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WHO reports first drop in global infections in two months

Wed, 2021-09-15 08:52 — Naomisfreeman

WHO reports first drop in global infections in two months The World Health Organization (WHO) announced this week that global coronavirus cases have dropped for the first time in more than two months. Cameron Jenkins TheHill

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More island destinations, eastern European nations added to CDC's 'very high' Covid-19 travel risk list

Mon, 2021-09-13 18:08 — mike kraft

More island destinations added to CDC's 'very high' Covid-19 travel risk list Island destinations from the Caribbean Sea to the Indian Ocean joined a handful of Eastern European countries among the latest places deemed "very high" risk for travel by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday, September 13. By Marnie Hunter, CNN CNN

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Background: Beyond Delta, scientists are watching new coronavirus variants

Wed, 2021-09-08 20:29 — mike kraft

Explainer: Beyond Delta, scientists are watching new coronavirus variants The continued spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus has spawned a Greek alphabet of variants - a naming system used by the World Health Organization to track concerning new mutations of the virus that causes COVID-19. Some have equipped the virus with better ways of infecting humans or evading vaccine protection. Julie Steenhuysen Reuters

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WHO says it is monitoring a new Covid variant called ‘mu’

Wed, 2021-09-01 12:20 — mike kraft

World Health Organization monitoring new COVID-19 variant The World Health Organization added another COVID-19 variant of interest to its list of “variants of interest.” Monday, the WHO said it is now monitoring the development of the “Mu” variant. Tim Kephart WFTS

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U.S. CDC urges travelers at high risk of severe COVID-19 to avoid cruises

Sun, 2021-08-22 18:39 — mike kraft

U.S. CDC asks travelers at high risk of severe COVID-19 to avoid cruises The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday people at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should avoid travel on cruise ships, including river cruises, irrespective of their vaccination status. Reuters Reuters

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Several groups are working to get shots to poor countries, but they're falling far short of what's needed to curb outbreaks around the world.

Thu, 2021-08-19 16:28 — Naomisfreeman

What is being done to distribute COVID-19 vaccines globally? Several groups are working to get shots to poor countries, but they're falling far short of what's needed to curb outbreaks around the world. Among the efforts is COVAX, which relies on donations from rich countries and private funders. COVAX was created last year to try and ensure vaccines are distributed fairly and is led by public health agencies including the World Health Organization. MARIA CHENG YahooNews

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Puerto Rico orders businesses to require proof of vaccination

Thu, 2021-08-19 16:16 — Naomisfreeman

Puerto Rico orders businesses to require proof of vaccination Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi (D) on Thursday ordered a series of businesses to require proof of COVID-19 vaccination for their employees and patrons amid rising cases in the U.S. territory. Rafael Bernal TheHill

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Overview: Biden administration plans to extend requirements for travellers to wear masks on public transport, and overseas developments

Tue, 2021-08-17 18:28 — mike kraft

Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus The Biden administration plans to extend requirements for travellers to wear masks on airplanes, trains and buses and at airports and train stations through Jan. 18 to address COVID-19 risks, three sources told Reuters. Reuters Staff U.S.

(Reuters) - The Biden administration plans to extend requirements for travellers to wear masks on airplanes, trains and buses and at airports and train stations through Jan. 18 to address COVID-19 risks, three sources told Reuters.

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What experts are learning about Lambda, a new coronavirus ‘variant of interest’

Sun, 2021-08-08 15:50 — mike kraft

What experts are learning about the Lambda coronavirus variant As the coronavirus pandemic continues, infections caused by the Lambda variant have been emerging in the United States, including in Texas, where Houston Methodist Hospital last month reported its first case. Jacqueline Howard, CNN CNN

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A Doomsday COVID Variant Worse Than Delta and Lambda May Be Coming, Scientists Say

Wed, 2021-08-04 19:44 — mike kraft

A doomsday COVID variant worse than Delta and Lambda may be coming, scientists say Delta has shown how destructive new strains of COVID can get. Scientists fear future mutations of the virus could be even worse: "Delta on steroids." Newsweek

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