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The Swedish experience: After deciding not to lock down, its COVID-19 death rate is up to 10 times higher than its neighbors

Sun, 2021-08-22 21:46 — mike kraft

A year and a half after Sweden decided not to lock down, its COVID-19 death rate is up to 10 times higher than its neighbors Sweden may have seen fewer people die of COVID-19 had it implemented tighter lockdown rules or mask mandates. Aria Bendix YahooNews

Sweden decided not to implement a full-scale lockdown during the pandemic.
It now has up to 10 times as many COVID-19 deaths per capita as its Nordic neighbors.

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U.S. CDC urges travelers at high risk of severe COVID-19 to avoid cruises

Sun, 2021-08-22 18:39 — mike kraft

U.S. CDC asks travelers at high risk of severe COVID-19 to avoid cruises The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said on Friday people at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19 should avoid travel on cruise ships, including river cruises, irrespective of their vaccination status. Reuters Reuters

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ITEMS: Superspreaders, tests, European and Australian demonstrations

Sat, 2021-08-21 21:57 — mike kraft

Euro 2020 final at Wembley was a "superspreader" event The Euro 2020 soccer final between England and Italy in July was a "superspreader" event due to the level of COVID-19 infection found in or around London's Wembley Stadium on the day, according to official data published on Friday. Reuters Reuters

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Vacinating problems: Misinformation at public forums, silent biblke belt preachers

Mon, 2021-08-16 17:55 — mike kraft

Misinformation at public forums vexes local boards, big tech KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — There are plenty of places to turn for accurate information about COVID-19. Your physician. Local health departments. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control. But not, perhaps, your local government's public comment session. AP NEWS

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Analysis: U.S. Homeland Security warns fresh COVID-19 restrictions could spark violent attacks

Sun, 2021-08-15 22:15 — mike kraft

U.S. Homeland Security warns fresh COVID-19 restrictions could spark violent attacks The U.S. Department of Homeland Security, in a new terrorism warning bulletin, said violent extremists could view the reimposition of COVID-19-related restrictions following the spread of coronavirus variants as a rationale to conduct attacks. Mark Hosenball Reuters

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Biden administration edges toward tougher vaccine rules while trying to avoid backlash

Thu, 2021-08-12 17:43 — mike kraft

Biden eyes tougher vaccine rules without provoking backlash WASHINGTON (AP) — When the pace of vaccinations in the U.S. first began to slow, President Joe Biden backed incentives like million-dollar cash lotteries if that's what it took to get shots in arms. AP NEWS

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Fake Covid-19 vaccination cards worry college officials

Wed, 2021-08-11 10:28 — mike kraft

Fake Covid-19 vaccination cards worry college officials Vaccine mandates have opened the door for those opposed to getting the vaccine to cheat the system, according to interviews with students, education and law enforcement officials. NBC News

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How doctors in Lousiania are getting more people to become vaccinated

Sun, 2021-08-08 14:04 — mike kraft

Delta variant, Louisiana doctors, slowly cracking vaccine resistance The crowd inside Floyd's Family Pharmacy was abuzz with an agitated energy. Brad Brooks U.S.

PONCHATOULA, La. (Reuters) - The crowd inside Floyd’s Family Pharmacy was abuzz with an agitated energy.

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Studies suggest lotteries or cash payouts improve vaccination rates

Wed, 2021-08-04 18:26 — mike kraft

Cash for shots? Studies suggest payouts improve vaccination rates Vaccine lotteries persuade some hesitant people, but New York City and White House want to bet on direct payments Science | AAAS

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With Covid cases rising sharply, Pediatric Academy advises masks for everyone older than 2

Tue, 2021-07-20 17:38 — mike kraft

US COVID-19 cases up 140% in past 2 weeks Plus, mask recommendations are returning, with a pediatrics group calling for them for schoolchildren. CIDRAP

With rising US COVID-19 cases, recommendations and mandates for masks are starting to pop up across the country, and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) today updated its recommendations for the upcoming school year, advising masks for everyone older than 2 years regardless of vaccination status.

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