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Global Covid-19 deaths increase after declining for 9 consecutive weeks, WHO says

Wed, 2021-07-14 11:02 — mike kraft

Global Covid-19 deaths increase after declining for 9 consecutive weeks, WHO says Global Covid-19 deaths have increased after declining for nine consecutive weeks, the World Health Organization said in its weekly epidemiological report published Tuesday. By <a href="/profiles/meg-wagner">Meg Wagner</a>, <a href="/profiles/melissa-mahtani">Melissa Mahtani</a>, Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes, <a href="/profiles/fernando-alfonso-iii">Fernando Alfonso III</a> and <a href="/profiles/veronica-rocha">Veronica Rocha</a>, CNN CNN

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TheHill.com CDC official says more information needed on boosters

Tue, 2021-07-13 17:45 — mike kraft

CDC official says more information needed on boosters Health officials need more information on whether COVID-19 booster vaccines would increase the risk of serious side effects, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) official said on Justine Coleman TheHill

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No immediate changes after Pfizer and US officials meet to discuss possible booster shots

Tue, 2021-07-13 09:36 — mike kraft

'Nothing has changed' after briefing with Pfizer on booster shots Pfizer executives briefed US federal health officials Monday about why they believe a third booster shot of its vaccine will be needed. Amanda Sealy and Kaitlan Collins, CNN CNN

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France and Greece mandate vaccinations for health workers

Tue, 2021-07-13 09:24 — mike kraft

Covid-19 global updates: France and Greece mandate vaccinations for health workers amid delta variant surge The two European countries also announced new restrictions that would require proof of vaccination to take part in certain activities. Erin Cunningham Washington Post

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More than 600 Thai Medicalworkers infected despite shots of China's Siovac vaccinine

Sun, 2021-07-11 20:34 — mike kraft

Hundreds of Thai medical workers infected despite Sinovac vaccinations Thailand's health ministry said on Sunday more than 600 medical workers who received two doses of China's Sinovac vaccine (SVA.O) have been infected with COVID-19, as authorities weigh giving booster doses to raise immunity. Reuters Reuters

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Pfizer and U.S. officials to discuss possible vaccine booster Monday

Sun, 2021-07-11 18:13 — mike kraft

Pfizer to discuss vaccine booster with US officials Monday WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer says it plans to meet with top U.S. health officials Monday to discuss the drugmaker’s request for federal authorization of a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine as President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser acknowledged that "it is entirely conceivable, maybe likely” that booster shots will be needed. AP NEWS

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WHO says Africa suffers ‘worst pandemic week ever

Fri, 2021-07-09 11:06 — mike kraft

Covid-19 global updates: Africa suffers ‘worst pandemic week ever’ as cases surge, vaccinations lag The latest wave of infections is driven in part by more contagious variants such as delta, health experts say, although there are signs that more vaccines are on the way. Erin Cunningham Washington Post

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DISCUSSION: Can we stretch existing Covid vaccines to inoculate more people? Experts are divided

Fri, 2021-07-09 10:13 — mike kraft

Can we stretch existing Covid vaccines to inoculate more people? Is the world is using more vaccine than it needs to on each person immunized, depriving people in the queue of a chance to be protected? Helen Branswell STAT

With the global supply of Covid-19 vaccine still woefully inadequate, vaccine makers are scouring the pharmaceutical landscape for partners to ramp up manufacturing, and civil society groups are pressing politicians to waive intellectual property protections in a bid to spur still more production.

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Study: The Delta Variant Isn't Just Hyper-Contagious. It Also Grows More Rapidly Inside victims

Fri, 2021-07-09 09:27 — mike kraft

The Delta Variant Isn't Just Hyper-Contagious. It Also Grows More Rapidly Inside You New research from China suggests people infected with the delta variant have, on average, about 1,000 times more virus in their respiratory tracts than those infected with the original strain. NPR.org

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Overview: WHO sounds alarm as global deaths top 4 million, delta spreads to 100 countries

Fri, 2021-07-09 09:14 — mike kraft

Coronavirus world updates: WHO sounds alarm as global deaths top 4 million, delta spreads to 100 countries WHO chief warned that more contagious variants are “currently winning the race against vaccines” with much of the world’s population unvaccinated. Erin Cunningham Washington Post

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