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ANALYSIS: Why COVIDF-19 conspiracy theories persist

Wed, 2021-04-07 12:32 — mike kraft

Viral thoughts: Why COVID-19 conspiracy theories persist PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Daniel Roberts hadn’t had a vaccination since he was 6. No boosters, no tetanus shots. His parents taught him inoculations were dangerous, and when the coronavirus arrived,... AP NEWS

As the world struggles to break the grip of COVID-19, psychologists and misinformation experts are studying why the pandemic spawned so many conspiracy theories, which have led people to eschew masks, social distancing and vaccines.

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It may take all year before all willing adults in some states get vaccinated

Wed, 2021-04-07 09:41 — mike kraft

In the race to vaccinate against Covid-19, willing adults in some states may be waiting all year It may take until the end of the year to get coronavirus vaccine to all adults who want it, a CNN analysis shows. And there are two very different reasons why. Deidre McPhillips CNN

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Five states account for nearly half of new US coronavirus infections

Tue, 2021-04-06 17:19 — mike kraft

Nearly half of new US virus infections are in just 5 states Nearly half of new coronavirus infections nationwide are in just five states — a situation that is putting pressure on the federal government to consider changing how it distributes vaccines by... AP NEWS

Nearly half of new coronavirus infections nationwide are in just five states — a situation that is putting pressure on the federal government to consider changing how it distributes vaccines by sending more doses to hot spots.

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In Michigan coronavirus surge, more patients are younger and healthier.

Tue, 2021-04-06 11:54 — mike kraft

In Michigan's latest coronavirus surge, there's a new kind of patient Michigan is in another coronavirus surge and hospitals are again on the front line, but this time they have a new type of patient: younger and healthier. Miguel Marquez, CNN CNN

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Evangicals are the largest religious group unwilling to get coronavirus vaccines, some leaders are trying to change that

Sun, 2021-04-04 20:12 — mike kraft

Why "the pathway to ending the pandemic runs through the evangelical church" Public health officials' messaging isn't reaching many evangelicals. Some faith leaders are trying to change that. CBS News

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Noted epidemiologist Says covid varient causes US to confront a new wave of infections

Sun, 2021-04-04 19:35 — mike kraft

U.S. must confront Covid spike, noted epidemiologist warns "We are going to have to respond somehow," Michael Osterholm said. David Cohen POLITICO

A leading epidemiologist said Sunday the nation has to accept that a new wave of Covid cases has hit the United States.

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ANALYSIS: The pandemic is entering a “tornado” phase in America.

Sat, 2021-04-03 13:29 — mike kraft

The Threat That COVID-19 Poses Now After a year of waves and surges, the pandemic is entering a “tornado” phase in America. Alexis C. Madrigal The Atlantic

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California tries to cope as maskless crowds flood vacation hotspots

Sat, 2021-04-03 11:11 — mike kraft

California scrambles as maskless crowds flood vacation hotspots Tens of thousands flood Santa Monica Pier as authorities send mixed messages about coronavirus safety the Guardian

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New poll indicates increasing number of Americans are willing to take coronavirus vaccine no

Fri, 2021-04-02 21:48 — mike kraft

Many still hesitate to get vaccine, but reluctance is easing So few people came for COVID-19 vaccinations in one county in North Carolina that hospitals there now allow anyone 16 or older to get a shot, regardless of where they live. Get a shot, get a free... AP NEWS

So few people came for COVID-19 vaccinations in one county in North Carolina that hospitals there now allow anyone 16 or older to get a shot, regardless of where they live. Get a shot, get a free doughnut, the governor said.

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