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CDC: Vaccinated people should now wear masks in high transmission areas

Wed, 2021-07-28 09:06 — Naomisfreeman

CDC: Vaccinated people should now wear masks in high transmission The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday essentially reversed earlier COVID-19 guidance by saying fully vaccinated people should now wear masks in certain situations. Peter Sullivan TheHill

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CDC to recommend masks for vaccinated people in some situations

Tue, 2021-07-27 12:19 — Naomisfreeman

CDC to recommend masks for vaccinated people in some situations The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) plans to adjust its mask recommendations to advise people vaccinated against COVID-19 to again wear masks indoors in certain situations, according Justine Coleman TheHill

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California, NYC unveil plans to require vaccinations or testing; VA says shots mandatory for medical workers:

Mon, 2021-07-26 15:50 — Naomisfreeman

California, NYC unveil plans to require vaccinations or testing; VA says shots mandatory for medical workers: Live COVID-19 updates NYC, California planning required vaccinations or testing. VA making shots mandatory for some workers. Latest COVID news. Elinor Aspegren, Ryan W. Miller and John Bacon USA TODAY

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US to maintain travel restrictions due to delta variant

Mon, 2021-07-26 15:45 — Naomisfreeman

US to maintain travel restrictions due to delta variant The United States will keep current international travel restrictions in place for the time being due to the delta variant and rising coronavirus cases domestically, the White House said Monday. Morgan Chalfant TheHill

The CDC just advised Americans against travel to the United Kingdom this past Monday given the surge in cases. They will evaluate and make recommendations based on health data,” Psaki added, referring to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.

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Doctors, nurses, medical groups call for mandatory vaccinations of health-care workers

Mon, 2021-07-26 09:30 — Naomisfreeman

Doctors, nurses, medical groups call for mandatory vaccinations of Leading groups for doctors, nurses and other health-care professionals are calling for COVID-19 vaccines to be mandated for health workers, as vaccinations lag amid the spread of the delta variant. Peter Sullivan TheHill

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Description: What is a COVID-19 vaccine “breakthrough” case?

Thu, 2021-07-22 15:08 — Bob Feron

What is a COVID-19 vaccine 'breakthrough' case? What is a COVID-19 vaccine “breakthrough” case? It’s when a fully vaccinated person gets infected with the coronavirus. A small number of such cases are expected and health officials say they're not a cause for alarm . AP NEWS

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White House announces new funds for COVID-19 testing and vaccination amid delta surge

Thu, 2021-07-22 14:26 — Bob Feron

White House announces new funds for COVID-19 testing and vaccination The White House on Thursday announced new funding for vaccination and testing efforts as the delta variant fuels COVID-19 outbreaks, particularly among the unvaccinated. Peter Sullivan TheHill

The White House on Thursday announced new funding for vaccination and testing efforts as the delta variant fuels COVID-19 outbreaks, particularly among the unvaccinated.

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Doctor cautions Americans about traveling to Florida due to Delta variant

Thu, 2021-07-22 11:38 — Naomisfreeman

Delta variant: Doctor cautions Americans about traveling to Florida As the highly transmissible Delta variant spreads nationwide, GoodStock Consulting co-founder and medical director Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton told Yahoo Finance that Americans should be careful traveling to certain areas within the U.S. Seana Smith Yahoo

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Missouri to offer vaccine incentives amid emerging COVID-19 hotspot

Thu, 2021-07-22 11:33 — Naomisfreeman

Missouri to offer vaccine incentives amid emerging COVID-19 hotspot As Missouri emerges as a new epicenter of a summer coronavirus surge, Gov. Reid Wilson TheHill

Missouri residents who have already received or choose to receive a vaccine protecting them from COVID-19 would be eligible to receive one of 900 prizes worth $10,000, either in cash or in an education savings account.

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