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COVID-19 pandemic tensions prompt some attacks on health workers overseas

Tue, 2021-03-02 10:48 — mike kraft

COVID-19 pandemic fuels attacks on health workers globally Two Nigerian nurses were attacked by the family of a deceased COVID-19 patient. One nurse had her hair ripped out and suffered a fracture. The second was beaten into a coma. Following the... AP NEWS

Two Nigerian nurses were attacked by the family of a deceased COVID-19 patient. One nurse had her hair ripped out and suffered a fracture. The second was beaten into a coma.

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U.S. Situation: Expert says the country needs to hold on for 2-3 months

Tue, 2021-03-02 09:50 — mike kraft

US needs to hold on for another 2 or 3 months without easing up on Covid-19 measures, expert says. Here's what's at stake Americans have received some good news lately about the coronavirus. But that doesn't mean we're in the clear yet, experts warn. Christina Maxouris, CNN CNN

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New virus cases rising globally for first time in weeks---WHO

Tue, 2021-03-02 09:37 — mike kraft

WHO: New virus cases rising globally for first time in weeks The World Health Organization (WHO) said in a briefing on Monday that new coronavirus cases are increasing worldwide f Zack Budryk TheHill

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States easing virus restrictions despite experts' warning that cases are not declining

Mon, 2021-03-01 19:31 — mike kraft

States easing virus restrictions despite experts' warnings MISSION, Kan. (AP) — With the U.S. vaccination drive picking up speed and a third formula on the way, states eager to reopen for business are easing coronavirus restrictions despite warnings from... AP NEWS

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CDC head warns of possible fourth wave of coronavirus infections

Mon, 2021-03-01 19:16 — mike kraft

CDC chief warns of 'potential fourth surge' and urges US to keep Covid rules Rochelle Walensky: ‘Now is not the time to relax safeguards’Senate is set to consider $1.9tn coronavirus relief plan this weekInterview: engineer who created viral vaccine site for $50 Rochelle Walensky said: ‘We have the ability to stop a potential fourth surge of cases in this country.’ Photograph: Susan Walsh/AP Rochelle Walensky, the director of the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), warned on Monday that a recent increase in coronavirus cases indicated a “fourth surge” could occur before a majority of the US is vaccinated.

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AP ANALYSIS: Some GOP state lawmakers help spread COVID-19 misinformation

Mon, 2021-03-01 09:39 — mike kraft

Some GOP state lawmakers help spread COVID-19 misinformation COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Many Republican lawmakers have criticized governors’ emergency restrictions since the start of the coronavirus outbreak. Now that most legislatures are back in session, a new... AP NEWS

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Many Republican lawmakers have criticized governors’ emergency restrictions since the start of the coronavirus outbreak. Now that most legislatures are back in session, a new type of pushback is taking root: misinformation.

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Federal Scientists urge governors not to list restrictins: decline incases stall

Sat, 2021-02-27 13:29 — mike kraft

WASHINGTON — Federal health officials warned impatient governors on Friday against relaxing pandemic control measures, saying that a recent steep drop in coronavirus cases and deaths in the United States may be leveling off at a very high number — a shift that the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said “must be taken extremely seriously.”

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ISRAEL: Using carrots and maybe some sticks to persuade the remaining COVID-19 vaccine holdouts

Fri, 2021-02-26 14:01 — mike kraft

Israel turns to carrots, and maybe some sticks, to persuade COVID-19 vaccine holdouts Israel boasts the world's fastest COVID-19 vaccine rollout, with half the population inoculated. Reaching the other half presents challenges. Los Angeles Times

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Ad campaign begins to encourage coronavirus vaccination

Thu, 2021-02-25 09:30 — mike kraft

‘It’s Up to You’: Ad campaign to encourage coronavirus vaccination gets underway The campaign - the first concerted effort urging Americans to get vaccinated against coronavirus - is geared toward those unsure about getting shots. Dan Diamond Washington Post

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False claims that coronavirus vaccines can cause infertility drive doubts among women of childbearing age

Tue, 2021-02-23 10:58 — mike kraft

False claims tying coronavirus vaccines to infertility drive doubts among women of childbearing age Health officials worry their hesitation may affect efforts to reach immunization targets. Ariana Eunjung Cha Washington Post

As the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine ramps up across the United States, women of childbearing age have emerged as a surprising roadblock to efforts to halt the pandemic by achieving herd immunity.

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