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Most unvaccinated Americans believe coronavirus vaccine poses greater health risk than the disease, poll finds

Wed, 2021-08-04 18:36 — mike kraft

Most unvaccinated Americans believe coronavirus vaccine poses greater health risk than the disease, poll finds In contrast, an overwhelming majority of vaccinated adults said getting infected with covid-19 is a bigger health risk than the vaccine. Adela Suliman Washington Post

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WHO head urges moratorium on vacciine boosters in order to help countries lagging with first shots

Wed, 2021-08-04 17:58 — mike kraft

Head of UN health agency seeks vaccine booster moratorium GENEVA (AP) — The head of the World Health Organization called Wednesday for a moratorium on administering booster shots of COVID-19 vaccines as a way to help ensure that doses are available in countries where few people have received their first shots. AP NEWS

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ANALYSIS: Global COVID-19 cases surpass 200 mln as Delta variant spreads

Wed, 2021-08-04 17:46 — mike kraft

Global COVID-19 cases surpass 200 mln as Delta variant spreads Coronavirus cases worldwide surpassed 200 million on Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally, as the more-infectious Delta variant threatens areas with low vaccination rates and strains healthcare systems. Roshan Abraham,Kavya B Reuters

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CDC: Delta variant accounts for 93 percent of all U.S. infections

Wed, 2021-08-04 17:36 — mike kraft

CDC: Delta variant accounts for 93 percent of all infections The delta variant accounts for at least 93 percent of all sequenced coronavirus in the U.S., according to estimates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Nathaniel Weixel TheHill

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Most K-12 parents support mask mandates

Tue, 2021-08-03 09:26 — Naomisfreeman

Most K-12 parents support mask mandates: poll Most parents of K-12 students support mask mandates amid a nationwide spike in coronavirus infections, according to a Gallup poll Jordan Williams TheHill

Most parents of K-12 students support mask mandates amid a nationwide spike in coronavirus infections, according to a Gallup poll released Tuesday.

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White House says US has donated 110M coronavirus vaccine doses abroad

Tue, 2021-08-03 09:17 — Naomisfreeman

White House says US has donated 110M coronavirus vaccine doses abroad The White House said Tuesday that the United States has donated and shipped over 110 million doses of coronavirus vaccine to more than 60 countries. Morgan Chalfant TheHill

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For many, the belated realization that Covid will be ‘a long war’ sparks anger and denial

Mon, 2021-08-02 13:58 — Naomisfreeman

Realization that Covid will be 'a long war' sparks anger and denial - STAT Though this new outrage might look and sound like righteous indignation, mental health professionals say that what’s behind it is fear. Megan Molteni STAT

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COVID News update summary August 2 2021

Mon, 2021-08-02 11:30 — Naomisfreeman

Florida breaks record in cases, hospitalizations; over 1M vaccine doses thrown away in 10 states: Latest COVID-19 news Florida on Sunday broke its record for current hospitalizations, days after it recorded the most new daily cases since the start of the pandemic. Elinor Aspegren and Steven Vargas USA TODAY

Infections surging and 'things are going to get worse,' Fauci says

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Delta variant raises fears of new and worsening mutations among unvaccinated

Mon, 2021-08-02 09:53 — Naomisfreeman

Delta variant raises fears of worsening mutations The rapid spread of the delta variant is raising concerns among scientists that the coronavirus could mutate into more transmissible or deadlier strains. Justine Coleman TheHill

The fresh fears come as the U.S. vaccination rate has largely plateaued and with much of the world still unvaccinated. Such a large number of people without even one vaccine dose gives the virus more chances to spread, replicate and potentially develop mutations. . .

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Biden requiring federal workers to prove Covid vaccine status or submit to strict safety rules

Fri, 2021-07-30 07:51 — Naomisfreeman

Biden requiring federal workers to prove Covid vaccine status or submit to strict safety rules Biden at the White House also called on state and local governments to give out $100 prizes to those who get vaccinated for Covid. Kevin Breuninger CNBC

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