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FDA to announce tougher standards for a coronavirus vaccine that make it unlikely one will be cleared by Election Day

Tue, 2020-09-22 22:59 — mike kraft

FDA to announce tougher standards for a coronavirus vaccine that make it unlikely one will be cleared by Election Day The guidance is part of an effort to boost transparency and public trust as polls show many are skeptical a vaccine will be safe and effective. Laurie McGinley, Carolyn Y. Johnson Washington Post

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Russia offers free vaccine shots to UN staff

Tue, 2020-09-22 22:50 — mike kraft

What a gift: Russia offers UN staff free virus vaccines MOSCOW (AP) — What do you do when Vladimir Putin offers you Russia’s new coronavirus vaccine, for free? United Nations staff in New York and around the world are now facing that choice,... AP NEWS

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Covid-19 Live Updates: Over 200,000 People Have Died in the U.S.

Tue, 2020-09-22 18:12 — mike kraft

The death toll in the United States from the coronavirus pandemic passed 200,000 on Tuesday as the first day of fall brought questions about what may be ahead.

More deaths have been announced in the United States than in any other country, and reports of new coronavirus cases have climbed in the U.S. and parts of Europe in recent days, suggesting an uncertain new phase in the crisis.

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UK Prime Minister orders new virus restrictions, could last 6 months

Tue, 2020-09-22 15:37 — mike kraft

UK leader orders new virus restrictions, could last 6 months LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Britons on Tuesday that they should not expect to return to a normal social or work life for at least six months, as he ordered new restrictions... AP NEWS

LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson warned Britons on Tuesday that they should not expect to return to a normal social or work life for at least six months, as he ordered new restrictions that his government hopes will suppress a dramatic surge in confirmed coronavirus cases.

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House Republican report blames Chinese cover-up for coronavirus pandemic

Tue, 2020-09-22 01:21 — mike kraft

House Republicans blame Chinese cover-up for coronavirus pandemic Republicans on the House Foreign Affairs Committee on Monday released their final report investigating China’s actions related to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, accusing Beijing of covering up Laura Kelly TheHill

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Study suggests that mandatory mask requirements reduced the COVID-19 growth rate and prevented 200,000 cases in April and May

Tue, 2020-09-22 00:07 — mike kraft

https://resiliencesystem.org/dashboards/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Community-Use-of-Face-Mask-Study.pdf

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RECAP: CDC abruptly removes guidance about airborne coronavirus transmission, says update 'was posted in error'

Mon, 2020-09-21 22:43 — mike kraft

CDC abruptly removes guidance about airborne coronavirus transmission, says update 'was posted in error' The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday abruptly reverted to its previous guidance about how coronavirus is transmitted, removing language about airborne transmission it had posted just days earlier. Jamie Gumbrecht and Naomi Thomas, CNN CNN

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World Health Organization unveils plan for distributing coronavirus vaccine, urges cooperation

Mon, 2020-09-21 18:57 — mike kraft

World Health Organization unveils plan for distributing coronavirus vaccine, urges cooperation Covax aims to gets some doses to every participating country — but not everyone thinks that makes most sense. Emily Rauhala Washington Post

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UPDATE: CDC reverses itself and says guidelines it posted on coronavirus airborne transmission were wrong

Mon, 2020-09-21 18:02 — mike kraft

The CDC says coronavirus is airborne and spread by aerosols, warns of badly ventilated spaces “There is growing evidence that droplets and airborne particles can remain suspended in the air and be breathed in by others, and travel distances beyond 6 feet (for example, during choir practice, in restaurants, or in fitness classes),” the agency says. “In general, indoor environments without good ventilation increase this risk.” Tim Elfrink Washington Post

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UK science advisers warn of darker COVID-19 days ahead

Mon, 2020-09-21 15:36 — mike kraft

UK science advisers warn of darker COVID-19 days ahead LONDON (AP) — Britain’s top medical advisers on Monday painted a grim picture of exponential growth in illness and death if nothing is done to control the second wave of coronavirus infections,... AP NEWS

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s top medical advisers on Monday painted a grim picture of exponential growth in illness and death if nothing is done to control the second wave of coronavirus infections, laying the groundwork for the government to announce new restrictions later this week.

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