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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Roughly 4 in 10 Americans say they’re still feeling the financial impact of the loss of a job or income within their household as the economic recovery remains uneven one year into the coronavirus pandemic.

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Obese persons acounted for half of those hospitalized for COVID-19--CDC study

Mon, 2021-03-08 19:36 — mike kraft

CDC study: Half of people hospitalized for COVID were obese Obesity is a key factor in the severity of a COVID-19 diagnosis, according to a new study published Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nathaniel Weixel TheHill

Obesity is a key factor in the severity of a COVID-19 diagnosis, according to a new study published Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Some children's hospitals see a surge in rare Covid-19 complication MIS-C

Mon, 2021-03-08 12:44 — mike kraft

Some children's hospitals see a surge in rare Covid-19 complication MIS-C Katharine Dunn's son, Nolan had been running a low grade fever for about a week, when it started getting higher, she took him to the doctor who said it was likely a regular virus, but she found out it was much worse. Jen Christensen, CNN CNN

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High schoolers likely to receive coronavirus vaccines by early autumn--health officials

Mon, 2021-03-08 12:33 — mike kraft

Fauci predicts high schoolers will receive coronavirus vaccinations Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, predicted on Sunday that high school students across the country will be able to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the early fall of this year. Marina Pitofsky TheHill

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Biden administration plans coronavirus testing strategy

Sun, 2021-03-07 18:27 — mike kraft

Biden team plots the country’s first national Covid testing strategy The widespread testing envisioned by the Biden program is sorely needed to help bring the pandemic to an end. YahooNews

The Biden administration is preparing to launch the first of several Covid-19 testing hubs to coordinate and oversee a $650 million expansion of testing in K-8 schools and congregate settings like homeless shelters.

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Research beginning into when will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines?

Thu, 2021-03-04 12:56 — mike kraft

When will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines? NEW YORK (AP) — When will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines? It depends on the child's age, but some teenagers could be rolling up their sleeves before too long. The Pfizer... AP NEWS

When will children be able to get COVID-19 vaccines? (AP Illustration/Peter Hamlin)

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Rural Americans without nearby pharmacies, older Americans falling through vaccine cracks

Thu, 2021-03-04 12:46 — mike kraft

Rural Americans in Pharmacy Deserts Hurting for Covid Vaccines Pharmacies are poised to start filling the gaps to vaccinate all of America against covid. Where does that leave people in rural counties that lack pharmacies? khnmarkianh Kaiser Health News

As the Biden administration accelerates a plan to use pharmacies to distribute covid-19 vaccines, significant areas of the country lack brick-and-mortar pharmacies capable of administering the protective shots.

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