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U.S. COVID coverage for all residents dries up even as hospital costs rise

Fri, 2022-05-06 09:56 — mike kraft

COVID coverage for all dries up even as hospital costs rise WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, the U.S. came close to providing health care for all during the coronavirus pandemic — but for just one condition, COVID-19. AP NEWS

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, the U.S. came close to providing health care for all during the coronavirus pandemic — but for just one condition, COVID-19.

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A new WHO report indicates that other countries had more excess deaths that the US during the Covid pandemic

Thu, 2022-05-05 19:40 — mike kraft

Does US really have world's highest Covid death toll? A new report suggests other countries had more excess deaths than US during the pandemic. BBC News

The US is approaching one million Covid deaths - the highest total officially recorded anywhere in the world.

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The U.S. FDA restricts J&J’s COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clot risk

Thu, 2022-05-05 18:48 — mike kraft

FDA restricts J&J's COVID-19 vaccine due to blood clot risk WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators on Thursday strictly limited who can receive Johnson & Johnson’s COVID-19 vaccine due to the ongoing risk of rare but serious blood clots. The Food and Drug Administration said the shot should only be given to adults who cannot receive a different vaccine or specifically request J&J's vaccine. AP NEWS

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Disinformation: Fauci expresses concernt that some internet sources are targeting Black communities in Detroit and elsewhere

Thu, 2022-05-05 11:41 — mike kraft

Fauci: Areas like Michigan still faces severe problem of misinformation and disinformation on COVID-19 » WDET 101.9 FM The director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases says inaccurate data spreads faster over the internet than solid reporting about vaccines. Quinn Klinefelter WDET 101.9 FM » Detroit's NPR Station

The chief medical adviser to the White House says Michigan is battling more than COVID-19 – it’s fighting bad information about the virus.

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EU drug regulator hopes to approve COVID variant-adapted vaccines by autumn

Thu, 2022-05-05 10:59 — mike kraft

EU regulator hopes to approve COVID variant-adapted vaccines by autumn The European Union's drug regulator said on Thursday it hoped to have vaccines adapted to address coronavirus variants, such as Omicron, approved by September. Reuters Reuters

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North Carolina state employees getting extra day off for booster shot

Thu, 2022-05-05 10:50 — mike kraft

NC state employees getting extra day off for booster shot RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina state employees will get an extra day of vacation for receiving a COVID-19 booster, Gov. Roy Cooper announced Wednesday as state government uses a new incentive to increase vaccination rates. AP NEWS

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Florida behind in testing wastewater to track covid; meanwhile cases rise in South Florida

Thu, 2022-05-05 10:38 — mike kraft

Tracking COVID in wastewater is the future — but not in Florida Flushing the toilet can help scientists track surges of COVID-19. But Florida is behind other states in utilizing the technology. Tampa Bay Times

As COVID-19 testing continues to recede in Florida, it is far behind other states in tracking the virus with promising technology that relies on wastewater.

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