Obesity is a key factor in the severity of a COVID-19 diagnosis, according to a new study published Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Scientists still trying to track and evaluate the numerous coronavirus varians found in the US

Mon, 2021-03-08 18:18 — mike kraft

Multitude of coronavirus variants found in the US — but the threat is unclear Ramped-up sequencing efforts are helping to identify mutations that might boost transmission or help a virus evade immune responses. Ewen Callaway nature

For the scientists who have spent the past year poring over hundreds of thousands of coronavirus genomes, the United States has been an enigma. Despite having world-leading genome sequencing infrastructure and experiencing more COVID infections than any other country, the United States has until recently lagged far behind in sequencing coronavirus genomes and spotting worrisome variants.

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Roundup of some of the latest studies on treatments and vaccines for the coronavirus

Mon, 2021-03-08 18:05 — mike kraft

Vaccine response may be weaker in elderly; Merck drug shows promise in reducing virus level The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. Nancy Lapid U.S.

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Studies indicate Pfizer and Chinese vaccines may be effective against Brazilian variant

Mon, 2021-03-08 17:53 — mike kraft

Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine neutralizes Brazil variant in lab study The COVID-19 vaccine from Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE was able to neutralize a new variant of the coronavirus spreading rapidly in Brazil, according to a laboratory study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on Monday. Michael Erman U.S.

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U.S. Covid-19 cases fell last week, vaccinations top 2.2 million - Reuters tally

Mon, 2021-03-08 17:32 — mike kraft

New U.S. COVID-19 cases fall 12% last week, vaccinations top 2 million a day The United States reported a 12% decline in new cases of COVID-19 last week, while vaccinations accelerated to a record 2.2 million shots per day, according to a Reuters analysis of state, county and CDC data. Reuters Staff U.S.

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CDC's new guidance for persons fully vaccinated: OK for small groups indoors, but still masks in public

Mon, 2021-03-08 17:16 — mike kraft

Covid-19 Live Updates: Vaccinated People May Meet Indoors in Small Groups but Should Still Mask in Public, C.D.C. Says Syria’s leader tests positive for the virus. New York City public high schools are scheduled to reopen on March 22. nytimes

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday issued long-awaited advice to Americans fully vaccinated against Covid-19, freeing them to take some liberties that the unvaccinated should not, including gathering indoors in small groups without precautions while still adhering to masking and distancing in public spaces.

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Some children's hospitals see a surge in rare Covid-19 complication MIS-C

Mon, 2021-03-08 12:44 — mike kraft

Some children's hospitals see a surge in rare Covid-19 complication MIS-C Katharine Dunn's son, Nolan had been running a low grade fever for about a week, when it started getting higher, she took him to the doctor who said it was likely a regular virus, but she found out it was much worse. Jen Christensen, CNN CNN

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High schoolers likely to receive coronavirus vaccines by early autumn--health officials

Mon, 2021-03-08 12:33 — mike kraft

Fauci predicts high schoolers will receive coronavirus vaccinations Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, predicted on Sunday that high school students across the country will be able to receive COVID-19 vaccines in the early fall of this year. Marina Pitofsky TheHill

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State-by- State graphs on COVID-19 Vaccination progress

Mon, 2021-03-08 12:23 — mike kraft

How Is The COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Going In Your State? The U.S. is engaged in a massive effort to vaccinate the bulk of its population against COVID-19. But some states are working faster than others. See how yours is faring. NPR.org

The U.S. is working to vaccinate a high percentage of its population against COVID-19 as soon as possible to stop the spread of the disease and end the outbreak in the country.

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