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Covid testing before flying could become the norm as airlines try to boost confidence and woo travelers

Tue, 2020-11-17 11:56 — mike kraft

Covid testing before flying could become the norm as airlines try to boost confidence and woo travelers More than 100 countries already require proof of a negative coronavirus test for entry. Lori Aratani, Ian Duncan Washington Post

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Vaccine Unproven? No Problem in China, Where People Scramble for Shots

Tue, 2020-11-17 11:29 — mike kraft

Vaccine unproven? No problem in China, where people scramble for shots China has made its unproven candidates widely available to demonstrate their safety and effectiveness to a country that has long been skeptical of vaccines after a spate of quality scandals. Government officials and top pharmaceutical executives speak proudly of being inoculated. Sui-Lee Wee and Elsie Chen courant.com

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Pfizer to start pilot delivery program for its COVID-19 vaccine in four U.S. states

Tue, 2020-11-17 11:16 — mike kraft

Pfizer to start pilot delivery program for its COVID-19 vaccine in four U.S. states Pfizer Inc <PFE.N> has launched a pilot delivery program for its experimental COVID-19 vaccine in four U.S. states, as the U.S. drugmaker seeks to address distribution challenges facing its ultra-cold storage requirements. Reuters Staff U.S.

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International Overview: Europe, Asia

Tue, 2020-11-17 10:23 — mike kraft

The Latest: British PM Johnson tests negative for virus LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested negative for the coronavirus, but will complete 14 days of self-isolation because of contact with an infected person. Johnson’s... AP NEWS

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WHO tempers prospect of a coronavirus vaccine with warning of a long distribution fight to come

Mon, 2020-11-16 19:33 — mike kraft

WHO tempers prospect of a coronavirus vaccine with warning of a long fight to come Finding a coronavirus vaccine is like building a base camp on Mount Everest, not reaching the summit, the WHO says. Adam Taylor Washington Post

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Bars and shops closed as Europe battles second wave of coronavirus

Mon, 2020-11-16 12:19 — mike kraft

Bars and shops closed as Europe battles second wave of coronavirus Strict measures – including curfews and states of emergencies – are in force once more across the continent as Covid cases surge Emma Graham-Harrison the Guardian

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Canadian coronavirus cases grow and spread as once-effective unity frays

Mon, 2020-11-16 11:04 — mike kraft

Canadian coronavirus cases grow and spread as once-effective unity frays Cracks are emerging in the “Team Canada” approach; a spiraling resurgence is buffeting provinces once heralded as success stories. Amanda Coletta Washington Post

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Moderna, 2nd virus vaccine shows overwhelming success in U.S. tests

Mon, 2020-11-16 10:26 — mike kraft

2nd virus vaccine shows overwhelming success in U.S. tests Moderna said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine is proving to be highly effective in a major trial, a second dash of hope in the global race for a shot to tame a resurgent virus that is now killing more... AP NEWS

Moderna said Monday its COVID-19 vaccine is proving to be highly effective in a major trial, a second dash of hope in the global race for a shot to tame a resurgent virus that is now killing more than 8,000 people a day worldwide.

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States enact more Covid-19 rules as the US hits 11 million cases

Sun, 2020-11-15 17:37 — mike kraft

States enact more Covid-19 rules as the US hits 11 million cases At least 45 states have reported more new infections this past week compared to the previous week. And while some officials toughen their restrictions, some say changing behavior is more important than shutting down. Holly Yan and Madeline Holcombe, CNN CNN

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Biden COVID-19 adviser: We can get pandemic under control without another national lockdown

Sun, 2020-11-15 12:07 — mike kraft

Biden COVID-19 adviser: We can get pandemic under control without Dr. Joseph Choi TheHill

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