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Controversy over Australian PM's vaccine comments points to disputes over vaccinations

Thu, 2020-08-20 11:10 — mike kraft

Controversy over Australian PM's vaccine comments points to the next coronavirus nightmare With one comment, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison managed to turn a positive coronavirus story into a public relations disaster, and highlighted the potential next nightmare of the pandemic: a fight over vaccines. Analysis by James Griffiths, CNN CNN

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Millions of women lose contraceptives, abortions in COVID-19

Wed, 2020-08-19 21:10 — mike kraft

Millions of women lose contraceptives, abortions in COVID-19 NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of women and girls globally have lost access to contraceptives and abortion services because of the coronavirus pandemic. Now the first widespread measure of the toll... AP NEWS

NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of women and girls globally have lost access to contraceptives and abortion services because of the coronavirus pandemic. Now the first widespread measure of the toll says India with its abrupt, months-long lockdown has been hit especially hard.

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Britain to bring in mass testing to curb spread of COVID-19

Wed, 2020-08-19 12:24 — mike kraft

Britain to bring in mass testing to curb spread of COVID-19 Britain plans to bring in regular, population-wide testing for COVID-19 so it can suppress the spread of the virus and ease restrictions that have crippled its economy without triggering a second wave in one of the worst-hit countries in the world. Kate Holton U.S.

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The CDC wants state and local sewage systems tested for coronavirus

Wed, 2020-08-19 10:11 — mike kraft

The CDC wants state and local sewage systems tested for coronavirus Depending on the level of virus in the sewage, wastewater testing can also be a leading indicator of a worsening outbreak, the CDC says. Noah Higgins-Dunn CNBC

The federal government is teaming up with local health departments to begin testing sewage systems for the coronavirus in an effort to catch the virus before it spreads rapidly, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control.

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Problems with inaccurate COVID-19 tests

Tue, 2020-08-18 19:51 — mike kraft

Many steps needed for accurate COVID-19 test results WASHINGTON (AP) — A widely used coronavirus test is under scrutiny this week after federal health officials warned that it could deliver inaccurate results if laboratory technicians don't follow... AP NEWS

WASHINGTON (AP) — A widely used coronavirus test is under scrutiny this week after federal health officials warned that it could deliver inaccurate results if laboratory technicians don’t follow the the latest updates from the manufacturer.

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OVERVIEW: Faster test results and 'robust' immune response may offer hope of curbing the pandemic, experts say

Tue, 2020-08-18 11:02 — mike kraft

Faster test results and 'robust' immune response may offer hope of curbing the pandemic, experts say Faster tests combined with a "robust" immune response against Covid-19 could soon mean a slower spread, researchers said. Madeline Holcombe, CNN CNN

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New Zealand Postpones Elections As It Scrambles To Contain New Coronavirus Outbreak

Mon, 2020-08-17 22:09 — mike kraft

New Zealand Postpones Elections As It Scrambles To Contain New Coronavirus Outbreak Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said elections would be delayed from Sept. 19 to Oct. 17. After 102 days without community spread, a new COVID-19 cluster in Auckland has grown to 58 cases. NPR.org

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FDA allows public use of Saliva-based COVID-19 test

Sat, 2020-08-15 15:07 — mike kraft

FDA allowing saliva-based test funded by NBA The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued an emergency authorization on Saturday allowing public use of a saliva-based test for the coronavirus developed at Yale University and funded by the NBA and the National Basketball Players Association. Zach Lowe ESPN.com

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Asia Today: Restrictions in S. Korea, India cases hit 2.5M

Sat, 2020-08-15 14:31 — mike kraft

Asia Today: Restrictions in S. Korea, India cases hit 2.5M SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea on Saturday announced stronger social distancing restrictions for its greater capital area where a surge in COVID-19 cases has threatened to erase the... AP NEWS

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea on Saturday announced stronger social distancing restrictions for its greater capital area where a surge in COVID-19 cases has threatened to erase the hard-won gains against the virus.

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Virus flareups in Europe lead to club closings, mask orders

Sat, 2020-08-15 10:05 — mike kraft

Virus flareups in Europe lead to club closings, mask orders PARIS (AP) — New flareups of COVID-19 are disrupting the peak summer vacation season across much of Europe, where authorities in some countries are reimposing restrictions on travelers, closing... AP NEWS

PARIS (AP) — New flareups of COVID-19 are disrupting the peak summer vacation season across much of Europe, where authorities in some countries are reimposing restrictions on travelers, closing nightclubs again, banning fireworks displays and expanding mask orders even in chic resort areas.

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