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Describing the spread and life cycle of an anti covid-19 vaccine lie

Tue, 2021-07-20 18:07 — mike kraft

The Life Cycle Of A COVID-19 Vaccine Lie Where do myths about coronavirus vaccines come from and why do they spread? NPR takes a look at how rumors about vaccines and fertility reached the public earlier this year. NPR.org

Misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines can appear almost anywhere: from an uncle's Facebook post to a well-trusted news commentator. But where does it come from, and why do some myths spread further than others?

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OPINIONS: How to reach the unvaccinated --payments and numbers

Tue, 2021-07-20 12:02 — mike kraft

Late last week Michael Brendan Dougherty of National Review stirred up a mix of interest and outrage among journalists by arguing that more understanding should be extended to unvaccinated Americans, whose hesitancy about getting Pfizered or Modernafied often reflects a reasonable uncertainty and wariness after a year of shifting public-health rhetoric, blunders and misleading messaging.

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White House turns up criticism of Covid disinformation spreaders on social media

Fri, 2021-07-16 18:35 — mike kraft

White House turns up heat on Big Tech's Covid 'disinformation dozen' The White House turned up the pressure on Silicon Valley to get a handle on vaccine misinformation Thursday, specifically singling out 12 people one group dubbed the "disinformation dozen," saying they were responsible for a great deal of misinformation about Covid-19. Donie O'Sullivan, CNN Business CNN

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EUROPE: In some countries, undocumented immigrants have been left out of vaccination efforts.

Mon, 2021-07-12 10:57 — mike kraft

Europe is racing to vaccinate residents. But in some countries, undocumented immigrants have been left out. A patchwork of policies across the continent and a history of discrimination are preventing many undocumented immigrants from receiving coronavirus vaccines, public health and advocacy groups say. Claire Parker Washington Post

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ANALYSIS: Looking at Biden's pragmatic approach to coronavirus rules

Thu, 2021-07-08 11:41 — mike kraft

Inside Biden's pragmatic approach to coronavirus rules President Biden has taken a decidedly cautious approach to COVID-19 passports and other rules governing the coronavirus, signaling a determination to not get in front of public opinion. Morgan Chalfant and Brett Samuels TheHill

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WHO urges countries 'not to lose gains' by prematurely lifting COVID-19 restraint measures

Wed, 2021-07-07 19:28 — mike kraft

WHO urges countries 'not to lose gains' by prematurely lifting COVID-19 measures World Health Organization emergencies head Michael Ryan urged countries on Wednesday to use extreme caution when lifting COVID-19 restrictions so as "not to lose the gains you've made". Reuters Reuters

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ANALYSIS: Russia’s Botched Pandemic Response

Tue, 2021-07-06 21:39 — mike kraft

The Shocking Enormity of Russia’s Botched Pandemic Response A massive third wave is spreading unchecked, anti-vaxxers are rampant, and the Kremlin’s vaccine diplomacy has failed

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ANALYSIS: Why the White House will miss its vaccination target for the U.S.

Thu, 2021-06-24 09:06 — mike kraft

Falling short: Why the White House will miss its vax target WASHINGTON (AP) — Standing in the State Dining Room on May 4, President Joe Biden laid out a lofty goal to vaccinate 70% of American adults by Independence Day , saying the U.S. AP NEWS

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ANALYSIS: The CDC, two in-depth articles on its struggles

Tue, 2021-06-22 20:33 — mike kraft

America is ready to return to normal. Biden’s CDC chief isn’t so sure. The CDC faces its biggest test yet: loosening its public safety guidance as the pandemic recedes, while simultaneously trying to prevent infection rates from spiking. Erin Banco POLITICO

The newly installed director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had one big request for agency employees at an all-hands meeting in March: Don’t talk to the press without permission.

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