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Breakthrough COVID-19 cases expected to become more common in coming months

Wed, 2021-09-22 12:15 — mike kraft

Breakthrough COVID-19 cases expected to become increasingly common Experts blame the rise of the delta variant and declining efficacy of coronavirus vaccines but say there is no need for alarm. Roll Call

A breakthrough case of COVID-19 occurs when a person contracts COVID-19 at least two full weeks after the final dose of the vaccine. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracks only breakthrough cases that result in hospitalization or death, as these incidences are both serious and very rare.

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Overview: Covid international developments briefs

Wed, 2021-09-22 09:42 — mike kraft

Factbox - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus President Joe Biden will push world leaders on Wednesday to do more to curb the COVID-19 pandemic, and announce a U.S. pledge to buy 500 million more vaccine doses to donate to other countries. Reuters Staff U.S.

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Long COVID Is A Mystery. Here's How Scientists Are Trying To Crack It

Tue, 2021-09-21 19:53 — mike kraft

What Causes Long COVID Is A Mystery. Here's How Scientists Are Trying To Crack It It's not clear why some people who get COVID-19 are plagued with symptoms for many months after being infected, but scientists are investigating what's behind these "long haul" cases. NPR.org

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A COVID-19 booster shot that could protect against multiple variants at once is being tested in humans for the first time

Tue, 2021-09-21 16:59 — Naomisfreeman

A COVID-19 booster shot that could protect against multiple variants at once is being tested in humans for the first time Gritstone's booster shot uses vaccine tech that self-replicates once in the muscle, meaning potentially lower doses and therefore fewer side effects. Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce YahooNews

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A COVID-19 booster shot that could protect against multiple variants at once is being tested in humans for the first time

Tue, 2021-09-21 16:58 — Naomisfreeman

A COVID-19 booster shot that could protect against multiple variants at once is being tested in humans for the first time Gritstone's booster shot uses vaccine tech that self-replicates once in the muscle, meaning potentially lower doses and therefore fewer side effects. Dr. Catherine Schuster-Bruce YahooNews

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Biden bets on rapid COVID tests but they can be hard to find

Tue, 2021-09-21 16:55 — Naomisfreeman

Biden bets on rapid COVID tests but they can be hard to find WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is betting on millions more rapid, at-home tests to help curb the latest deadly wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, which is overloading hospitals and threatening to shutter classrooms around the country. AP NEWS

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Will AstraZeneca shots be accepted for travel to the US?

Tue, 2021-09-21 12:21 — Naomisfreeman

EU says people vaccinated with AstraZeneca shots should be able to travel to U.S BRUSSELS (Reuters) -The European Commission said on Tuesday it would make sense for the United States to allow travel by people vaccinated with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 shots, although existing U.S. guidance already authorises those travellers. On Monday, the White House said it would lift restrictions from November that bar EU citizens, including those fully vaccinated, from traveling to the United States.

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CDC recommends waiting period for Afghan flights to U.S. after measles cases

Mon, 2021-09-20 18:56 — mike kraft

CDC recommends waiting period for Afghan flights to U.S. after measles cases The CDC announced that it would halt flights to the U.S. for Afghan evacuees for at least a week out of an abundance of caution. Erin Banco POLITICO

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is recommending the Biden administration halt flights of Afghan evacuees from military bases overseas to the U.S. for at least 21 days following a measles vaccination, according to two people with direct knowledge of the matter.

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