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India, South Africa ask WTO to ease IP rules for COVID-19

Sat, 2020-10-03 10:59 — mike kraft

India, South Africa ask WTO to ease IP rules for COVID-19 NEW DELHI (AP) — South Africa and India have asked the World Trade Organization to waive some provisions in the international agreements that regulate intellectual property rights, to speed up... AP NEWS

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ANALYSIS: A vaccine can provide better immunity than an actual infection. Here's why.

Sat, 2020-10-03 10:31 — mike kraft

A vaccine can provide better immunity than an actual infection Vaccines have advantages over natural infection, including development that focuses the immune system against specific antigens and little risk of severe infection since antigens are derived from weakened virus or noninfectious virus material. Maitreyi Shivkumar, De Montfort University CNN

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U.S Sees ominous national trend as cases rise in most states

Sat, 2020-10-03 09:50 — mike kraft

Trump’s infection is part of an ominous national trend as cases rise in most states Coronavirus cases are up in 33 states and Puerto Rico, and hospitalizations are rising. Brady Dennis, Joel Achenbach Washington Post

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ANALYSIS: A 'herd mentality' can’t stop the COVID-19 pandemic. Neither can a weak vaccine.

Fri, 2020-10-02 19:28 — mike kraft

A 'herd mentality' can’t stop the COVID-19 pandemic. Neither can a weak vaccine. These debates arise with every outbreak. Effective vaccination always wins. Science

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Expert panel recommends U.S. join international vaccine pool, contribute vaccine to low-income nations

Fri, 2020-10-02 18:35 — mike kraft

Expert panel recommends U.S. join international vaccine pool A panel convened by the National Academies has recommended the U.S. join an international Covid-19 vaccine pool. Helen Branswell STAT

The United States should join an international Covid-19 vaccine pool and should contribute 10% of the country’s vaccine for redistribution to low-income countries, a panel of experts convened by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine recommended Friday.

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A REMINDER: How Soon After COVID-19 Exposure Should You Get Tested?

Fri, 2020-10-02 17:58 — mike kraft

How Soon After COVID-19 Exposure Should You Get Tested? Here's how long it may take to get an accurate coronavirus test result, plus some other important advice you need to know. Lindsay Holmes HuffPost

So you think you may have been exposed to COVID-19. How long will it take for you to know if you’re infected?

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Some Colleges Learn How to Suppress Coronavirus: Extensive Testing

Fri, 2020-10-02 09:58 — mike kraft

As campuses across the country struggle to carry on amid illnesses and outbreaks, a determined minority are beating the pandemic — at least for the moment — by holding infections to a minimum and allowing students to continue living in dorms and attend face-to-face classes.

Being located in small towns, having minimal Greek life and aggressively enforcing social-distancing measures all help in suppressing the contagion, experts say. But one major thread connects the most successful campuses: testing. Extensively.

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OPINION: We should be just as careful about covid-19 in relatives’ homes as we are in grocery stores

Fri, 2020-10-02 09:49 — mike kraft

Opinion | We should be just as careful about covid-19 in relatives’ homes as we are in grocery stores We must turn our attention to informal settings with those we know. Leana Wen Washington Post

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With the US making no progress on average daily Covid-19 cases last month, officials fear a coming crisis

Fri, 2020-10-02 09:27 — mike kraft

With the US making no progress on average daily Covid-19 cases last month, officials fear a coming crisis The US made no progress lowering its baseline of Covid-19 cases since last month, despite experts' urgency over the need to reduce cases before entering into the challenging fall and winter seasons. Christina Maxouris, CNN CNN

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Trump joins growing list of virus-infected world leaders

Fri, 2020-10-02 09:03 — mike kraft

Trump joins growing list of virus-infected world leaders JOHANNESBURG (AP) — President Donald Trump has tested positive for the coronavirus, joining a small group of world leaders who have been infected. Trump is 74, putting him at higher risk of... AP NEWS

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Pfizer CEO: ‘Disappointed’ in presidential debate, vows no political pressure on Covid vaccination shot

Thu, 2020-10-01 19:25 — mike kraft

Pfizer CEO: ‘Disappointed’ in presidential debate, vows no political pressure on Covid shot Albert Bourla's memo to staff asserts Pfizer's independence in the face of strong pressure from the White House to deliver a shot before Election Day. Sarah Owermohle POLITICO

The CEO of Pfizer — one of the frontrunners in the coronavirus vaccine race — said in a staff memo Thursday that the company wouldn’t cave to political pressure to rush its vaccine to market, while at the same time decrying "those who argue for delay."

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OPINION: Rethinking Covid-19 Test Sensitivity — A Strategy for Containment

Thu, 2020-10-01 17:41 — mike kraft

Rethinking Covid-19 Test Sensitivity — A Strategy for Containment | NEJM Perspective from The New England Journal of Medicine — Rethinking Covid-19 Test Sensitivity — A Strategy for Containment New England Journal of Medicine

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Loss of smell could be a 'highly reliable indicator' of Covid-19 even if no other symptoms -- new research

Thu, 2020-10-01 17:24 — mike kraft

Loss of smell could be a 'highly reliable indicator' of Covid-19, research says Loss of smell and taste are a strong sign that someone is infected with the coronavirus that causes Covid-19 -- and in some cases it may occur without the other symptoms of cough or fever, according to new research published Thursday. Naomi Thomas, CNN CNN

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NEW STUDY: hydroxychloroquine shows no benefit in COVID-19 prevention

Thu, 2020-10-01 17:09 — mike kraft

Trump-touted hydroxychloroquine shows no benefit in COVID-19 prevention: study A malaria drug taken by U.S. President Donald Trump to prevent COVID-19 did not show any benefit versus placebo in reducing coronavirus infection among healthcare workers, according to clinical trial results published on Wednesday. Reuters Staff U.S.

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2 Companies Ditch Plans for Rapid Coronavirus Spit Tests at Home

Thu, 2020-10-01 14:45 — mike kraft

For months, public health experts have been eagerly watching the companies developing spit tests for the coronavirus that could be used at home, producing results in a matter of minutes.

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