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Canada authorizes Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine

Wed, 2020-12-09 17:24 — mike kraft

Canada authorizes Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine Canada’s health regulator on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, making it the third country to authorize the use of the shot – as the green-lighting of the vaccine in the US is still New York Post

Canada’s health regulator on Wednesday approved Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, making it the third country to authorize the use of the shot – as the green-lighting of the vaccine in the US is still at least another day away.

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America Is Having A Third Coronavirus Wave. Some Countries Are Having Their First.

Fri, 2020-12-04 09:54 — mike kraft

America Is Having A Third Coronavirus Wave. Some Countries Are Having Their First. People and politicians have reached the "bargaining" stage of the pandemic. YahooNews

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OVERVIEW Latest on worldwide spread of the coronavirus --Reuters

Thu, 2020-12-03 11:01 — mike kraft

Factbox: Latest on worldwide spread of the coronavirus China ordered inspections of imported cold chain products to prevent the spread of COVID-19, while Australia said its international borders would stay shut for now and health officials warned Americans could face a "rough" winter. DEATHS AND INFECTIONS * For an interactive... Reuters Staff U.S.

(Reuters) - China ordered inspections of imported cold chain products to prevent the spread of COVID-19, while Australia said its international borders would stay shut for now and health officials warned Americans could face a "rough" winter.

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Asia Roundup of COVID-19 developments -_AP

Sun, 2020-11-29 10:51 — mike kraft

Asia Today: Cambodia tracks contacts after family infected PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — Cambodian officials say a family of six and another man tested positive for the coronavirus in a rare case of local infection, and Prime Minister Hun Sen expressed... AP NEWS

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Group of 20 leaders call for global coronavirus vaccine access as U.S. labs near approval

Sun, 2020-11-22 11:00 — mike kraft

Group of 20 leaders call for global coronavirus vaccine access as U.S. labs near approval The opening day of the virtual G-20 summit drew contrasts with Trump’s go-it-alone approach. Miriam Berger Washington Post

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Trudeau warns Canada's hospitals could be swamped, Toronto to enter COVID-19 lockdown

Fri, 2020-11-20 19:09 — mike kraft

Trudeau warns Canada's hospitals could be swamped, Toronto to enter COVID-19 lockdown Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday that Canada's hospital system could be overwhelmed by a possible quadrupling of new COVID-19 cases by year end as its biggest city Toronto prepared to impose a lockdown. David Ljunggren, Julie Gordon U.S.

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Hospital-Acquired SARS-CoV-2 InfectionLessons for Public Health

Mon, 2020-11-16 20:23 — mike kraft

Hospital-Acquired SARS-CoV-2 Infection This Viewpoint reviews the rare incidence of nosocomial SARS-CoV-2 infection and discusses ways it can be minimized, including use of surgical masks, proper ventilation, physical distancing, eye protection, regular testing, and the availability of sick leave for health care workers. JAMA_current

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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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Microsoft: Russian, North Korean hackers target vaccine work

Fri, 2020-11-13 19:05 — mike kraft

Microsoft: Russian, North Korean hackers target vaccine work BOSTON (AP) — Microsoft said it has detected attempts by state-backed Russian and North Korean hackers to steal valuable data from leading pharmaceutical companies and vaccine... AP NEWS

BOSTON (AP) — Microsoft said it has detected attempts by state-backed Russian and North Korean hackers to steal valuable data from leading pharmaceutical companies and vaccine researchers.

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