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As Biden promises to hurry vaccines, a U.K. experiment could be a test case

Sat, 2021-01-09 12:47 — mike kraft

As Biden promises to hurry vaccines, a U.K. experiment could be a test case Beset by a highly transmissible coronavirus variant, Britain extends the waiting period between doses to 84 days in a bid to offer more people at least some protection. William Booth Washington Post

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OVERVIEW: International COVID-19 developments

Sat, 2021-01-09 12:28 — mike kraft

Factbox: Latest on worldwide spread of the coronavirus Britain saw record-high COVID-19 deaths and Spain posted its biggest one-day jump in cases since October, while the head of the World Health Organization said there was a "clear problem" of low- and middle-income countries not yet receiving vaccine supplies. Reuters Staff U.S.

(Reuters) - Britain saw record-high COVID-19 deaths and Spain posted its biggest one-day jump in cases since October, while the head of the World Health Organization said there was a “clear problem” of low- and middle-income countries not yet receiving vaccine supplies.

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More than 151,000 person in the US have received 2nd vaccine dose

Sat, 2021-01-09 12:14 — mike kraft

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HHS Announces $22 Billion in Funding to Support Expanded COVID Testing, Vaccination Distribution

Fri, 2021-01-08 14:31 — mike kraft

Coronavirus Disease 2019 CDC is closely monitoring an outbreak caused by a novel (new) coronavirus in Wuhan City, China. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced two upcoming actions by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide more than $22 billion in funding to states, localities, and territories in support of the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as directed by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.

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Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine not affected by mutation seen in contagious coronavirus variant, study indicates

Fri, 2021-01-08 12:20 — mike kraft

Pfizer vaccine not affected by mutation in contagious coronavirus variant A mutation found in fast-spreading coronavirus variants does not negate the Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech. Andrew Joseph STAT

A mutation found in fast-spreading coronavirus variants does not negate the Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech, researchers reported late Thursday.

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Vaccine rollout hits snag as some health workers balk at shots

Fri, 2021-01-08 11:20 — mike kraft

Vaccine rollout hits snag as health workers balk at shots The desperately awaited vaccination drive against the coronavirus in the U.S. is running into resistance from an unlikely quarter: Surprising numbers of health care workers who have seen firsthand... AP NEWS

The desperately awaited vaccination drive against the coronavirus in the U.S. is running into resistance from an unlikely quarter: Surprising numbers of health care workers who have seen firsthand the death and misery inflicted by COVID-19 are refusing shots.

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Biden will release all available vaccine doses in break from Trump administration policy of holding back stock for second dose -- CNN Report

Fri, 2021-01-08 10:52 — mike kraft

Exclusive: Biden will release all available vaccine doses in break from Trump administration policy of holding back stock for second dose President-elect Joe Biden will aim to release every available dose of the coronavirus vaccine when he takes office, a break with the Trump administration's strategy of holding back half of US vaccine production to ensure second doses are available. Sara Murray, CNN CNN

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US tops 4,000 daily deaths from coronavirus, other developments

Fri, 2021-01-08 10:31 — mike kraft

The Latest: US tops 4,000 daily deaths from coronavirus NEW YORK — The U.S. has topped 4,000 daily deaths from the coronavirus for the first time, breaking a record set just one day earlier. The tally from Johns Hopkins University shows the U.S.... AP NEWS

NEW YORK — The U.S. has topped 4,000 daily deaths from the coronavirus for the first time, breaking a record set just one day earlier.

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Mexico to ask help to get vaccines for migrants in US

Thu, 2021-01-07 21:41 — mike kraft

Mexico to ask help to get vaccines for migrants in US MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico said Wednesday it has been trying to get help from non-profit groups or the U.S. government to get coronavirus vaccines for Mexican migrants working in the United States.... AP NEWS

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico said Wednesday it has been trying to get help from non-profit groups or the U.S. government to get coronavirus vaccines for Mexican migrants working in the United States.

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