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Analysis:The U.S. may be less prepared for the next pandemic than it was for the current one because of threats, resignations and politics--NY Times survey .

Mon, 2021-10-18 12:06 — mike kraft

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State and local public health departments across the country have endured not only the public’s fury, but widespread staff defections, burnout, firings, unpredictable funding and a significant erosion in their authority to impose the health orders that were critical to America’s early response to the pandemic.

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The risk of dying from Covid-19 in the U.S. is 11 times higher for unvaccinated adults than for fully vaccinated adults--new CDC study

Fri, 2021-10-15 17:27 — mike kraft

New CDC data shows the risk of dying from Covid-19 is 11 times higher for unvaccinated adults than for fully vaccinated adults Throughout August, the risk of dying from Covid-19 was 11 times higher for unvaccinated adults than for fully vaccinated adults in the United States, according to new data published by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Deidre McPhillips, CNN CNN

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African women are behind in vaccination efforts

Thu, 2021-10-14 16:44 — mike kraft

Women left behind: Gender gap emerges in Africa's vaccines SARE GIBEL, Gambia (AP) — The health outreach workers who drove past Lama Mballow's village with a megaphone handed out T-shirts emblazoned with the words: “I GOT MY COVID-19 VACCINE!” By then, the women in Sare Gibel already had heard the rumors on social media: The vaccines could make your blood stop or cause you to miscarry. AP NEWS

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Why Many Black Americans Decided to get Covid Vaccine Shots

Thu, 2021-10-14 10:30 — mike kraft

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In the first months after the vaccine rollout, Black Americans were far less likely than white Americans to be vaccinated. In addition to the difficulty of obtaining shots in their communities, their hesitancy was fueled by a powerful combination of general mistrust of the government and medical institutions, and misinformation over the safety and efficacy of the vaccines.

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Human behavior will determine when the Covid-19 pandemic ends, CDC director says

Fri, 2021-10-08 10:00 — mike kraft

Human behavior will determine when the Covid-19 pandemic ends, CDC director says The US is making headway in its battle against Covid-19 -- with infection and hospitalization rates on the decline after a surge fueled by the highly transmissible Delta variant. Aya Elamroussi and Mallika Kallingal, CNN CNN

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Los Angeles officials approve one of strictest US vaccination mandates, other mandates likely

Wed, 2021-10-06 17:37 — mike kraft

Los Angeles OKs one of strictest US vaccination mandates LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles leaders on Wednesday approved one of the nation's strictest vaccine mandates — a sweeping measure that requires the shots for everyone entering bars, restaurants, nail salons, gyms or even a Lakers game. AP NEWS

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For indoor holiday parties, CDC advises using a window fan to circulate the air

Tue, 2021-10-05 21:24 — mike kraft

CDC's holiday party guidance: Window fans The agency's guidance on upcoming celebrations includes gathering outdoors and staying 6 feet apart. NBC News

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's recommendations for the upcoming holiday season include the idea of using a window fan to keep air at an indoor party as fresh as possible. ...

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Attorney General Garland takes steps to respond to ‘disturbing spike’ in threats against educators

Tue, 2021-10-05 17:37 — mike kraft

Garland taps FBI in response to ‘disturbing spike’ in threats against educators Recent school board meetings have been packed with protestors who denounce Covid-19 mask mandates, political interpretations of critical race theory and other highly-politicized issues. Juan Perez Jr. POLITICO

Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday ordered federal law enforcement authorities to huddle with local leaders in the coming weeks to address what the nation’s top prosecutor called a recent “disturbing spike in harassment, intimidation, and threats of violence” against educators and school board members.

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