Vaccinations

Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine not affected by mutation seen in contagious coronavirus variant, study indicates

Fri, 2021-01-08 12:20 — mike kraft

Pfizer vaccine not affected by mutation in contagious coronavirus variant A mutation found in fast-spreading coronavirus variants does not negate the Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech. Andrew Joseph STAT

A mutation found in fast-spreading coronavirus variants does not negate the Covid-19 vaccine from Pfizer and BioNTech, researchers reported late Thursday.

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Vaccine rollout hits snag as some health workers balk at shots

Fri, 2021-01-08 11:20 — mike kraft

Vaccine rollout hits snag as health workers balk at shots The desperately awaited vaccination drive against the coronavirus in the U.S. is running into resistance from an unlikely quarter: Surprising numbers of health care workers who have seen firsthand... AP NEWS

The desperately awaited vaccination drive against the coronavirus in the U.S. is running into resistance from an unlikely quarter: Surprising numbers of health care workers who have seen firsthand the death and misery inflicted by COVID-19 are refusing shots.

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Biden will release all available vaccine doses in break from Trump administration policy of holding back stock for second dose -- CNN Report

Fri, 2021-01-08 10:52 — mike kraft

Exclusive: Biden will release all available vaccine doses in break from Trump administration policy of holding back stock for second dose President-elect Joe Biden will aim to release every available dose of the coronavirus vaccine when he takes office, a break with the Trump administration's strategy of holding back half of US vaccine production to ensure second doses are available. Sara Murray, CNN CNN

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US tops 4,000 daily deaths from coronavirus, other developments

Fri, 2021-01-08 10:31 — mike kraft

The Latest: US tops 4,000 daily deaths from coronavirus NEW YORK — The U.S. has topped 4,000 daily deaths from the coronavirus for the first time, breaking a record set just one day earlier. The tally from Johns Hopkins University shows the U.S.... AP NEWS

NEW YORK — The U.S. has topped 4,000 daily deaths from the coronavirus for the first time, breaking a record set just one day earlier.

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Mexico to ask help to get vaccines for migrants in US

Thu, 2021-01-07 21:41 — mike kraft

Mexico to ask help to get vaccines for migrants in US MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico said Wednesday it has been trying to get help from non-profit groups or the U.S. government to get coronavirus vaccines for Mexican migrants working in the United States.... AP NEWS

MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico said Wednesday it has been trying to get help from non-profit groups or the U.S. government to get coronavirus vaccines for Mexican migrants working in the United States.

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240 Israelis found with COVID after vaccination, underscoring need for vigilance

Thu, 2021-01-07 20:28 — mike kraft

240 Israelis found with COVID after vaccination, underscoring need for vigilance Pfizer's shot only begins having an effect 8-10 days after first injection, and only reaches full potential after the second dose timesofisrael

Illustrative: Antibodies attacking SARS-CoV-2 virus (Dr_Microbe;iStock by Getty Images)

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South Africa, Kenya announce large purchases of COVID-19 Vaccine

Thu, 2021-01-07 19:08 — mike kraft

South Africa buys 1.5 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccine JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa says it will import 1.5 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine to inoculate the country's health workers. This is South Africa’s first announcement of the... AP NEWS

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa says it will import 1.5 million doses of the AstraZeneca vaccine to inoculate the country’s health workers. This is South Africa’s first announcement of the purchase of a COVID-19 vaccine as its cases soar.

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Severe allergic reactions reported in the US after getting COVID-19 vaccine, but CDC says cases are rare

Thu, 2021-01-07 13:13 — mike kraft

Severe allergic reactions reported in the US after getting COVID-19 vaccine, but CDC says cases are rare The CDC detected 21 cases of anaphylaxis in a pool of more than 1.8 million administered first doses, translating to about 11 cases per million doses. Adrianna Rodriguez USA TODAY

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ANALYSIS: U.S. Vaccine Rollout Hindered by Faulty Coordination, Messaging

Thu, 2021-01-07 10:17 — mike kraft

U.S. Vaccine Rollout Hindered by Faulty Coordination, Messaging Angelica LaVito Bloomberg.com

As the U.S. grapples with record hospitalizations and deaths from the Covid-19 pandemic, a crucial vaccination rollout campaign is being impeded by inconsistent messaging and myriad state strategies as a new variant of the virus drives up infection rates, according to public health experts.

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Overshadowed by events in Washington, the virus was deadlier than ever.

Thu, 2021-01-07 09:58 — mike kraft

Virus deaths reach a new record of nearly 4,000 victims in the US

As Americans were transfixed by the spectacle of the Capitol under siege, the coronavirus continued to sweep across the United States.

Officials reported at least 3,963 new coronavirus deaths in the United States on Wednesday, a new single-day record, though delayed recording because of the holidays might have played a role. The daily death toll in New Hampshire, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania also set records.

Some states also reported single-day case records, while Illinois became one of five states that have now recorded their millionth case since the pandemic began.

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