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U.S. Surgeon General Calls spread of COVID-19 Misinformation An 'Urgent Threat'

Thu, 2021-07-15 09:24 — mike kraft

The U.S. Surgeon General Is Calling COVID-19 Misinformation An 'Urgent Threat' The nation's top doctor, Vivek Murthy, says misinformation will keep sowing mistrust and endangering lives unless all Americans do their part to fight it. NPR.org

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Delta's rise in Europe prompts renewed restrictions and a caution to the U.S.

Wed, 2021-07-14 13:54 — mike kraft

Delta variant’s rise plunges Europe into uncertainty — and offers a warning to the U.S. The swift spread of the Delta variant across Europe has upended wishful thinking of a quick return to normal from the COVID-19 pandemic — and is offering a warning to the U.S. Melissa Rossi YahooNews

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Human behavior, Superspreader 'explosions' continue to hinder pandemic control efforts

Wed, 2021-07-14 10:36 — mike kraft

Superspreader 'explosions' continue to plague pandemic efforts New coronavirus strains are a risk, but experts say human behavior and social interactions that lead to superspreader events remain the most serious threat. NBC News

Superspreader events that first seeded the coronavirus in the United States are keeping the pandemic smoldering, with experts pointing to human behavior and social circles as the main drivers.

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WHO warns individuals against mixing and matching COVID vaccines

Mon, 2021-07-12 19:17 — mike kraft

WHO warns against mixing and matching COVID vaccines The World Health Organization's chief scientist on Monday advised against people mixing and matching COVID-19 vaccines from different manufacturers, calling it a "dangerous trend" since there was little data available about the health impact. Reuters Reuters

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Philippine vaccine hesitancy drops as safety concerns ebb, poll shows

Mon, 2021-07-12 11:15 — mike kraft

Philippine vaccine hesitancy drops as safety concerns ebb, poll shows The number of Filipinos willing to get inoculated against the coronavirus rose to 43% in June from just 16% in February, an opinion poll showed on Monday, as concerns over the safety of vaccines eased. Reuters Staff U.S.

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Infections rise in 42 states; Fauci criticizes people cheering lack of vaccinations: other developments

Mon, 2021-07-12 09:31 — mike kraft

Infections rise in 42 states; Fauci says it's 'horrifying' to see people cheer lack of vaccinations: COVID-19 updates Forty-two states saw an increase in COVID-19 cases last week from the week before, a sign that the pandemic is not yet over. Latest news. John Bacon and Jorge L. Ortiz USA TODAY

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ANALYSIS: Looking at Biden's pragmatic approach to coronavirus rules

Thu, 2021-07-08 11:41 — mike kraft

Inside Biden's pragmatic approach to coronavirus rules President Biden has taken a decidedly cautious approach to COVID-19 passports and other rules governing the coronavirus, signaling a determination to not get in front of public opinion. Morgan Chalfant and Brett Samuels TheHill

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ANALYSIS: Russia’s Botched Pandemic Response

Tue, 2021-07-06 21:39 — mike kraft

The Shocking Enormity of Russia’s Botched Pandemic Response A massive third wave is spreading unchecked, anti-vaxxers are rampant, and the Kremlin’s vaccine diplomacy has failed

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Suggestions on how to persuade hesitants to get vaccine shots.

Mon, 2021-07-05 11:07 — mike kraft

They didn’t want to get Covid-19 shots. This is what convinced them. From encouragement from family to fears over new variants, this is what swayed vaccine holdouts. NBC News

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In interviews with NBC News, individuals who were initially reluctant to get their vaccinations said nudging from family members, fears about emerging variants and having the ability to shrug off rumors about the shot were among the reasons they finally decided to roll up their sleeves, months after the shot became available.

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