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FDA authorizes 1st rapid virus test that gives results at home

Wed, 2020-11-18 09:07 — mike kraft

FDA allows 1st rapid virus test that gives results at home WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Tuesday allowed emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be performed entirely at home and delivers results in 30 minutes. The... AP NEWS

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Tuesday allowed emergency use of the first rapid coronavirus test that can be performed entirely at home and delivers results in 30 minutes.

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" ...following the science’: How the Covid-19 pandemic has been curtailed in Cherokee Nation

Tue, 2020-11-17 17:26 — mike kraft

How the Covid-19 pandemic has been curtailed in Cherokee Nation - STAT While the United States flounders in its response to the coronavirus, another nation — one within our own borders — is faring much better. Usha Lee McFarling STAT

While the United States flounders in its response to the coronavirus, another nation — one within our own borders — is faring much better.

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Vaccine Unproven? No Problem in China, Where People Scramble for Shots

Tue, 2020-11-17 11:29 — mike kraft

Vaccine unproven? No problem in China, where people scramble for shots China has made its unproven candidates widely available to demonstrate their safety and effectiveness to a country that has long been skeptical of vaccines after a spate of quality scandals. Government officials and top pharmaceutical executives speak proudly of being inoculated. Sui-Lee Wee and Elsie Chen courant.com

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International Overview: Europe, Asia

Tue, 2020-11-17 10:23 — mike kraft

The Latest: British PM Johnson tests negative for virus LONDON — British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has tested negative for the coronavirus, but will complete 14 days of self-isolation because of contact with an infected person. Johnson’s... AP NEWS

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WHO tempers prospect of a coronavirus vaccine with warning of a long distribution fight to come

Mon, 2020-11-16 19:33 — mike kraft

WHO tempers prospect of a coronavirus vaccine with warning of a long fight to come Finding a coronavirus vaccine is like building a base camp on Mount Everest, not reaching the summit, the WHO says. Adam Taylor Washington Post

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Bars and shops closed as Europe battles second wave of coronavirus

Mon, 2020-11-16 12:19 — mike kraft

Bars and shops closed as Europe battles second wave of coronavirus Strict measures – including curfews and states of emergencies – are in force once more across the continent as Covid cases surge Emma Graham-Harrison the Guardian

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Canadian coronavirus cases grow and spread as once-effective unity frays

Mon, 2020-11-16 11:04 — mike kraft

Canadian coronavirus cases grow and spread as once-effective unity frays Cracks are emerging in the “Team Canada” approach; a spiraling resurgence is buffeting provinces once heralded as success stories. Amanda Coletta Washington Post

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Biden COVID-19 adviser: We can get pandemic under control without another national lockdown

Sun, 2020-11-15 12:07 — mike kraft

Biden COVID-19 adviser: We can get pandemic under control without Dr. Joseph Choi TheHill

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International roundup of COVID-19 developments -Reuters

Sat, 2020-11-14 11:24 — mike kraft

Latest on worldwide spread of the coronavirus Delhi's COVID-19 deaths rose by a record number on Thursday and it reported the most infections in India, as government officials in Germany dampened hopes that a partial lockdown there would be lifted at the end of November. Reuters Staff U.S.

Reuters) - Delhi’s COVID-19 deaths rose by a record number on Thursday and it reported the most infections in India, as government officials in Germany dampened hopes that a partial lockdown there would be lifted at the end of November.

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Microsoft: Russian, North Korean hackers target vaccine work

Fri, 2020-11-13 19:05 — mike kraft

Microsoft: Russian, North Korean hackers target vaccine work BOSTON (AP) — Microsoft said it has detected attempts by state-backed Russian and North Korean hackers to steal valuable data from leading pharmaceutical companies and vaccine... AP NEWS

BOSTON (AP) — Microsoft said it has detected attempts by state-backed Russian and North Korean hackers to steal valuable data from leading pharmaceutical companies and vaccine researchers.

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