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Global Covid-19 deaths increase after declining for 9 consecutive weeks, WHO says

Wed, 2021-07-14 16:02 — mike kraft

Global Covid-19 deaths increase after declining for 9 consecutive weeks, WHO says Global Covid-19 deaths have increased after declining for nine consecutive weeks, the World Health Organization said in its weekly epidemiological report published Tuesday. By <a href="/profiles/meg-wagner">Meg Wagner</a>, <a href="/profiles/melissa-mahtani">Melissa Mahtani</a>, Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes, <a href="/profiles/fernando-alfonso-iii">Fernando Alfonso III</a> and <a href="/profiles/veronica-rocha">Veronica Rocha</a>, CNN CNN

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Human behavior, Superspreader 'explosions' continue to hinder pandemic control efforts

Wed, 2021-07-14 15:36 — mike kraft

Superspreader 'explosions' continue to plague pandemic efforts New coronavirus strains are a risk, but experts say human behavior and social interactions that lead to superspreader events remain the most serious threat. NBC News

Superspreader events that first seeded the coronavirus in the United States are keeping the pandemic smoldering, with experts pointing to human behavior and social circles as the main drivers.

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U.S.Coalition says health workers should be required to get coronavirus vaccine

Wed, 2021-07-14 15:26 — mike kraft

Coalition says health workers should be required to get coronavirus vaccine A coalition of health-care organizations Tuesday called on medical facilities to require their workers to be immunized against the virus. Dan Diamond Washington Post

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TheHill.com CDC official says more information needed on boosters

Tue, 2021-07-13 22:45 — mike kraft

CDC official says more information needed on boosters Health officials need more information on whether COVID-19 booster vaccines would increase the risk of serious side effects, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) official said on Justine Coleman TheHill

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No immediate changes after Pfizer and US officials meet to discuss possible booster shots

Tue, 2021-07-13 14:36 — mike kraft

'Nothing has changed' after briefing with Pfizer on booster shots Pfizer executives briefed US federal health officials Monday about why they believe a third booster shot of its vaccine will be needed. Amanda Sealy and Kaitlan Collins, CNN CNN

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France and Greece mandate vaccinations for health workers

Tue, 2021-07-13 14:24 — mike kraft

Covid-19 global updates: France and Greece mandate vaccinations for health workers amid delta variant surge The two European countries also announced new restrictions that would require proof of vaccination to take part in certain activities. Erin Cunningham Washington Post

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WHO chief says that Pfizer vaccine production should go to vulnerable worldwide instead of booster shots for western countries

Mon, 2021-07-12 22:53 — mike kraft

WHO chief pushes back on Pfizer booster shot The leader of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday pushed back on calls from Pfizer for a third dose of vaccine, saying that instead the priority needs to be on vaccinating vulnerable people Peter Sullivan TheHill

The leader of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday pushed back on calls from Pfizer for a third dose of vaccine, saying that instead the priority needs to be on vaccinating vulnerable people across the world who have not received any doses so far.

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EUROPE: In some countries, undocumented immigrants have been left out of vaccination efforts.

Mon, 2021-07-12 15:57 — mike kraft

Europe is racing to vaccinate residents. But in some countries, undocumented immigrants have been left out. A patchwork of policies across the continent and a history of discrimination are preventing many undocumented immigrants from receiving coronavirus vaccines, public health and advocacy groups say. Claire Parker Washington Post

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Warns That Coronavirus Variants Threaten Global Recovery

Mon, 2021-07-12 15:35 — mike kraft

VENICE — Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen said on Sunday that she was concerned that coronavirus variants could derail the global economic recovery and called for an urgent push to deploy vaccines more rapidly around the world.

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