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Michigan's Covid-19 crisis could be a sign of what's to come for the US, expert says

Mon, 2021-04-12 10:15 — mike kraft

Michigan's Covid-19 crisis could be a sign of what's to come for the US, expert says As the US races to vaccinate more Americans, Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising, predominantly among younger people who haven't yet gotten a shot. Christina Maxouris, CNN CNN

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US suicides dropped last year, contrary to pandemic expectations/speculation

Fri, 2021-04-09 12:00 — mike kraft

US suicides dropped last year, defying pandemic expectations It is hard to say exactly why suicide deaths dropped so much, but one factor may be a phenomenon seen in the early stages of wars and national disasters, some experts suggested. “There's a heroism phase in every disaster period, where we're banding together and expressing lots of messages of support that we're in this together,” said Dr. Christine Moutier, chief medical officer of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. U.S.

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CDC Says More Virulent British Variant Of Coronavirus Now Dominant In U.S.

Wed, 2021-04-07 18:14 — mike kraft

CDC Says More Virulent British Strain Of Coronavirus Now Dominant In U.S. The variant known as B.1.1.7, which is more easily spread, was first identified in England last fall. Since then, it has spread quickly in the U.S. NPR.org

A more easily spread coronavirus variant first identified in England last year has now become the dominant strain in the U.S., the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday.

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In Michigan coronavirus surge, more patients are younger and healthier.

Tue, 2021-04-06 11:54 — mike kraft

In Michigan's latest coronavirus surge, there's a new kind of patient Michigan is in another coronavirus surge and hospitals are again on the front line, but this time they have a new type of patient: younger and healthier. Miguel Marquez, CNN CNN

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School team sports bigger driver of Covid-19 spread in the US than classrooms --Dr. Fauci

Tue, 2021-04-06 10:43 — mike kraft

Team sports bigger driver of Covid-19 spread in the US than classrooms, Fauci says Dr.

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ANALYSIS: The pandemic is entering a “tornado” phase in America.

Sat, 2021-04-03 13:29 — mike kraft

The Threat That COVID-19 Poses Now After a year of waves and surges, the pandemic is entering a “tornado” phase in America. Alexis C. Madrigal The Atlantic

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California tries to cope as maskless crowds flood vacation hotspots

Sat, 2021-04-03 11:11 — mike kraft

California scrambles as maskless crowds flood vacation hotspots Tens of thousands flood Santa Monica Pier as authorities send mixed messages about coronavirus safety the Guardian

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Can You Still Spread COVID-19 Even After Getting Vaccinated, and the nedd to keep wearing a mask

Sat, 2021-04-03 10:38 — mike kraft

Can You Still Spread COVID-19 Even After Getting Vaccinated? Here's What We Know So Far CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky had said that "vaccinated people do not carry the virus," but experts are saying to still use caution. Health.com

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France to start a nationwide schooolclosure and domestic travel bans to counter the spreading coronovirus.

Wed, 2021-03-31 18:58 — mike kraft

France to close schools, ban domestic travel as virus surges PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban, as the rapid spread of the virus ramped up... AP NEWS

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OVERVIEW: Italy imposes 5-day quarantine, BioNTech ramps up vaccine production

Tue, 2021-03-30 11:19 — mike kraft

The Latest: Italy orders 5-day quarantine on entries from EU ROME — Italy has imposed a five-day quarantine on people entering from other EU countries in a bid to deter Easter getaways and limit the spread of the coronavirus. Health Minister Roberto... AP NEWS

ROME — Italy has imposed a five-day quarantine on people entering from other EU countries in a bid to deter Easter getaways and limit the spread of the coronavirus.

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