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San Francisco to require vaccine proof at indoor locations

Fri, 2021-08-13 15:39 — mike kraft

San Francisco to require vaccine proof at indoor venues SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Worried that the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus could derail San Francisco’s economic rebound, Mayor London Breed announced Thursday that the city will require proof of full vaccination at indoor restaurants, bars, gyms and entertainment venues to help keep businesses open. AP NEWS

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FDA authorizes additional dose of Covid-19 vaccine for the immunocompromised

Fri, 2021-08-13 14:46 — mike kraft

FDA clears additional dose of Covid vaccine for the immunocompromised The decision comes amid growing evidence that people with certain conditions do not get adequate protection from authorized vaccines. Helen Branswell STAT

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Study indicates that more than one-third of COVID infections are truly asymptomatic, especially among children .

Thu, 2021-08-12 23:56 — mike kraft

Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection: A systematic review and meta-analysis Asymptomatic infections have been widely reported for COVID-19. However, many studies do not distinguish between the presymptomatic stage and truly asymptomatic infections. We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of COVID-19 literature reporting laboratory-confirmed infections to determine the burden of asymptomatic infections and removed index cases from our calculations to avoid conflation. By analyzing over 350 papers, we estimated that more than one-third of infections are truly asymptomatic. We found evidence of greater asymptomaticity in children compared with the elderly, and lower asymptomaticity among cases with comorbidities compared to cases with no underlying medical conditions.

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U.S. averaging a half-million new vaccinations per day for the first time since June

Thu, 2021-08-12 23:00 — mike kraft

Covid-19 latest updates: FDA set to approve coronavirus booster shots for immunocompromised people Federal health officials have said about 3 percent of U.S. adults are immunocompromised. Laurie McGinley, Lena H. Sun, Bryan Pietsch, Adela Suliman, Brittany Shammas Washington Post

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Biden administration edges toward tougher vaccine rules while trying to avoid backlash

Thu, 2021-08-12 22:43 — mike kraft

Biden eyes tougher vaccine rules without provoking backlash WASHINGTON (AP) — When the pace of vaccinations in the U.S. first began to slow, President Joe Biden backed incentives like million-dollar cash lotteries if that's what it took to get shots in arms. AP NEWS

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White House outlines delta variant trend getting worse , FLorida governbor deploys rapid response teams

Thu, 2021-08-12 22:29 — mike kraft

White House outlines grim COVID-19 trends as delta surge worsens The White House COVID-19 response team on Thursday outlined grim coronavirus trends showing how the delta variant has strengthened its grip on the country, especially among unvaccinated populations. Justine Coleman TheHill

The White House COVID-19 response team on Thursday outlined grim coronavirus trends showing how the delta variant has strengthened its grip on the country, especially among unvaccinated populations.

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Expert says herd immunity from Covid is ‘mythical’ with the delta variant

Thu, 2021-08-12 15:07 — mike kraft

Here's why herd immunity from Covid is 'mythical' with the delta variant Achieving herd immunity with Covid vaccines when the highly infectious delta variant is spreading is likely to be impossible, leading experts say. Holly Ellyatt CNBC

LONDON — Achieving herd immunity with Covid vaccines when the highly infectious delta variant is spreading is “not a possibility,” a leading epidemiologist said.

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Political Analysis: "Republicans risk becoming face of delta surge as key GOP governors oppose anti-covid measures"

Thu, 2021-08-12 14:30 — mike kraft

Republicans risk becoming face of delta surge as key GOP governors oppose anti-covid measures The party is at the vanguard of resistance to public-health mandates aimed stemming the tide of the delta variant, which has caused a new spike in coronavirus cases as the country attempts to reopen schools, restaurants and other businesses. Felicia Sonmez, Hannah Knowles Washington Post

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FDA on v erge of approving 3rd vaccine dose for immunocompromised people--report

Wed, 2021-08-11 23:07 — mike kraft

FDA poised to OK third vaccine dose for immunocompromised people The move would be the first authorization of an additional dose in the U.S. NBC News

The Food and Drug Administration is poised to amend the emergency use authorizations for the Pfizer and the Moderna Covid-19 vaccines Thursday to allow people with compromised immune systems to get a third dose, according to two sources familiar with the plans.

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CDC urges all pregnant women to get a COVID-19 vaccination-newe statement

Wed, 2021-08-11 22:43 — mike kraft

CDC urges COVID vaccines during pregnancy as delta surges The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged all pregnant women Wednesday to get the COVID-19 vaccine as hospitals in hot spots around the U.S. see disturbing numbers of unvaccinated mothers-to-be seriously ill with the virus. AP NEWS

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