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Native Americans: Initial vaccine rates were high but slowdown in getting boosters causes concern

Thu, 2022-03-31 11:05 — mike kraft

As omicron lurks, Native Americans wary of boosters Vaccination rates for American Indians and Alaska Natives were some of the highest in the country, but tribes say resistance has slowed efforts to boost members. NBC News

When Covid-19 vaccines first became available, Native Americans acted swiftly and with determination to get their shots — as though they had everything to lose.

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Kansas won’t enforce vaccine rule for nursing home workers

Thu, 2022-03-31 08:45 — mike kraft

Kansas won't enforce vaccine rule for nursing home workers TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's says Kansas won't enforce a federal mandate that nursing home workers get vaccinated against COVID-19, acknowledging Wednesday that it conflicts with an anti-mandate state law she signed four months ago. AP NEWS

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The next U.S phase of curbing Covid depends on the Senate negotiations

Wed, 2022-03-30 20:31 — mike kraft

The next phase of Covid depends on the Senate Lawmakers disagree on how to fund more pandemic aid and how urgently additional cash is needed. POLITICO

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COVID deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally--WHO

Wed, 2022-03-30 18:17 — mike kraft

WHO: COVID deaths jump by 40%, but cases falling globally GENEVA (AP) — The number of people killed by the coronavirus surged by more than 40% last week, likely due to changes in how COVID-19 deaths were reported across the Americas and by newly adjusted figures from India, according to a World Health Organization report released Wednesday. AP NEWS

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U.S. to end COVID-era order blocking migrants at Mexico border - sources

Wed, 2022-03-30 18:10 — mike kraft

U.S. to end COVID-era order blocking migrants at Mexico border - sources The expulsion policy, known as Title 42, has effectively closed down the U.S. asylum system at the border with Mexico. Ted Hesson,David Shepardson Reuters

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Ivermectin Does Not Reduce Risk of Covid Hospitalization, Large Study Finds

Wed, 2022-03-30 18:02 — mike kraft

The anti-parasitic drug ivermectin, which has surged in popularity as an alternative treatment for Covid-19 despite a lack of strong research to back it up, showed no sign of alleviating the disease, according to results of a large clinical trial published on Wednesday.

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Florida, other states file suits against CDC transit mask rule

Wed, 2022-03-30 09:32 — mike kraft

Florida, other states challenge CDC transit mask rule ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Twenty-one states with Republican attorneys general sued Tuesday to halt the federal government’s requirement that people wear masks on planes, trains, ferries and other public transportation amid the coronavirus pandemic. AP NEWS

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State to report COVID-19 data once per week as cases decline

Tue, 2022-03-29 09:54 — FNUOvviyaa

State to report COVID-19 data once per week as cases decline LANSING, Mich. (AP) — The state plans to begin reporting Michigan's COVID-19 data once per week as the numbers of cases and deaths decline. Michigan’s online COVID-19 dashboard will be updated only on Wednesdays, according to the Department of Health and Human Services. AP NEWS

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Michigan has reported more than 2 million confirmed COVID-19 cases and 32,758 deaths since the start of the pandemic.

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Wisconsin Makes Threats Against Healthcare Workers a Felony

Mon, 2022-03-28 19:52 — mike kraft

Wisconsin Makes Threats Against Healthcare Workers a Felony Offenders could go to prison for 6 years, but is that enough to prevent harassment and violence? Sophie Putka medpagetoday

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers (D) signed a bill into law on Wednesday that makes threatening a healthcare worker a felony.

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