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Biden administration decouples new Covid funding requests from Ukraine aid package after runnin g into Republican opposition.

Mon, 2022-05-09 19:25 — mike kraft

Biden calls on Congress to 'immediately' pass major Ukraine aid package before new Covid funding Biden said funding for shipments to Ukraine was set to run out in 10 days, and therefore he was "prepared to accept that these two measures move separately." Kevin Breuninger CNBC

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U.S. to ask world for more on global Covid fight as its own cash dwindles

Mon, 2022-05-09 08:39 — mike kraft

U.S. to ask world for more on global Covid fight as its own cash dwindles Ahead of the summit, some officials worry the Biden administration’s effort is hobbled by a lack of additional pandemic response funding. YahooNews

The White House is hosting a global Covid response summit this week — but the U.S. isn't currently prepared to bring significant new money to fight the virus worldwide, according to two people familiar with the preparations.

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U.S. coronavirus wave this fall and winter could potentially infect 100 million, White House warns

Mon, 2022-05-09 08:35 — mike kraft

Coronavirus wave this fall and winter could potentially infect 100 million, White House warns The Biden administration is issuing a new warning that the US could potentially see 100 million Covid-19 infections this fall and winter, as officials publicly stress the need for more funding from Congress to prepare the nation. Kaitlan Collins, CNN CNN

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U.S. COVID coverage for all residents dries up even as hospital costs rise

Fri, 2022-05-06 09:56 — mike kraft

COVID coverage for all dries up even as hospital costs rise WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, the U.S. came close to providing health care for all during the coronavirus pandemic — but for just one condition, COVID-19. AP NEWS

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, the U.S. came close to providing health care for all during the coronavirus pandemic — but for just one condition, COVID-19.

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A major threat to the next pandemic: Vaccine hesitancy

Tue, 2022-05-03 09:49 — mike kraft

Another pandemic is inevitable, scientists say. Mass vaccination is not. Scientists can make safe and effective vaccines against novel pathogens. The bigger challenge is persuading everyone to use them. NBC News

In April, more than 1,000 vaccine experts gathered in Washington, D.C. for the first time since the pandemic began. Over four days, scientists, doctors and drugmakers pored over cutting-edge research and tackled some of the most pressing questions in the world of vaccines.

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