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Attorney General Garland takes steps to respond to ‘disturbing spike’ in threats against educators

Tue, 2021-10-05 22:37 — mike kraft

Garland taps FBI in response to ‘disturbing spike’ in threats against educators Recent school board meetings have been packed with protestors who denounce Covid-19 mask mandates, political interpretations of critical race theory and other highly-politicized issues. Juan Perez Jr. POLITICO

Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday ordered federal law enforcement authorities to huddle with local leaders in the coming weeks to address what the nation’s top prosecutor called a recent “disturbing spike in harassment, intimidation, and threats of violence” against educators and school board members.

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Covid-19 cases are declining but remain high among children.

Tue, 2021-10-05 15:28 — mike kraft

Covid-19 cases are declining but remain high among children. Here's what the US needs to do to end the surge After weeks of a troubling Covid-19 surge across the US, infection rates are finally on the decline -- but experts say there's still work to be done before the tide can be turned, especially when cases remain exceptionally high among children. Madeline Holcombe, CNN CNN

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AstraZeneca seeks U.S. FDA authorisation of drug to prevent COVID-19

Tue, 2021-10-05 15:04 — mike kraft

AstraZeneca seeks U.S. authorisation of drug to prevent COVID-19 AstraZeneca has requested emergency use authorisation from U.S. regulators for its new treatment to prevent COVID-19 for people who respond poorly to vaccines because of a weakened immune system. Ludwig Burger,Sachin Ravikumar Reuters

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Efforts to reach persons who try to evade vaccine mandates--with compassion

Tue, 2021-10-05 14:56 — mike kraft

Many are searching for vaccine mandate loopholes. These are the people trying to stop them. How do you police people who are trying to evade vaccine mandates? Sometimes with compassion. Ashley Fetters Maloy Washington Post

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Southwest joins four other U.S. airlines in mandating vaccines for employees

Tue, 2021-10-05 00:37 — mike kraft

Southwest is latest airline to mandate vaccines for workers DALLAS (AP) — Southwest Airlines on Monday became the latest U.S. airline to require its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. The Dallas-based company said its workers must be fully vaccinated by Dec. AP NEWS

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U.S. Completes Vaccination Campaign for COVID, Measles, etc, for Afghan Evacuees

Mon, 2021-10-04 22:37 — mike kraft

Operation Allies Welcome Completes Vaccination Campaign for Measles and Varicella for Afghan Evacuees - Hstoday Arriving eligible Afghans receive the MMR, varicella, polio, COVID-19, and other age appropriate vaccinations, as well as medical exams. Homeland Security Today Hstoday

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Covid Testing--Opinion: Rapid Tests Are the Answer to Living With Covid-19

Mon, 2021-10-04 22:31 — mike kraft

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In Germany, you can buy a rapid Covid-19 test at the grocery store for one euro (a little more than a dollar). In Britain, any household can obtain a pack of seven rapid tests every day for free. In Singapore, you can get a free rapid test from a vending machine. Families in Israel receive at-home rapid tests for their children to use before school. Rapid testing is commonplace in many parts of the world because policymakers recognized early on that the tests could blunt the pandemic by stopping chains of transmission. By letting people know they are infectious, rapid tests are useful even in areas with high vaccination rates and can allow for a safer return to in-person activity.

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COVID TESTS: FDA Authorizes Additional OTC Home Test to Increase Access to Rapid Testing for Consumers

Mon, 2021-10-04 22:17 — mike kraft

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes Additional OTC Home Test to Increase Access to Rapid Testing for Consumers FDA issued an EUA for an OTC COVID-19 test, the ACON Laboratories Flowflex COVID-19 Home Test Office of the Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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Merck’s new Covid-19 pill analysis: Looking at what is known and unknown

Mon, 2021-10-04 17:15 — mike kraft

What we know — and don’t know — about Merck’s new Covid-19 pill STAT looks at the unanswered questions about Merck's new Covid-19 drug, molnupiravir, and about other Covid-fighting pills in development. Matthew Herper STAT

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OVERVIEW: Australia outbreaks level off, other countries trying to buy Merck pill

Mon, 2021-10-04 17:05 — mike kraft

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Reuters Reuters

-- Australia's Delta outbreak appears to have levelled off, with more than half the country in extended lockdowns and vaccination rates starting to approach national targets, Health Minister Greg Hunt said on Monday.

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