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Overview: 8 states see a rise in infection rates, 29% of Republicans don't want vaccine

Mon, 2021-06-14 10:18 — mike kraft
8 states see a rise in infection rates, 29% of Republicans don't want vaccine – yet: Live COVID-19 updates New COVID-19 cases are declining across most of the country, but most states bucking that trend have lower vaccination rates. Latest COVID-19 news. John Bacon and Elinor Aspegren USA TODAY
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OPINION: Suggestions for how to help the majority of unvaccinated adults who fear needles

Fri, 2021-06-11 20:45 — mike kraft
Over half of adults unvaccinated for COVID-19 fear needles – here's what's proven to help Though many adults report a fear of needles, most research on needle fear has focused on children. FG Trade/E+ via Getty ImagesIf you’re among the 25% of Americans averse to needles, you’re probably not surprised by the COVID-19 immunization stall. Even for those who want immunity, bribes with beer or lottery tickets may not be enough to override anxiety made worse by pervasive images of needles in the media.
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Childhood vaccinations drop during pandemic may raise risk of other illnesses when schools reopen, CDC says

Thu, 2021-06-10 19:21 — mike kraft
Drop in childhood vaccinations during pandemic may raise risk of other outbreaks when schools reopen, CDC says The American Academy of Pediatrics calls on parents to get their children up-to-date on shots before they return to class. Lena H. Sun Washington Post
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Houston Methodist hospital system suspends 178 health workers for refusing COVID-19 vaccination

Wed, 2021-06-09 17:45 — mike kraft
178 health care workers suspended from Houston Methodist hospital system for refusing COVID-19 vaccination Scores of workers at a Houston Methodist hospital system have been suspended and face being fired for refusing the COVID-19 vaccination. John Bacon USA TODAY
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ANALYSIS: Lockdown' states like California did better economically than more open states like Florida--new study

Wed, 2021-06-09 13:50 — mike kraft
'Lockdown' states like California did better economically than 'looser' states like Florida, new COVID data shows Not only did big states with more stringent COVID measures end 2020 with fewer infections per capita, they also tended to post better economic growth numbers last year than states with fewer restrictions. Andrew Romano YahooNews
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Moscow faces rising COVID-19 cases, toughens enforcement of mask and glove requirements

Wed, 2021-06-09 11:47 — mike kraft
Moscow to toughen enforcement of COVID-19 rules as cases rise Authorities in Moscow said on Wednesday they would step up enforcement of rules requiring people to wear medical masks and gloves in indoor public spaces due to a rising number of COVID-19 cases in the Russian capital. Reuters Reuters
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Boosting COVID vaccinations with virtual reality game--Denmark trial

Wed, 2021-06-09 11:23 — mike kraft
Denmark trial uses virtual reality game to boost COVID vaccinations Denmark researchers are using virtual reality to encourage more COVID-19 vaccinations, through a game of maneuvering through a virus-infected crowd in a city square. Tim Barsoe Reuters
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More than three fourths of unvaccinated Americans say they are still unlikely to change their minds -- poll

Mon, 2021-06-07 17:47 — mike kraft
78 percent of unvaccinated Americans unlikely to change their minds: Gallup More than 3 in 4 Americans who have yet to receive a coronavirus vaccine say it is unlikely they ever will, according to a new poll. Dominick Mastrangelo TheHill

More than 3 in 4 Americans who have yet to receive a coronavirus vaccine say it is unlikely they ever will, according to a new poll.

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Studies show that well designed text messages help get people vaccinated

Sun, 2021-06-06 16:52 — mike kraft
Perspective | These are the text messages that get people to take vaccines Telling people that a vaccination is ready and waiting for them makes more people get their shot. Katy Milkman, Angela Duckworth, Mitesh Patel Washington Post
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Why these 2 Missouri counties' COVID-19 surges are among worst in the country

Sun, 2021-06-06 13:10 — mike kraft
Why these 2 Missouri counties' COVID-19 surges are among worst in the country Sherry Weldon thought the worst of the pandemic was over for Livingston County, a rural area in northern Missouri, after the winter. "Then in May, it just hit really quick -- with a vengeance," Weldon, the administrator of the Livingston County Health Department, told ABC News. Whereas the county typically saw five to 10 new COVID-19 cases daily during the winter, they've consistently been seeing 20 to 25 now, Weldon said. MEREDITH DELISO YahooNews
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