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States impose new rules, plead with public to stop spread

Mon, 2020-11-23 21:00 — mike kraft

States impose new rules, plead with public to stop spread State and local officials nationwide are imposing new coronavirus restrictions and pleading with the public in an increasingly desperate attempt to stop the explosive spread of the disease as many... AP NEWS

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G20 leaders vow to supply vaccine to needy countries, despite funding shortfall

Mon, 2020-11-23 14:28 — mike kraft

G20 leaders vow to supply vaccine to needy countries, despite funding shortfall Leaders approve final declaration with no objection from Donald Trump to climate language. POLITICO

The world’s 20 most powerful economies pledged Sunday to lead a global battle against the coronavirus health and economic crisis — even as their own virtual gathering revealed the risks of national competition for the quickest access to vaccines and other therapeutics.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Monoclonal Antibodies for Treatment of COVID-19

Mon, 2020-11-23 14:11 — mike kraft

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Monoclonal Antibodies for Treatment of COVID-19 The FDA issued an EUA for two monoclonal antibodies to be administered together for treating mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults and pediatric patients. Office of the Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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CDC recommends preflight testing for those planning to fly internationally

Mon, 2020-11-23 13:44 — mike kraft

CDC recommends preflight testing for those planning to fly internationally Agency says people should be tested before they fly and then after they complete travel. Lori Aratani Washington Post

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NewStudy: Mask Mandates work to slow the spread of coronavirus--Kansas

Mon, 2020-11-23 13:26 — mike kraft

Mask Mandates Work To Slow Spread Of Coronavirus, Kansas Study Finds When Kansas issued a mask mandate, 81 counties opted out. Researchers found coronavirus infection rates rose sharply in the opt-out counties, while falling in those that required masks. NPR.org

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ANALYSIS: Why emergency COVID-vaccine approvals pose a dilemma for scientists

Mon, 2020-11-23 13:19 — mike kraft

Why emergency COVID-vaccine approvals pose a dilemma for scientists Immunizations are speeding towards approval before clinical trials end, but scientists say this could complicate efforts to study long-term effects. David Cyranoski nature

After a flurry of positive results from clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines, developers are now seeking ‘emergency use’ approvals, which could see these immunizations deployed in potentially tens of millions of people. But scientists are concerned that this kind of early deployment could compromise the ongoing clinical trials that seek to show conclusively how well the vaccines work.

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COVID-19: Worldwide roundup of developments--AP

Mon, 2020-11-23 09:59 — mike kraft

The Latest: Croatia's capital city offers free antigen tests ZAGREB, Croatia — Citizens of Croatia’s capital city have been lining up for free rapid antigen testing that has been introduced as part of efforts to curb a surge in coronavirus cases.... AP NEWS

ZAGREB, Croatia — Citizens of Croatia’s capital city have been lining up for free rapid antigen testing that has been introduced as part of efforts to curb a surge in coronavirus cases.

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COVID-19 shots could reach first Americans by mid-December, top health official says

Mon, 2020-11-23 09:30 — mike kraft

COVID-19 shots could reach first Americans by mid-December, top health official says U.S. healthcare workers and others recommended for the nation's first COVID-19 inoculations could start getting shots within a day or two of regulatory consent next month, a top official of the government's vaccine development effort said on Sunday. Doina Chiacu U.S.

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AstraZeneca says COVID-19 'vaccine for the world' can be 90% effective

Mon, 2020-11-23 09:19 — mike kraft

AstraZeneca says COVID-19 'vaccine for the world' can be 90% effective AstraZeneca said on Monday its COVID-19 vaccine could be around 90% effective, giving the world's fight against the global pandemic a new weapon, cheaper to make, easier to distribute and faster to scale-up than rivals. Kate Holton, Josephine Mason, Kate Kelland U.S.

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Group of 20 leaders call for global coronavirus vaccine access as U.S. labs near approval

Sun, 2020-11-22 11:00 — mike kraft

Group of 20 leaders call for global coronavirus vaccine access as U.S. labs near approval The opening day of the virtual G-20 summit drew contrasts with Trump’s go-it-alone approach. Miriam Berger Washington Post

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A gym trainer exposed 50 athletes to Covid-19, but no one else got sick because of a ventilation redesign

Sat, 2020-11-21 15:21 — mike kraft

A gym trainer exposed 50 athletes to Covid-19, but no one else got sick because of a ventilation redesign A Virginia gym owner thought she had a nightmare scenario on her hands when she learned that 50 athletes were potentially exposed to Covid-19 particles by one of the gym's coaches. But not a single member ended up contracting the virus, thanks to the extra safety precautions and ventilation measures she put in place. Mallory Hughes, CNN CNN

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Most coronavirus cases are spread by people without symptoms, CDC now says

Sat, 2020-11-21 14:57 — mike kraft

Most Covid cases spread by people without symptoms, CDC now says Most Covid-19 infections are spread by people who have no symptoms, the CDC says in newly updated guidance. Maggie Fox, CNN CNN

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Health experts dispute conservatives’ claim that new study finds masks are ineffective

Sat, 2020-11-21 14:50 — mike kraft

Health experts dispute conservatives’ claim that new study finds masks are ineffective Mask-wearing has remained a hot-button political issue even as more states, including those with Republican governors who long resisted such measures, are adopting mask mandates following a rise in cases across the United States. Meryl Kornfield Washington Post

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For COVID-19 treatment: St. Jude scientists discover possible treatment; FDA approves use of anti-arthritis drug

Fri, 2020-11-20 21:25 — mike kraft

St. Jude scientists make breakthrough and discover possible COVID-19 treatment The virus has already claimed 250,000 lives in the U.S. and more than a million worldwide. This week, St. Jude researchers announced they think they’ve discovered a treatment. Joyce Peterson, WMC https://www.kalb.com

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Moderna CEO Cautions That COVID Vaccine Is 'Not a Silver Bullet' to End Pandemic

Fri, 2020-11-20 17:28 — mike kraft

Moderna CEO cautions that COVID vaccine is "not a silver bullet" to end pandemic "[The vaccine] is not a silver bullet. What we need is we need surveillance to be stronger, we need public health measures," Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel said on Thursday. Newsweek

Stéphane Bancel, the CEO of the pharmaceutical company Moderna, warned on Thursday that a COVID-19 vaccine is not "a silver bullet," to end the pandemic, and advised people to continue wearing masks and follow public health guidelines.

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