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Some Americans refuse to wear masks even as their hometowns become covid-19 hot spots

Wed, 2020-10-28 15:18 — mike kraft

Some Americans refuse to wear masks even as their hometowns become covid-19 hot spots The resistance has grown larger thanks to presidential candidates with starkly different views about masks, as well as the pandemic. Joel Achenbach, Lori Rozsa Washington Post

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COVID-19 situation update worldwide, as of 28 October 2020

Wed, 2020-10-28 15:03 — mike kraft

COVID-19 situation update worldwide, as of 28 October 2020 Latest information on the geographical distribution of COVID-19 cases globally, updated daily. European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control

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Masks and other health practices will still be needed for a while after vaccines--paper by Dr Fauci and colleagues

Wed, 2020-10-28 02:04 — mike kraft

Preventing the Spread of SARS-CoV-2 With Masks and Other “Low-tech” Interventions In this Viewpoint, Anthony Fauci and colleagues at NIAID emphasize the continued importance of low-tech public health practices, such as wearing masks, limiting large gatherings, hand washing, and physical distancing, to help control the COVID-19 pandemic even after safe and effective vaccines... JAMA_current

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COVID's cognitive costs? Some patients' brains may age 10 years

Wed, 2020-10-28 01:15 — mike kraft

COVID's cognitive costs? Some patients' brains may age 10 years People recovering from COVID-19 may suffer significant brain function impacts, with the worst cases of the infection linked to mental decline equivalent to the brain ageing by 10 years, researchers warned on Tuesday. Kate Kelland U.S.

LONDON (Reuters) - People recovering from COVID-19 may suffer significant brain function impacts, with the worst cases of the infection linked to mental decline equivalent to the brain ageing by 10 years, researchers warned on Tuesday.

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Study on air pollution increasing the likelihood of death from covid-19

Wed, 2020-10-28 00:58 — mike kraft

Regional and global contributions of air pollution to risk of death from COVID-19 AbstractAims. The risk of mortality from the coronavirus disease that emerged in 2019 (COVID-19) is increased by comorbidity from cardiovascular and pulmonary OUP Academic

The risk of mortality from the coronavirus disease that emerged in 2019 (COVID-19) is increased by comorbidity from cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases. Air pollution also causes excess mortality from these conditions.

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Reality bites for Putin's much-hyped Covid-19 vaccine, as concerns over efficacy and safety linger

Tue, 2020-10-27 15:49 — mike kraft

Reality bites for Putin's much-hyped Covid-19 vaccine, as concerns over efficacy and safety linger In August, Russian state media rolled out the red carpet for a bombshell announcement -- President Vladimir Putin, from his residence outside Moscow, unveiled what he said was the world's first registered coronavirus vaccine, meant to bring Russia closer to the end of a devastating pandemic. Mary Ilyushina and Frederik Pleitgen, CNN CNN

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Vaccine hopes rise as Oxford jab prompts immune response among old as well as young adults

Mon, 2020-10-26 17:26 — mike kraft

Vaccine hopes rise as Oxford jab prompts immune response among old as well as young adults One of the world's leading COVID-19 experimental vaccines produces an immune response in both young and old adults, raising hopes of a path out of the gloom and economic destruction wrought by the novel coronavirus. Guy Faulconbridge, Kate Kelland, Kate Holton U.S.

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In coronavirus testing, false positives are more hazardous than they might seem.

Mon, 2020-10-26 15:32 — mike kraft

In the high-stakes world of coronavirus testing, false positives are widely considered to be benign in comparison with false negatives, which can deprive infected people of treatment and embolden them to mingle with others, hastening the spread of disease.

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Europe warns of grim winter as COVID second wave gathers pace

Mon, 2020-10-26 15:20 — mike kraft

Europe warns of grim winter as COVID second wave gathers pace European leaders warned of a bleak winter as resurgent COVID-19 infections forced countries to impose new restrictions to try to curb a second wave of the pandemic, with the United States and France setting new daily records for cases. James Mackenzie U.S.

MILAN (Reuters) - European leaders warned of a bleak winter as resurgent COVID-19 infections forced countries to impose new restrictions to try to curb a second wave of the pandemic, with the United States and France setting new daily records for cases.

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FDA shows signs of cold feet over emergency authorization of Covid-19 vaccines

Sun, 2020-10-25 16:23 — mike kraft

FDA shows concern over emergency authorization of Covid-19 vaccines The ageny may be exploring the idea of using expanded access — a more limiting program — in the early days of Covid vaccine rollouts. Helen Branswell STAT

There are serious signs the Food and Drug Administration is getting cold feet over the notion of issuing emergency use authorizations to allow for the widespread early deployment of Covid-19 vaccines.

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