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Cheap flights, cheap hotels and the chance to party in a place with lots of sunshine and virtually no Covid-19 restrictions have created a “perfect storm” amid the pandemic in South Florida, Miami's mayor warned Monday.

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Stronger warnings are needed to curb socialising after vaccination--behaviorial scientists ,

Tue, 2021-03-23 10:40 — mike kraft

Covid-19: Stronger warnings are needed to curb socialising after vaccination, say doctors and behavioural scientists Experts have called for stronger health warnings for people being vaccinated against covid-19 after observing a rise in infections shortly after vaccination, suggesting that many people are letting their guard down before the vaccine has taken effect. Earlier this month a study led by Public Health England of vaccination in the over 70s found a “notable” rise in covid-19 infections in people immediately after they received the AstraZeneca vaccine.1 Similarly, a study of Israel’s vaccination programme, reported in February, found a similar spike in cases among people who had just been jabbed.2 It found that daily incidence approximately doubled after vaccination until about day 8.

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High levels of Covid infection right now could mean problems for vaccines later, ex-CDC chief says

Tue, 2021-03-23 10:15 — mike kraft

High levels of Covid infection right now could mean problems for vaccines later, ex-CDC chief says With a climbing number of Covid-19 vaccinations in the US, the light at the end of the tunnel is growing brighter. But right now, experts say it is critical to work on lowering Covid-19 case numbers -- for several reasons. Christina Maxouris, CNN CNN

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Experts concerned that Miami Beach spring break crowds could spark another Covid-19 surge when they leave.

Mon, 2021-03-22 09:31 — mike kraft

Here's why experts worry spring break crowds in Miami Beach could spark another Covid-19 surge Some travelers have landed in popular spring break destinations like Florida, where local officials say the vacationers have been more than they can handle. By <a href="/profiles/julia-hollingsworth">Julia Hollingsworth</a>, <a href="/profiles/lauren-moorhouse">Lauren Said-Moorhouse</a> and <a href="/profiles/mohammed-tawfeeq">Mohammed Tawfeeq</a>, CNN CNN

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ANALYSIS: How to encourage Trump supporters to get vaccinated and help achieve herd immunity

Sun, 2021-03-21 12:54 — mike kraft

Perspective | Trump can’t get his supporters to take the vaccine. But doctors can. Shaming White Republicans for questioning the vaccines won’t help Frank Luntz, Brian C. Castrucci Washington Post

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Covid cases are rising in 21 states. Federal health officials warn against reopening too quickly

Sun, 2021-03-21 12:07 — mike kraft

Covid cases are rising in 21 states as health officials warn against reopening too quickly Even as the pace of vaccinations accelerates in the U.S., Covid-19 cases are increasing in 21 states and highly infectious variants are spreading. Emma Newburger CNBC

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Miami Beach declares spring break state of emergency

Sat, 2021-03-20 19:30 — mike kraft

Miami Beach declares spring break emergency The city will impose an 8 p.m. curfew in the South Beach entertainment district. YahooNews

The city of Miami Beach on Saturday declared a state of emergency over spring break crowds that have descended on the popular South Florida destination.

During an afternoon news conference, Mayor Dan Gelber announced an 8 p.m. curfew for the South Beach entertainment district. He also said shore-bound traffic on the city's causeways would be shuttered.

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