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Israeli study shows 4th shot of COVID-19 vaccine less effective on Omicron

Mon, 2022-01-17 13:50 — mike kraft
Israeli study shows 4th shot of COVID-19 vaccine less effective on Omicron A fourth shot of COVID-19 vaccine boosts antibodies to even higher levels than the third jab but it is not enough to prevent Omicron infections, according to a preliminary study in Israel. Reuters Reuters
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"Flurona’: Coronavirus and influenza co-infections reported as omicron surges

Wed, 2022-01-05 19:25 — mike kraft
What is ‘flurona’? Coronavirus and influenza co-infections reported as omicron surges. Cases have been detected in countries including United States, Israel, Brazil, the Philippines and Hungary. Jennifer Hassan Washington Post
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As flu cases rise alongside covid, experts fear that countries could face a 'twindemic.'

Wed, 2022-01-05 09:54 — mike kraft
The world has avoided a 'twindemic,' but as flu cases rise alongside covid, experts fear that could change A "twindemic" of covid-19 and influenza is a recipe for public health nightmares. Strict measures to control the spread of the coronavirus were expected to prevent flu transmission, which appears to have largely held true for 2020. But this flu season, some countries are on track to be hit much harder, while others could be spared.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post.
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Fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose boosts antibodies five-fold in Israeli study

Tue, 2022-01-04 20:26 — mike kraft
    Fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose boosts antibodies five-fold in Israeli study, PM says A fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine boosts antibodies five-fold a week after the shot is administered, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Tuesday, citing preliminary findings of an Israeli study. Jeffrey Heller,Maayan Lubell Reuters
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    Israel approves fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot for most vulnerable

    Thu, 2021-12-30 19:36 — mike kraft
    Israel approves fourth COVID-19 vaccine shot for most vulnerable Israel is to go ahead with second COVID-19 vaccine booster shots for people with weakened immune systems, the top government health official said on Thursday, but a final decision on wider usage is still pending. Jeffrey Heller Reuters
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    Trying to reach the unvaxed: Eforts by pastors, rabbis, undertakers

    Tue, 2021-12-28 11:55 — mike kraft
    Undertakers, rabbis join global fight promoting COVID shots | AP News In Germany, Lutheran pastors are offering COVID-19 shots inside churches. In Israel’s science-skeptical ultra-Orthodox community, trusted rabbis are trying to change minds. And in South Africa, undertakers are taking to the streets to spread the word. AP NEWS

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    Overview: Greece, Israel, Florida, Denmark, Ivory Coast, etc

    Mon, 2021-12-27 12:30 — mike kraft
    Live updates: Greece adds restrictions as cases rise | AP News ATHENS — In Greece, authorities announced additional restrictions after the highest number of daily confirmed infections, at 9,284, was announced since the start of the pandemic. Health Minister Thanos Plevris announced that starting Jan. AP NEWS

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    Israel to offer fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people over 60

    Tue, 2021-12-21 17:48 — mike kraft
    Israel set to offer fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine to people over 60 Israel announced on Tuesday that it will offer a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine to people older than 60, amid concern about the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus. Reuters Reuters

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    Israel to ban travel to US, Canada, other countries, over omicron variant

    Mon, 2021-12-20 11:51 — mike kraft
    Israel to ban travel to US, Canada over omicron variant | AP News JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli ministers on Monday agreed to ban travel to the United States, Canada and eight other countries amid the rapid, global spread of the omicron variant. Prime Minister Naftali Bennett’s office announced the decision following a Cabinet vote. AP NEWS

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    Germany shuts out unvaccinated, other internstional developments

    Thu, 2021-12-02 11:11 — mike kraft
    Live updates: Germany shuts out unvaccinated, eyes mandate | AP News BERLIN - Germans who aren’t vaccinated are to be excluded from nonessential stores, cultural and recreational venues. Also, Germany’s parliament is to consider a general vaccine mandate. German Chancellor Angela Merkel said Thursday the measures were necessary in light of concerns that hospitals in Germany could become overloaded with COVID-19 patients. AP NEWS

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    Merkel said, “The situation in our country is serious.”

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