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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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The Delta Variant Isn't As Contagious As Chickenpox. But It's Still Highly Contagious

Thu, 2021-08-12 15:01 — mike kraft

The Delta Variant Isn't As Contagious As Chickenpox. But It's Still Highly Contagious A leaked CDC document compared it to the highly contagious children's disease. Data does not support this claim. Nonetheless, the variant is one of the world's most contagious respiratory diseases. NPR.org

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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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Russia's Sputnik V shot around 83% effective against Delta variant, lower than previous estimate

Wed, 2021-08-11 15:16 — mike kraft

Russia's Sputnik V shot around 83% effective against Delta variant, health minister says Russia's Sputnik V vaccine against COVID-19 is around 83% effective against the Delta variant of coronavirus, lower than previously thought, Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said on Wednesday. Reuters Reuters

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What experts are learning about Lambda, a new coronavirus ‘variant of interest’

Sun, 2021-08-08 20:50 — mike kraft

What experts are learning about the Lambda coronavirus variant As the coronavirus pandemic continues, infections caused by the Lambda variant have been emerging in the United States, including in Texas, where Houston Methodist Hospital last month reported its first case. Jacqueline Howard, CNN CNN

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ANALYIS: Highly Vaccinated States Keep Worst Covid-19 Outcomes in Check as Delta Spreads -- WSJ

Sun, 2021-08-08 19:10 — mike kraft

Highly Vaccinated States Keep Worst Covid-19 Outcomes in Check as Delta Spreads, WSJ Analysis Shows The Delta variant has driven up U.S. Covid-19 cases, but hospitalizations and deaths have risen more slowly in areas with more vaccinations, a Wall Street Journal analysis shows. Brianna Abbott, Jon Kamp, Kara Dapena and Randy Yeip WSJ

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U.S. teachers' union shifts stance to back vaccine mandate as COVID surges

Sun, 2021-08-08 17:45 — mike kraft

U.S. teachers' union shifts stance to back vaccine mandate as COVID surges COVID-19 vaccinations should be required for U.S.

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Early signs COVID-19 vaccines may not stop Delta transmission, UK report

Fri, 2021-08-06 15:15 — mike kraft

Early signs COVID-19 vaccines may not stop Delta transmission, England says There are early signs that people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 may be able to transmit the Delta variant of the virus as easily as those who have not, scientists at Public Health England (PHE) said on Friday. Reuters Reuters

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Mounting Evidence that delta variant is dangerous for kids

Fri, 2021-08-06 15:07 — mike kraft

Evidence mounts that delta variant is dangerous for kids Children are rapidly getting sick from the delta variant of COVID-19. Christian Spencer TheHill

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Op=ed: As bad as covid-19 has been, a future pandemic could be even worse — unless we act now

Thu, 2021-08-05 18:35 — mike kraft

Opinion | As bad as covid-19 has been, a future pandemic could be even worse — unless we act now Investing today to guard against future health emergencies would give us a chance to not only stockpile but also transform our capabilities. Eric Lander Washington Post

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