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Vaccine resistance, Part I: Grocery workers were on the front lines of the pandemic — so why so many still unvaccinated?

Wed, 2021-09-01 12:46 — mike kraft

Grocery workers were on the front lines of the pandemic — so why do so many remain unvaccinated? “I could see us doing [a vaccine mandate] if people were dying like crazy,” said one worker who has resisted calls from his employer to get vaccinated. NBC News

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Scores of COVID-19 cases linked to Illinois church camp and conference

Wed, 2021-09-01 10:16 — mike kraft

180 COVID-19 cases linked to Illinois church camp and conference: CDC

Scores of COVID-19 cases were linked to a mid-June Illinois church camp and separate conference that did not require its attendees to be vaccinated or undergo testing, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) research.

The CDC and Illinois Department of Public Health documented 180 confirmed and probable COVID-19 cases among attendees at the five-day overnight camp for teenagers and two-day conference as well as their close contacts, as of Aug. 13. ...

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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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South Dakota Covid cases quintuple after Sturgis big motorcycle rally

Wed, 2021-08-25 17:02 — mike kraft

South Dakota Covid cases quintuple after Sturgis motorcycle rally Meade County, home to Sturgis, has had a more than 1,500 percent increase in cases in the past 14 days. NBC News

Two weeks after the annual motorcycle rally in Sturgis, South Dakota, reported Covid infections in the state have risen nearly sixfold.

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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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Legal analysis: U.S. COVID-19 vaccine approval is 'seismic' shift for legality of mandates, experts say

Tue, 2021-08-24 20:35 — mike kraft

U.S. COVID-19 vaccine approval is 'seismic' shift for legality of mandates, experts say Formal U.S approval of the Pfizer Inc /BioNTech SE COVID-19 vaccine will make it nearly impossible to successfully challenge mandates by employers, legal experts said. Tom Hals Reuters

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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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