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Analysis: How Omicron highlights fading hope of herd immunity from COVID

Thu, 2022-01-20 09:49 — mike kraft

Analysis: How Omicron highlights fading hope of herd immunity from COVID The Omicron variant, which is spreading far faster than previous versions of the coronavirus, is not likely to help countries achieve so-called herd immunity against COVID-19, in which enough people become immune to the virus that it can no longer spread, leading disease experts say. Julie Steenhuysen Reuters

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Some officials say states are having a hard time getting Covid-19 tests as the federal testing plan rolls out

Thu, 2022-01-20 09:24 — mike kraft

Some officials say states are having a hard time getting Covid-19 tests as the federal testing plan rolls out Some states say they are having a difficult time getting their hands on rapid Covid-19 tests following the US federal government's plan to send at-home test kits to households across the country. By <a href="/profiles/aditi-sandal">Aditi Sangal</a> and <a href="/profiles/adrienne-vogt">Adrienne Vogt</a>, CNN CNN

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Biden’s face mask campaign requires more imports from China because of low U.S. production

Wed, 2022-01-19 17:41 — mike kraft

Free masks are coming, but making more in the U.S. will be challenging Free N95 masks are on the way, but U.S. production to make more has cratered since mask demand plummeted in 2021. Nathan Bomey Axios

American mask manufacturers are getting whiplash, having gone from sleepy sector to mission-critical industry overnight — only to see sales collapse before now being suddenly in demand again.

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Global vaccine program COVAX low on funds, seeks $5.2B to buy new doses

Wed, 2022-01-19 12:15 — mike kraft

Global vaccine program COVAX low on funds, seeks $5.2B GENEVA (AP) — The global initiative to share coronavirus vaccines equally between rich and poor countries asked Wednesday for $5.2 billion in funds to be able to keep buying doses in coming months. AP NEWS

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The UN-backed program known as COVAX has delivered just over 1 billion doses since shipments started nearly a year ago.

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Testing requirements for nursing home create problems for some families

Wed, 2022-01-19 11:29 — mike kraft

CNN)As Covid-19 cases rise again in nursing homes, a few states have begun requiring visitors to present proof that they're not infected before entering facilities, stoking frustration and dismay among family members.

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Free U.S. COVID-19 tests: What you need to know to order tests or get reimbursed

Wed, 2022-01-19 11:22 — mike kraft

Free COVID-19 tests: What you need to know to order tests or get reimbursed The Biden administration launched a new test-ordering website, COVIDTests.gov. Insurers also must reimburse consumers for home tests YahooNews

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U.S. -- Biden administration to distribute 400 million free N95 masks to American public

Wed, 2022-01-19 08:04 — mike kraft

Biden administration to distribute 400 million free N95 masks to the public The Biden administration will make 400 million N95 masks available to Americans for free starting next week, a White House official told CNN, the latest federal step aimed at reining in the US' Covid-19 surge. By <a href="/profiles/aditi-sandal">Aditi Sangal</a> and <a href="/profiles/adrienne-vogt">Adrienne Vogt</a>, CNN CNN

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U.S. CDC warns against travel to 22 destinations over COVID-19

Tue, 2022-01-18 18:05 — mike kraft

U.S. CDC warns against travel to 22 destinations over COVID-19 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday advised against travel to 22 nations and territories because of a rising number of COVID-19 cases, including for Israel, Australia, Egypt, Albania, Argentina and Uruguay. David Shepardson Reuters

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New Virginia governor’s order on masks prompts confusion, law suits

Tue, 2022-01-18 16:56 — mike kraft

Confusion, lawsuit follow Virginia governor's order on masks | AP News RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Virginia's new Republican governor was facing pushback from Democratic lawmakers, school districts and a group of parents who sued him Tuesday over an executive order that aims to create an opt-out for classroom mask mandates. AP NEWS

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Free COVID-19 test rollout begins early online in Beta version

Tue, 2022-01-18 16:41 — mike kraft

(CNN) The federal government has quietly launched its website to sign up for free Covid-19 tests, allowing people to order a maximum of four tests shipped directly to their household.

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