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CDC considering testing guidelines for the asymptomatic, Fauci says

Mon, 2022-01-03 16:37 — mike kraft

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is considering adding testing requirements to its new isolation guidelines for asymptomatic Covid-19 patients, Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday.

The CDC shortened its isolation recommendations from 10 days to five last week for people who have tested positive for Covid but show no symptoms. Fauci, President Joe Biden's chief medical adviser, said the agency is debating adding to its guidance.

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FDA approves Pfizer boosters for more teens 12-16

Mon, 2022-01-03 16:27 — mike kraft

FDA expands Pfizer boosters for more teens as omicron surges | AP News The U.S. is expanding COVID-19 boosters as it confronts the omicron surge, with the Food and Drug Administration allowing extra Pfizer shots for children as young as 12. Boosters already are recommended for everyone 16 and older, and federal regulators on Monday decided they’re also warranted for 12- to 15-year-olds once enough time has passed since their last dose. AP NEWS

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Why this Covid-19 surge is 'unprecedented in this pandemic'

Mon, 2022-01-03 16:18 — mike kraft

Why this Covid-19 surge is 'unprecedented in this pandemic' The new year is starting with a massive influx of Covid-19 that's different from any other during this pandemic, doctors say. Christina Maxouris and Holly Yan, CNN CNN

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Overview: Asia, the UK, Canada COvid-related developments

Fri, 2021-12-31 18:58 — 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

-- South Korea said on Friday it would extend stricter social distancing rules for two weeks amid a persistent surge in serious coronavirus infections and concerns over the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant.

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Tests: home COVID-19 tests may be less sensitive in detect the omicron variant but are still important and useful

Fri, 2021-12-31 16:26 — mike kraft

Do at-home COVID-19 tests detect the omicron variant? | AP News Do at-home COVID-19 tests detect the omicron variant? Yes, but U.S. health officials say early data suggests they may be less sensitive at picking it up. Government recommendations for using at-home tests haven't changed. AP NEWS

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Doubts Rise About Accuracy of Public COVID Counts as at-home testing surges

Fri, 2021-12-31 16:14 — mike kraft

As At-Home Tests Surge, Doubts Rise About Accuracy of Public COVID Counts Millions of rapid at-home COVID tests are flying off pharmacy shelves across the country, giving Americans an instant, if sometimes imperfect, read on whether they are infected with the coronavirus. But the results are rarely reported to public health departments, exacerbating the long-standing challenges of maintaining an accurate count of cases at a time when the number of infections is surging because of the omicron variant.

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U.S surge expected: Experts, governors warn of U.S. Omicron 'blizzard' in weeks ahead

Fri, 2021-12-31 16:02 — mike kraft

Experts, governors warn of U.S. Omicron 'blizzard' in weeks ahead U.S. health experts on Thursday urged Americans to prepare for severe disruptions in coming weeks as the rising wave of COVID-19 cases led by the Omicron variant threatened hospitals, schools and other sectors impacting their daily lives. Susan Heavey Reuters

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Hospitalisation risk from Omicron around one third of Delta-- UK analysis

Fri, 2021-12-31 15:50 — mike kraft

Hospitalisation risk from Omicron around one third of Delta, UK analysis shows The risk of hospitalisation with the Omicron variant of coronavirus is about one-third that of the Delta variant, according to British analysis of more than a million cases of both types in recent weeks. Reuters Reuters

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CDC warns against cruises, even for the vaccinated

Fri, 2021-12-31 00:01 — mike kraft

CDC warns against cruises, regardless of vaccination status | AP News MIAMI (AP) — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned people on Thursday not to go on cruises, regardless of their vaccination status, because of onboard outbreaks fueled by the omicron variant. AP NEWS

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The CDC said it has more than 90 cruise ships under investigation or observation as a result of COVID-19 cases. The agency did not disclose the number of infections.

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