards — where today... AP NEWS

BUCHAREST, Romania — Romania on Sunday recorded its highest number of COVID-19 patients in intensive care units since the pandemic began.

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ANALYSIS: How to encourage Trump supporters to get vaccinated and help achieve herd immunity

Sun, 2021-03-21 12:54 — mike kraft

Perspective | Trump can’t get his supporters to take the vaccine. But doctors can. Shaming White Republicans for questioning the vaccines won’t help Frank Luntz, Brian C. Castrucci Washington Post

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ANALYSIS: Lack of access not vaccine hesitancy may not be why people of color are getting Covid shots at a lower rate

Sun, 2021-03-21 12:38 — mike kraft

Analysis: Vaccine hesitancy may not be why people of color are getting Covid shots at a lower rate Poll of the week: A new CBS News/YouGov poll finds that 22% of Americans say they have gotten at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine. An additional 33% of Americans say they will get one when it is made available to them, while 22% say they may get it. Just 22% say they will not get one. Analysis by Harry Enten, CNN CNN

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State by state graphics showing vaccine rollout information

Sun, 2021-03-21 12:24 — mike kraft

See How the Vaccine Rollout Is Going in Your State See where doses have gone, and who is eligible for a shot in each state. nytimes

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Saturday about 79.4 million people have received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine, including about 43 million people who have been fully vaccinated by Johnson & Johnson’s single-dose vaccine or the two-dose series made by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna.

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How the rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout backfired in some US states

Sun, 2021-03-21 12:15 — mike kraft

A rapid COVID-19 vaccine rollout backfired in some US states Despite the clamor to speed up the U.S. vaccination drive against COVID-19 and get the country back to normal, the first three months of the rollout suggest faster is not necessarily... AP NEWS

Despite the clamor to speed up the U.S. vaccination drive against COVID-19 and get the country back to normal, the first three months of the rollout suggest faster is not necessarily better.

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