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Omicron Hospitalization Doubled in Unvaxxed Children--CDC

Wed, 2022-04-20 12:05 — mike kraft

CDC: Omicron Hospitalization Doubled in Unvaxxed Children During recent wave, 30% of hospitalized kids ages 5 to 11 had no preexisting conditions Molly Walker medpagetoday

Unvaccinated children ages 5 to 11 were more than twice as likely to be hospitalized for COVID-19 during the Omicron wave, and nearly a third of hospitalized kids overall had no underlying medical conditions while about a fifth required intensive care unit (ICU) admission, researchers found.

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Masks: A look at where masks are stillrequired in the U.S.

Wed, 2022-04-20 12:01 — mike kraft

Factbox: Where you still need to wear a mask in the United States Airlines and airports, the ride-sharing company Uber and national train service Amtrak, are now lifting mask mandates that have been in place for more than a year. Reuters Reuters

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Vaccines, antibodies, antivirals: How some immunocompromised can cut Covid risk

Wed, 2022-04-20 10:24 — mike kraft

Vaccines, antibodies, antivirals: How some immunocompromised can cut Covid risk Compared to last year, people with weakened immune systems now have several tools to protect themselves against Covid-19. NBC News

... experts say that while immunocompromised individuals do remain at a greater risk of Covid, the landscape looks much different than it did even a year ago, with a number of tools available to provide the extra protection they need.

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Canada to keep mask mandate on planes

Wed, 2022-04-20 09:21 — mike kraft

Canada to keep mask mandate after judge strikes down U.S. rule Canada's government said on Tuesday it has no plans to stop requiring masks on planes after a Florida judge struck down a U.S. version of the law. Anna Mehler Paperny Reuters

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A new omicron version is gaining a foothold in the US --CDC

Wed, 2022-04-20 09:12 — mike kraft

A new version of omicron is gaining a foothold in the US, CDC finds Another omicron subvariant is gaining traction in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday. YahooNews

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Opinion: The judge who tossed mask mandate misunderstood public health law, legal experts say

Wed, 2022-04-20 09:03 — mike kraft

The judge who tossed mask mandate misunderstood public health law, legal experts say Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle's decision hinged on a definition of the word 'sanitation' that public health experts and legal scholars say missed the mark. NPR.org

When U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle tossed out the federal government's transportation mask mandate on Monday, she relied in part on her interpretation of the term "sanitation."

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Guidance on whether to still wear masks while traveling

Wed, 2022-04-20 08:56 — mike kraft

Do I still need to wear a mask? A guide to help you decide. Here’s what we know about the science of masking to help you make decisions about if, when and where to cover your face. Washington Post

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U.S. Justice Dept. to appeal decision lifting mask mandate on planes, trains if CDC deems rule necessary

Wed, 2022-04-20 08:45 — mike kraft

Justice Dept. to appeal decision lifting mask mandate on planes, trains if CDC deems rule necessary The Justice Department is not asking for a stay of the lower court decision, meaning passengers will continue to be able to fly without face coverings. NBC News

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CDC shakes up COVID travel advisory system, removes every country from its 'Do Not Travel' list

Tue, 2022-04-19 10:22 — FNUOvviyaa

CDC shakes up COVID travel advisory system, removes every country from its 'Do Not Travel' list The CDC on Monday removed all 89 countries from its "Do Not Travel" list. The Level 4 designation will now be reserved for "special circumstances." YahooNews

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White House announces global COVID-19 summit in May

Mon, 2022-04-18 13:07 — FNUOvviyaa

White House announces global COVID-19 summit in May The White House on Monday announced it would co-host a global COVID-19 summit in May, in a bid to boost efforts to vaccinate the world. The announcement comes as efforts to fight the virus g… psullivan The Hill

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The summit, scheduled to be held virtually on May 12, will be co-hosted by the United States; Belize, chair of the Caribbean Community; Germany, the G-7 president; Indonesia, the G-20 president; and Senegal, chair of the African Union...

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