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What should you do if you get a breakthrough infection? Advice from an expert weighs in

Sun, 2021-08-22 21:23 — mike kraft

What should you do if you get a breakthrough infection? Our expert weighs in Many people have questions about what to do if they are vaccinated but test positive. Should they isolate, and for how long? What about family members? CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen has some answers. Katia Hetter, CNN CNN

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U.S: Mask, vaccine conflicts descend into violence and harassment

Sun, 2021-08-22 21:11 — mike kraft

Mask, vaccine conflicts descend into violence and harassment PHOENIX (AP) — The Hawaii lieutenant governor watched in horror as protesters showed up outside his condo, yelled at him through bullhorns and beamed strobe lights into the building to harass him over vaccine requirements. AP NEWS

PHOENIX (AP) — The Hawaii lieutenant governor watched in horror as protesters showed up outside his condo, yelled at him through bullhorns and beamed strobe lights into the building to harass him over vaccine requirements.

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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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Jesse Jackson, wife hospitalized after testing positive; Pfizer vaccine could win FDA approval soon, other developments

Sun, 2021-08-22 18:32 — mike kraft

Jesse Jackson, wife hospitalized after testing positive; Pfizer vaccine could win FDA approval soon: Live COVID-19 updates Jesse Jackson was vaccinated against the virus and received his first dose in January during a publicized event. Latest COVID-19 news. Jeanine Santucci and John Bacon USA TODAY

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Some U.S. hospitals reach critical levels, Lousiana governor says state has "astronomical level" of new cases

Sat, 2021-08-21 21:16 — mike kraft

Louisiana sees 'astronomical' number of new Covid-19 cases, governor says With the continued spread of the more infectious Delta variant, health and elected officials warned that hospitals across the country are reaching critical levels of Covid-19 patients, especially in areas with lower vaccination rates. Travis Caldwell, CNN CNN

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Florida's COVID surge 'a crisis of unprecedented proportions -- school districts battle for masks, other updates.

Sat, 2021-08-21 21:08 — mike kraft

Florida's COVID surge 'a crisis of unprecedented proportions,' doctor says; school districts battle for masks. Latest COVID-19 updates Florida school districts are in the middle of a tug-of-war between state and federal authorities over mask mandates. The latest COVID updates. Jeanine Santucci and Christine Fernando USA TODAY

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As more around world get vaccinated, fewer give blood

Fri, 2021-08-20 11:55 — mike kraft

In COVID hangover, as more around world get vaccinated, fewer give blood From Seoul to Paris, and Moscow to Bangkok, concerned citizens are lining up for shots as COVID-19 case numbers swell. That may ease pressure on stretched hospitals around the world, but with it comes a hangover - a severe shortage of blood donors. Sangmi Cha Reuters

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Overview: Summary of international COVID-19 related developments

Fri, 2021-08-20 11:36 — mike kraft

Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus Nations from Australia to Vietnam announced more drastic curbs and longer lockdowns on Friday, as authorities struggle to rein in outbreaks of the highly infectious Delta variant. Reuters Reuters

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Florida: 'Bracing for the worst' in the state's COVID-19 hot zone

Fri, 2021-08-20 10:56 — mike kraft

'Bracing for the worst' in Florida's COVID-19 hot zone JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — As quickly as one COVID patient is discharged, another waits for a bed in northeast Florida, the hot zone of the state's latest surge. But the patients at Baptist Health’s five hospitals across Jacksonville are younger and getting sick from the virus faster than people did last summer. AP NEWS

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Gulf Coast's beloved 'Redneck Riviera' now a virus hotspot

Fri, 2021-08-20 10:46 — mike kraft

Gulf Coast's beloved 'Redneck Riviera' now a virus hotspot GULF SHORES, Ala. (AP) — Tourists and servers alike dance atop tables and in the aisles at one restaurant on the “Redneck Riviera,” a beloved stretch of towns along the northern Gulf Coast where beaches, bars and stores are packed. AP NEWS

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