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USG plans to distributes more than 25 million masks to healthc enters, food pantries, etc.

Wed, 2021-02-24 13:51 — mike kraft

Biden administration to distribute more than 25 million masks The Biden administration will deliver more than 25 million masks to community health centers, food pantries and soup kitchens this spring as part of its battle against the coronavirus pandemic, the White House said on Wednesday. Reuters Staff U.S.

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NIH to launch research into Covid long term effects, plus international roundup

Wed, 2021-02-24 13:16 — mike kraft

Roundup: NIH to study ‘long-haul’ virus symptoms

WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Institutes of Health is launching research to understand the causes and consequences of the lingering brain fog, breathing problems and malaise reported by many recovering COVID-19 patients.

Dr. Anthony Fauci says some studies have shown up to 30% of patients report symptoms that can endure for months, complicating their return to normal routines and work, and plunging many recovering patients into depression.

Fauci noted at a White House coronavirus briefing on Wednesday that work at NIH started this week thanks to more than $1 billion provided by Congress for COVID-related medical research. Government scientists are looking to enlist doctors and research institutions around the country in the effort to learn about “long-haul” COVID-19.

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Clinics are springing up to treat covid long haulers.

Mon, 2021-02-22 10:35 — mike kraft

Clinics are springing up around the country for what some call a potential second pandemic: Long Covid From Washington state to Florida, from California to Massachusetts, facilities are opening to help the growing number of Americans who suffer from Covid-19 symptoms many months after their diagnosis. Theresa Waldrop, CNN CNN

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OPINION: Despite problems, America's vaccine rollout has been among the best in the world

Sun, 2021-02-21 12:52 — mike kraft

America's vaccine rollout has been among the best in the world It hasn't been perfect. It could be a whole lot worse. Dave Lawler Axios

America’s much-maligned vaccine rollout is actually going relatively well, at least compared to other wealthy countries.

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Florida governor DeSantis reverses course, accepts FEMA vaccination sites in minority areas

Sat, 2021-02-20 19:31 — mike kraft

DeSantis reverses course as Florida snags federal vaccine sites The four sites are expected to give a boost to areas that have most struggled to secure vaccines. Politico PRO

TALLAHASSEE — Florida is getting four federally-backed Covid-19 vaccination hubs in largely low-income communities of color, an announcement that comes after Gov. Ron DeSantis initially clashed with the Biden administration over federal vaccine help.

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U.S. Covid-19 hospitalizations drop to lowest level since November

Sat, 2021-02-20 16:33 — mike kraft

https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/20/health/us-coronavirus-saturday/index.html

Covid-19 hospitalizations in the US dip to lowest level since November

(CNN) Covid-19 hospitalizations in the US are at the lowest level since early November, when a fall surge in cases and deaths was picking up steam, data showed Saturday.

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Africa reaches 100,000 known COVID-19 deaths despite earlier low rates

Fri, 2021-02-19 11:23 — mike kraft

Africa reaches 100,000 known COVID-19 deaths as danger grows NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Africa has surpassed 100,000 confirmed deaths from COVID-19 as the continent praised for its early response to the pandemic now struggles with a dangerous resurgence and... AP NEWS

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Sharp drop in US life expectancy following pandemic emergence

Thu, 2021-02-18 19:35 — mike kraft

US life expectancy drops a year in pandemic, most since WWII Life expectancy in the United States dropped a staggering one year during the first half of 2020 as the coronavirus pandemic caused its first wave of deaths, health officials are... AP NEWS

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Schools: Is it safe to open schools? Yes, but ...a look at the considerations

Thu, 2021-02-18 13:37 — mike kraft

Is it safe to open schools? Yes, but ... Going back to school is frightening for many teachers and parents, especially with coronavirus rates remaining at high levels and new variants of the coronavirus emerging. And yet the negative consequences of all-remote learning are significant, too. Laura Meckler, Karin Brulliard, Brittany Shammas Washington Post

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Most U.S. firms hit with COVID-19 safety fines aren't paying up--Reuters

Thu, 2021-02-18 10:32 — mike kraft

Exclusive: Most U.S. firms hit with COVID-19 safety fines aren't paying up U.S. workplace safety regulators have announced more than $4 million in penalties on more than 300 employers they say put workers at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic. Chris Kirkham U.S.

(Reuters) - U.S. workplace safety regulators have announced more than $4 million in penalties on more than 300 employers they say put workers at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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