Vaccinations

Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine is rising, but so is pessimism about getting back to normal; Some Health workers still reluctant

Mon, 2021-01-18 19:01 — mike kraft

Exclusive: Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccine is rising, but so is pessimism about getting back to normal A USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll finds more Americans believe the COVID-19 vaccine is safe, but doubts about getting back to normal is on the rise. YahooNews

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Israeli hospital: 98% of staff who got 2nd shot have high-level COVID antibodies

Mon, 2021-01-18 12:44 — mike kraft

Israeli hospital: 98% of staff who got 2nd shot have high-level COVID antibodies * * * timesofisrael

A new serological study conducted at Sheba Medical Center in Ramat Gan has shown 98% of hospital workers who received the second dose of the coronavirus vaccine have developed a high level of antibodies to fight off the virus.

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COVID-19 testing capacity strained as localities struggle with vaccine staffing

Mon, 2021-01-18 11:02 — mike kraft

COVID-19 testing capacity strained as localities struggle with Local health departments struggling to find enough staff to carry out a massive vaccination campaign are finding that another key weapon against the coronavirus is being threatened: testing capacity. Peter Sullivan TheHill

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WHO chief lambasts vaccine profits, demands elderly go first

Mon, 2021-01-18 10:35 — mike kraft

WHO chief lambasts vaccine profits, demands elderly go first GENEVA (AP) — The World Health Organization chief on Monday lambasted drugmakers' profits and vaccine inequalities, saying it’s “not right” that younger, healthier adults in wealthy countries get... AP NEWS

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Who is ‘essential’? Food and farm workers left in limbo in vaccine priorities

Sun, 2021-01-17 13:38 — mike kraft

Who is ‘essential’? Food and farm workers left in limbo in vaccine priorities Labor advocates point to resistance from officials and other difficulties in getting food and farm workers to be prioritized. POLITICO

The nation’s food workers, hit hard by Covid-19 infections throughout the crisis, are finding resistance in the race to get vaccinated.

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Some states are seeing higher numbers of Covid-19 cases as others ease restrictions. L.A.County reaches million mark

Sun, 2021-01-17 13:19 — mike kraft

Some states are seeing higher numbers of Covid-19 cases as others ease restrictions While some states are seeing improving outlooks in their battle against Covid-19, other parts of the nation are hitting tragic records. Travis Caldwell, CNN CNN

(CNN) While some states are seeing improving outlooks in their battle against Covid-19, other parts of the nation are hitting tragic records. ...

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Fauci says new vaccines could be ready for possible approval within weeks, earlie holdback statements were a misunderstanding

Sun, 2021-01-17 13:06 — mike kraft

Fauci says new vaccines could be ready for possible approval within weeks, not months Amid frustration and delays of administering current vaccines, Fauci said President-elect Biden's goal of 100 million doses in 100 days is achievable. NBC News

WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci, one of the nation’s foremost public health experts, said Sunday that the U.S. is “weeks away, not months away” from considering the approval of new coronavirus vaccines.

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Black Americans are getting vaccinated at lower rates than white Americans

Sat, 2021-01-16 12:43 — mike kraft

Black Americans are getting vaccinated at lower rates than white Americans About 3 percent of Americans have received at least one dose of a coronavirus vaccine so far. NBC News

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India launches what could be the world’s largest vaccination campaign. But it’s unclear if one of the vaccines works.

Sat, 2021-01-16 11:21 — mike kraft

India launches what could be the world’s largest vaccination campaign. But it’s unclear if one of the vaccines works. India rolls out two locally made vaccines but only one has completed a Phase 3 trial. Joanna Slater, Niha Masih Washington Post

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OVERVIEW: U.S and International --AP

Sat, 2021-01-16 11:16 — mike kraft

The Latest: Germany reaches more than 1 million vaccinations BERLIN -- Germany has carried out more than a million vaccinations as new infections and deaths remain high and officials mull whether to increase lockdown measures. Figures released by the... AP NEWS

LOS ANGELES — California officials are touting a new mass vaccination site at Dodger Stadium while acknowledging it’s unclear how much more supply is coming from the federal government.

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