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Preliminary laboratory data hints at what makes Omicron superspreading variant

Fri, 2021-12-17 18:23 — mike kraft

Preliminary data hint at what makes Omicron spread so readily - STAT The finding "suggests much increased potential for aerosol generation during breathing,” said an expert on respiratory-virus dynamics. Megan Molteni STAT

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Hospitalizations rise across the U.S. ahead of holidays

Fri, 2021-12-17 18:14 — mike kraft

Covid-19 live updates: Hospitalizations rise across the U.S. ahead of holidays Public health officials warn that a winter surge caused by both the delta and omicron variants could have devastating outcomes. Washington Post

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Pfizer's child-sized vaccine fails to produce expected immunity in younger kids; company adds third dose to trials

Fri, 2021-12-17 17:25 — mike kraft

Pfizer will test third Covid-19 vaccine dose in children under 16 Pfizer is including a third dose of its Covid-19 vaccine in trials of the vaccine in children under 16, the company announced Friday. By <a href="/profiles/aditi-sandal">Aditi Sangal</a>, <a href="/profiles/adrienne-vogt">Adrienne Vogt</a>, <a href="/profiles/meg-wagner">Meg Wagner</a> and <a href="/profiles/veronica-rocha">Veronica Rocha</a>, CNN CNN

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CDC finds coronavirus testing of exposed children in schools can safely replace quarantine

Fri, 2021-12-17 11:49 — mike kraft

CDC finds coronavirus testing of exposed children in schools can safely replace quarantine Children exposed the virus needn't return to virtual learning if their schools can implement a rigorous testing regime instead. Laura Meckler Washington Post

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France reports "very high" Covid-19 infection rate in children

Fri, 2021-12-17 11:28 — mike kraft

France reports "very high" Covid-19 infection rate in children French health authorities have reported a “very high” Covid-19 infection rate in children aged 6-10, they said in a weekly report on Friday. By <a href="/profiles/aditi-sandal">Aditi Sangal</a>, <a href="/profiles/adrienne-vogt">Adrienne Vogt</a>, <a href="/profiles/meg-wagner">Meg Wagner</a> and <a href="/profiles/veronica-rocha">Veronica Rocha</a>, CNN CNN

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'Striking' impact of COVID-19 pandemic on adolescent mental health

Fri, 2021-12-17 11:19 — mike kraft

'Striking' impact of COVID-19 pandemic on adolescent mental health Dr. Deborah Levine has been a pediatric emergency medicine physician in the New York City area for over two decades. In recent years, she has observed an increase in the number of mental health emergencies in adolescents -- which only got worse during the pandemic. Last week's surgeon general's advisory on the youth mental health crisis during the pandemic didn't come as a surprise to hospitalists like Levine, who continues to see the impact as demand still outpaces access 21 months later. YahooNews

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As the omicron variant threatens to wipe out monoclonal antibodies, the U.S. is saving up one that will still work

Fri, 2021-12-17 10:59 — mike kraft

As the omicron variant threatens to wipe out monoclonal antibodies, the U.S. is saving up one that will still work Public health officials are debating when to switch over to sotrovimab, a monoclonal antibody treatment that retains efficacy against omicron. Carolyn Y. Johnson Washington Post

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Political: House of Representatives oversight committee releases report detailing efforts of Trump administration officials to 'undermine' Covid-19 efforts in US

Fri, 2021-12-17 10:37 — mike kraft

(CNN) Trump administration officials made "deliberate efforts to undermine the nation's coronavirus response for political purposes," a House oversight committee led by Democrats said in a report released Friday.

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Political analysis: Mandate resistance--why Republicans are oppposing Covid vaccine mandates

Fri, 2021-12-17 10:27 — mike kraft

Why GOP is stepping up fight against vaccine mandates Republicans say the government has overreached by requiring more than 100 million Americans to get the shot. The Christian Science Monitor The Christian Science Monitor

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AP EXPLAINER: Must employers follow Biden’s vaccine mandates?

Fri, 2021-12-17 10:18 — mike kraft

EXPLAINER: Must employers follow Biden's vaccine mandates? | AP News Tens of millions of workers across the U.S. are in limbo as federal courts have put President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 vaccine mandates affecting private companies largely on hold. On Wednesday, a federal appeals court panel lifted a nationwide ban against the administration's vaccine mandate for health care workers, creating the potential for patchwork enforcement across the country. AP NEWS

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