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Much as the anti-malaria drug hydroxychloroquine became an unproven remedy for Covid deniers, ivermectin has emerged in recent weeks as a new false cure.

Fri, 2021-08-27 12:02 — mike kraft

Clamoring for ivermectin, some turn to a pro-Trump telemedicine website Ivermectin is the hot new false cure in some Facebook and Reddit groups, where shortages are pushing some people to a pro-Trump telemedicine site. NBC News

...Ivermectin has been called a “wonder drug” because of its use in treating parasitic diseases, but it has not shown the same results in studies against viruses.

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The 'vast majority' of U.S. COVID-19 deaths are still unvaccinated adults 65 and older

Thu, 2021-08-26 11:03 — mike kraft

The 'vast majority' of U.S. COVID-19 deaths are still unvaccinated adults 65 and older Peter Weber, Senior editor YahooNews

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The California and Florida Covid-19 experiences: Sharp contrasts in cases

Wed, 2021-08-25 18:01 — mike kraft

Florida is the only state where more people are dying of COVID now than ever before. What went wrong? Ron DeSantis is the first (and so far only) governor in the U.S.

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More colleges are requiring the COVID-19 vaccine. Some are starting to kick out unvaccinated students.

Wed, 2021-08-25 12:34 — mike kraft

More colleges are requiring the COVID-19 vaccine. Some are starting to kick out unvaccinated students. Students who don't get vaccinated against COVID-19 risk paying thousands for coronavirus testing, loss of WiFi on campus and even disenrollment. Lindsay Schnell USA TODAY

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The Italian experience: includes a health certificate showing vaccination status

Mon, 2021-08-23 12:45 — mike kraft

Italy – once overwhelmed by COVID-19 – turns to a health pass and stricter measures to contain virus Italians must now present a form of vaccine passport called a 'Green Pass' to enter many indoor establishments. Xinhua News Agency via Getty ImagesCases of COVID-19 are surging around the world, but the course of the pandemic varies widely from country to country.

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The Swedish experience: After deciding not to lock down, its COVID-19 death rate is up to 10 times higher than its neighbors

Sun, 2021-08-22 21:46 — mike kraft

A year and a half after Sweden decided not to lock down, its COVID-19 death rate is up to 10 times higher than its neighbors Sweden may have seen fewer people die of COVID-19 had it implemented tighter lockdown rules or mask mandates. Aria Bendix YahooNews

Sweden decided not to implement a full-scale lockdown during the pandemic.
It now has up to 10 times as many COVID-19 deaths per capita as its Nordic neighbors.

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ITEMS: Superspreaders, tests, European and Australian demonstrations

Sat, 2021-08-21 21:57 — mike kraft

Euro 2020 final at Wembley was a "superspreader" event The Euro 2020 soccer final between England and Italy in July was a "superspreader" event due to the level of COVID-19 infection found in or around London's Wembley Stadium on the day, according to official data published on Friday. Reuters Reuters

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Vacinating problems: Misinformation at public forums, silent biblke belt preachers

Mon, 2021-08-16 17:55 — mike kraft

Misinformation at public forums vexes local boards, big tech KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — There are plenty of places to turn for accurate information about COVID-19. Your physician. Local health departments. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control. But not, perhaps, your local government's public comment session. AP NEWS

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Analysis: U.S. Homeland Security warns fresh COVID-19 restrictions could spark violent attacks

Sun, 2021-08-15 22:15 — mike kraft

U.S. Homeland Security warns fresh COVID-19 restrictions could spark violent attacks The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in a new terrorism warning bulletin, said violent extremists could view the reimposition of COVID-19-related restrictions following the spread of coronavirus variants as a rationale to conduct attacks. Mark Hosenball Reuters

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Biden administration edges toward tougher vaccine rules while trying to avoid backlash

Thu, 2021-08-12 17:43 — mike kraft

Biden eyes tougher vaccine rules without provoking backlash WASHINGTON (AP) — When the pace of vaccinations in the U.S. first began to slow, President Joe Biden backed incentives like million-dollar cash lotteries if that's what it took to get shots in arms. AP NEWS

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