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Coronavirus cases in some European countries are rising again, but with fewer deaths. For now.

Sat, 2020-08-29 16:32 — mike kraft

Coronavirus cases in some European countries are rising again, but with fewer deaths. For now. The surging case numbers are unsettling societies that thought the worst was behind them. Michael Birnbaum, Chico Harlan, James McAuley Washington Post

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UK to allow emergency use of any effective COVID-19 vaccine

Fri, 2020-08-28 15:10 — mike kraft

UK to allow emergency use of any effective COVID-19 vaccine LONDON (AP) — Britain is preparing to revise its laws to allow the emergency use of any effective coronavirus vaccine before it is fully licensed — but only if the shots meet required safety and... AP NEWS

LONDON (AP) — Britain is preparing to revise its laws to allow the emergency use of any effective coronavirus vaccine before it is fully licensed — but only if the shots meet required safety and quality standards.

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New reckoning for WHO vaccine plan as governments go it alone

Fri, 2020-08-28 14:46 — mike kraft

GENEVA (Reuters) - Wealthier countries that join the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 vaccine plan are being offered a new option to pick and choose which shots they get while reserving a right to receive their “full share” of doses, documents seen by Reuters show.

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Drugmaker ramping up production of potential coronavirus vaccine in record time

Tue, 2020-08-25 17:29 — mike kraft

Drugmaker ramping up production of potential coronavirus vaccine in record time "That process would generally be measured in years ... So it was a sprint, to say the least." Charlie D'Agata cbseveningnews

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Trump Reportedly Considers Fast-Tracking Unproven British Vaccine Before Election

Mon, 2020-08-24 22:17 — mike kraft

Trump Reportedly Considers Fast-Tracking Unproven British Vaccine Before Election The president is desperate for a coronavirus win as his mishandling of the pandemic drags down his reelection chances. YahooNews

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WHO says 172 countries engaging with global COVID-19 vaccine plan

Mon, 2020-08-24 15:27 — mike kraft

WHO says 172 countries engaging with global COVID-19 vaccine plan Some 172 countries are engaging with the COVAX facility designed to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines, the World Health Organization said on Monday, but more funding is needed and countries need now to make binding commitments. Reuters Editorial U.S.

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UK government health advisers say missing school is greater risk to kids than COVID

Sun, 2020-08-23 16:53 — mike kraft

UK government health advisers say missing school is greater risk to kids than COVID The chief medical officers of the United Kingdom have said children should return to school after the summer holidays, warning that missing out on their education posed much bigger risks to them than catching COVID-19. The rare joint statement from the top health advisers to the governments of England YahooNews

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WHO says children aged 12 and over should wear masks like adults

Sat, 2020-08-22 20:17 — mike kraft

WHO says children aged 12 and over should wear masks like adults The World Health Organization (WHO) said children aged 12 and over should wear masks to help tackle the COVID-19 pandemic under the same conditions as adults, while children between six and 11 should wear them on a risk-based approach. Reuters Editorial U.S.

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World hits 800,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths

Sat, 2020-08-22 16:51 — mike kraft

The Latest: World hits 800,000 confirmed coronavirus deaths NEW YORK — The world hit a grim coronavirus milestone Saturday with 800,000 confirmed deaths and close to 23 million confirmed cases. That’s according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins... AP NEWS

NEW YORK — The world hit a grim coronavirus milestone Saturday with 800,000 confirmed deaths and close to 23 million confirmed cases.

That’s according to a tally kept by Johns Hopkins University. Governments have been attempting to balance public health with economic health.

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WHO chief hopes coronavirus pandemic will last less than two years

Fri, 2020-08-21 19:03 — mike kraft

WHO chief hopes coronavirus pandemic will last less than two years The World Health Organization hopes the coronavirus pandemic will be shorter than the 1918 Spanish flu and last less than two years, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said on Friday, if the world unites and succeeds in finding a vaccine. Stephanie Nebehay U.S.

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