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U.S. Covid hospitalizations double since May, driven by BA.5

Wed, 2022-07-13 09:30 — mike kraft

Covid hospitalizations double since May, driven by BA.5 The highly contagious omicron subvariant now accounts for more than half of new infections in the U.S. NBC News

Hospitals across the country are bracing for another surge in Covid-19 patients as the highly contagious omicron subvariant BA.5 sweeps the nation.

“Statewide, we’re definitely seeing an increase,” said Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo, director of the infectious diseases division at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

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BA.5 variant’s spread sparks concerns about contagiousness, hospitalizations

Wed, 2022-07-13 09:20 — mike kraft

BA.5 variant’s spread sparks concerns about contagiousness, hospitalizations Concerns are rising over a new omicron subvariant that is even more highly transmissible, called BA.5. The new subvariant has risen to be a majority of COVID-19 cases in the United States and… vmorris The Hill

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BA.5 causes concern because of its increased contagiousness and because of its greater ability to evade the protection from vaccines and prior infection.

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AstraZeneca says COVID vaccine as effective as mRNA shots in review

Wed, 2022-07-13 09:10 — mike kraft

AstraZeneca says COVID vaccine as effective as mRNA shots in review AstraZeneca said on Wednesday a review of real-world data showed its COVID-19 vaccine provided equally effective protection against hospitalisation and death after two doses as with current mRNA shots from Pfizer and Moderna . (https://bit.ly/3PkllkM) Reuters Reuters

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Adapted, two-strain vaccines will improve COVID protection - EU official

Wed, 2022-07-13 09:04 — mike kraft

Adapted, two-strain vaccines to lift COVID protection - EU official Adapted versions of established mRNA COVID-19 vaccines that address two variants in one shot will soon offer people better protection than vaccines that are now available, a European health official said on Wednesday. Reuters Reuters

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U.S. hospitals: Superbug infections, deaths rose at beginning of pandemic

Tue, 2022-07-12 17:50 — mike kraft

Superbug infections, deaths rose at beginning of pandemic NEW YORK (AP) — The toll of drug-resistant “superbug” infections worsened during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. health officials said Tuesday. After years of decline, 2020 ushered in a 15% increase in hospital infections and deaths caused by some of the most worrisome bacterial infections, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report . AP NEWS

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Analysis: Experts say it's 'meaningless' to compare case counts, positivity rates from the current Omicron BA.5 subvariant wave to earlier spikes

Tue, 2022-07-12 17:34 — mike kraft

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Experts say it's 'meaningless' to compare case counts, positivity rates from the current COVID-19 wave driven by the Omicron BA.5 subvariant to earlier spikes The widespread use of rapid at-home COVID-19 testing has skewed data counts of the latest Omicron BA.5 subvariant wave, experts told Insider. YahooNews

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White House to prioritize boosters, testing for Omicron BA.5 subvariant, urges Americans to get vaccinated

Tue, 2022-07-12 11:44 — mike kraft

White House to prioritize boosters, testing for Omicron BA.5 subvariant The White House said on Tuesday it will ensure Americans continue to have easy access to COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and testing to contain the fast-spreading Omicron BA.5 subvariant that now makes up a majority of U.S. cases. Ahmed Aboulenein,Jeff Mason Reuters

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US stumbles in monkeypox response --experts

Tue, 2022-07-12 10:28 — mike kraft

US stumbles in monkeypox response The U.S. has had a faltering response to the monkeypox outbreak, with confirmed cases jumping to 700 in the two months since outbreaks were first detected and clinics across the country struggling … mmonroe The Hill

The U.S. has had a faltering response to the monkeypox outbreak, with confirmed cases jumping to 700 in the two months since outbreaks were first detected and clinics across the country struggling to meet the demand for effective vaccines.

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