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New COVID infections hit six-month high

Tue, 2021-08-10 08:06 — Naomisfreeman

New COVID infections hit six-month high The United States is averaging more than 100,000 new COVID-19 cases a day, the highest numbers since last February, before vaccines became widely available. Nathaniel Weixel TheHill

The CDC has emphasized that the spike in cases and hospitalizations is occurring largely among the unvaccinated.

"In places that are well vaccinated, we have quite good protection and we don't have a lot of surge. In places that are less well vaccinated, this virus is an opportunist and it has taken hold in those places in particular," Walensky said.

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Covid-19 variants that evade protection could emerge in the US if more people don't get vaccinated, Fauci says

Mon, 2021-08-09 09:42 — Naomisfreeman

Covid-19 variants that evade protection could emerge in the US if more people don't get vaccinated, Fauci says Covid-19 vaccines are protecting more than half the US population from current strains, experts say. But if too few people get vaccinated, the virus will be allowed to continue to spread -- and the result could be an even more dangerous variant, Dr. Anthony Fauci said. Madeline Holcombe, CNN CNN

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Florida Hospitals Are Filling Up As COVID-19 Cases Hit An All-Time High

Mon, 2021-08-09 09:33 — Naomisfreeman

Florida Hospitals Are Filling Up As COVID-19 Cases Hit An All-Time High Just shy of 24,000 coronavirus cases were reported in Florida on Friday, and its hospitals are feeling the pressure. Almost 44% of ICU beds in the state are occupied by COVID-19 patients. NPR.org

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ANALYIS: Highly Vaccinated States Keep Worst Covid-19 Outcomes in Check as Delta Spreads -- WSJ

Sun, 2021-08-08 14:10 — mike kraft

Highly Vaccinated States Keep Worst Covid-19 Outcomes in Check as Delta Spreads, WSJ Analysis Shows The Delta variant has driven up U.S. Covid-19 cases, but hospitalizations and deaths have risen more slowly in areas with more vaccinations, a Wall Street Journal analysis shows. Brianna Abbott, Jon Kamp, Kara Dapena and Randy Yeip WSJ

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U.S. teachers' union shifts stance to back vaccine mandate as COVID surges

Sun, 2021-08-08 12:45 — mike kraft

U.S. teachers' union shifts stance to back vaccine mandate as COVID surges COVID-19 vaccinations should be required for U.S.

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EU: too early to say if COVID booster needed as Germany, France press ahead

Fri, 2021-08-06 11:38 — mike kraft

EU: too early to say if COVID booster needed as Germany, France press ahead There's not enough data to recommend using COVID-19 vaccine boosters, the European Union's drugs regulator said on Friday, after major EU states said they would roll out a third dose for the most vulnerable from September. Francesco Guarascio Reuters

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Biden administration sees 'significant' rise in vaccinations as cases surge

Fri, 2021-08-06 10:37 — mike kraft

Biden administration sees 'significant' rise in vaccinations as cases Top White House officials highlighted a significant rise in vaccination rates on Thursday as the U.S. Justine Coleman TheHill

Top White House officials highlighted a significant rise in vaccination rates on Thursday as the U.S. endures surging COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths, especially in Florida and Texas.

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Early signs COVID-19 vaccines may not stop Delta transmission, UK report

Fri, 2021-08-06 10:15 — mike kraft

Early signs COVID-19 vaccines may not stop Delta transmission, England says There are early signs that people who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 may be able to transmit the Delta variant of the virus as easily as those who have not, scientists at Public Health England (PHE) said on Friday. Reuters Reuters

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Mounting Evidence that delta variant is dangerous for kids

Fri, 2021-08-06 10:07 — mike kraft

Evidence mounts that delta variant is dangerous for kids Children are rapidly getting sick from the delta variant of COVID-19. Christian Spencer TheHill

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More US employers mandate COVID-19 vaccines

Thu, 2021-08-05 16:04 — Naomisfreeman

More US employers mandate COVID-19 vaccines Tyson Foods and Microsoft announce that all employees will need to show proof of vaccination. CIDRAP

According to the Associated Press, the Springfield, Arkansas, company will offer a $200 bonus for all front-line workers who receive a vaccine. So far, only half of Tyson employees are vaccinated against COVID-19. . .

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