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White House signals new COVID-19 strategy as delta variant spreads

Tue, 2021-07-06 17:51 — mike kraft
White House signals new COVID-19 strategy as delta variant spreads President Biden on Tuesday pleaded with Americans to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as the White House signaled a shift toward grassroots tactics to reach those who have yet to get a shot. Morgan Chalfant and Brett Samuels TheHill
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Indonesia runs short of oxygen for COVID-19 patients

Tue, 2021-07-06 12:38 — mike kraft
Indonesia seeks more oxygen for COVID-19 sick amid shortage JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Parts of Indonesia lack oxygen supplies as the number of critically ill COVID-19 patients who need it increases, the nation's pandemic response leader said Monday, after dozens of sick people died at a public hospital that ran out of its central supply. AP NEWS
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Sections of the US could become 'breeding grounds' for potentially more Covid-19 variants, expert says

Tue, 2021-07-06 12:23 — mike kraft
These parts of the US could become 'breeding grounds' for potentially more Covid-19 variants, expert says Out of the Covid-19 pandemic, two Americas are emerging: One protected by vaccines and the other still vulnerable to infection -- and experts say progress made across the entire US is being threatened by low-vaccinated regions. Madeline Holcombe, CNN CNN
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Canada and US easing pandemic border-crossing restrictions for vaccinated citizens and residents

Tue, 2021-07-06 12:12 — mike kraft
Canada, US are easing pandemic border-crossing restrictions TORONTO (AP) — Pandemic restrictions on travel between Canada and the U.S. began to loosen Monday for some Canadians, and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said plans to totally reopen the border would be announced over the next few weeks. AP NEWS
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Camp spread: 125 Church Campers in Texas Test Positive for COVID-19

Tue, 2021-07-06 11:49 — mike kraft
125 church campers in Texas test positive for COVID-19 "Hundreds more were exposed to COVID-19 at camp, and hundreds of others were likely exposed when infected people returned home from camp," the church told its followers. Newsweek

A "student ministry camp" in Texas has resulted in more than 125 campers coming down with COVID-19.

Over the weekend, the Clear Creek Community Church of League City sent a message to its members announcing a coronavirus outbreak during the church's four-day youth camping trip in Camp Tejas, a retreat area located in Giddings, Texas. Over 450 people attended the camp, which included kids in grades 6 through 12.

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OVERVIEW: Japan, Israel to share vaccines with Asian countries

Tue, 2021-07-06 08:32 — mike kraft
Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus Japan said on Tuesday it would ship millions more doses of AstraZeneca Plc's vaccine to Asian neighbours this week as a continuation of bilateral donations. Reuters Staff U.S.

(Reuters) - Japan said on Tuesday it would ship millions more doses of AstraZeneca Plc’s vaccine to Asian neighbours this week as a continuation of bilateral donations.

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Dutch COVID-Free’ Dance Party becomes cheat scene super-spreader, infects 160+ revelers

Mon, 2021-07-05 21:14 — mike kraft
‘COVID-Free’ Dance Party Infects 160+ Revelers Olivia Harris via ReutersOwners of the ski-themed Aspen Valley nightclub in the city of Enschede in eastern Netherlands couldn’t wait to reopen their venue after more than a year of harsh lockdowns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. They did everything the Municipal Health Authorities told them to do before opening on June 26: require all customers to present vaccine certificates or negative COVID-19 tests.
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The 12 states most at risk from COVID-19, all with high levels of Delta and below-average vaccination rates

Mon, 2021-07-05 20:43 — mike kraft
A map shows the 12 states most at risk from COVID-19, all with high levels of Delta and below-average vaccination rates The 12 US states at most risk from COVID-19 include Arkansas, Nevada, and Missouri, according to Covid Act Now, which is partnered with Harvard. Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce Business Insider
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UK: PM Johnson outlines lifting of England's virus restrictions

Mon, 2021-07-05 12:37 — mike kraft
UK PM Johnson outlines end England's virus restrictions British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday set out his plans to end social and economic COVID-19 restrictions in England in two weeks, in a test of whether a rapid vaccine rollout offers enough protection from the highly contagious Delta variant. Alistair Smout,William James Reuters
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OPINION: The U.S health care workforce is understaffed for the post pandemic situation io

Mon, 2021-07-05 11:50 — mike kraft
The health care workforce is understaffed for life after Covid-19 - STAT Too few medical assistants, pharmacy technicians, and others in the health care workforce will complicate post-Covid medical care. Patrick Skerrett STAT

As the U.S. gradually unburies itself from the Covid-19 pandemic, some people have been sounding the alarm about looming shortages of physicians and nurses. They should be equally worried about shortages of others in the health care workforce, like medical assistants, pharmacy technicians, dental assistants, and more.

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