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Not enough vaccine in Europe to stop third wave, warns German Health Minister

Fri, 2021-03-19 16:15 — mike kraft

Not enough vaccine in Europe to stop third wave, warns German Health Minister There is not enough Covid-19 vaccine in Europe to stop the third wave of coronavirus infections, German Health Minister Jens Spahn said on Friday. By <a href="/profiles/nectar-gan">Nectar Gan</a> and<a href="https://twitter.com/robpicheta" target="_blank"> Rob Picheta</a>, CNN CNN

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Low-dose aspirin is useful against Covid --researchers

Fri, 2021-03-19 00:16 — mike kraft

Low-dose aspirin can reduce the risk of ICU admission and death of Covid-19, researchers say The cheap, over-the-counter drug may help protect the lungs and reduce the need to put patients on ventilators. Ryan Prior, CNN CNN

(CNN) Low-dose aspirin may help protect the lungs and reduce the need to put patients on ventilators, researchers reported Wednesday.

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EU's drug investigators back AstraZeneca vaccine as safe and effective

Thu, 2021-03-18 20:21 — mike kraft

EU's drug regulator backs 'safe and effective' AstraZeneca vaccine The EU's drug watchdog said on Thursday it is still convinced the benefits of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine outweigh the risks following an investigation into reports of blood clots that prompted more than a dozen nations to suspend its use. Anthony Deutsch, Toby Sterling U.S.

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OVERVIEW: Coronavirus development briefs, Europe and elsewhere

Thu, 2021-03-18 17:54 — mike kraft

Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus Britain said on Thursday that there were lumps and bumps in the global vaccine supply chain that were causing slower than expected deliveries and scolded the European Union for threatening to slap a ban on vaccine exports. Reuters Staff U.S.

(Reuters) - Britain said on Thursday that there were lumps and bumps in the global vaccine supply chain that were causing slower than expected deliveries and scolded the European Union for threatening to slap a ban on vaccine exports.

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Some Long Covid Patients Feel Much Better After Getting the Vaccine

Thu, 2021-03-18 17:17 — mike kraft

...a number of people ...are reporting that the post-Covid symptoms they’ve experienced for months have begun improving, sometimes significantly, after they got the vaccine. It’s a phenomenon that doctors and scientists are watching closely, but as with much about the yearlong coronavirus pandemic, there are many uncertainties.

Scientists are only beginning to study any potential effect of vaccines on long Covid symptoms. Anecdotes run the gamut: Besides those who report feeling better after the shots, many people say they have experienced no change and a small number say they feel worse.

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CDC’s Messonnier says no change in the Covid-19 vaccine regimen as we know it works

Thu, 2021-03-18 17:09 — mike kraft

Messonnier: We can't stretch vaccine doses unless we know it works “We have to stick with what we know works,” Nancy Messonnier of the CDC told @HelenBranswell during a live virtual conversation today. Andrew Joseph STAT

In an effort to stretch the supply of Covid-19 vaccines, some have advocated for further spacing out the two doses required for some of the shots or, in the case of the Moderna vaccine, lowering the dosage given with each jab.

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Training dogs for detecting COVID-19--a possible new task

Thu, 2021-03-18 02:49 — mike kraft

Thai trainer says dogs 95 percent accurate in detecting COVID-19 Dogs trained to detect COVID-19 have done so with 95 percent accuracy over the past six months, the head of a training program in Thailand said this week. Lexi Lonas TheHill

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EU proposes a Covid-19 ccertificate that would make travel easier for European residents.

Thu, 2021-03-18 02:30 — mike kraft

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/03/17/world/covid-19-coronavirus#to-save-the-summer-tourist-season-travel-certificates-are-proposed-in-europe

The European Union proposed a Covid-19 certificate on Wednesday that would allow people to travel more freely, a move aimed at saving the summer tourist season for member states that depend on it economically.

The proposed document, known as a Digital Green Certificate, would allow residents of member nations to travel at will within the bloc if they have proof of Covid-19 vaccination, a negative test result or a documented recovery from the coronavirus.

The certificates would be free and would be available in digital or paper format.

“The Digital Green Certificate will not be a precondition to free movement, and it will not discriminate in any way,” said Didier Reynders, the bloc’s top official for justice, adding that the aim was to “gradually restore free movement within the E.U. and avoid fragmentation.”

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Repeat COVID-19 infections rare, but protection not reliable, especially for older people

Thu, 2021-03-18 01:56 — mike kraft

Study: Repeat COVID-19 infections rare, but protection not reliable People who have recovered from a COVID-19 infection are likely to be protected from reinfection for at least six months, but according to a study published Wednesday, that protection drops dramatically for people over the age of 65. Nathaniel Weixel TheHill

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Insights into the review of reports of blood clots and AstraZeneca's vaccine?

Wed, 2021-03-17 23:50 — mike kraft

Explainer: How worried should we be about reports of blood clots and AstraZeneca's vaccine? Europe's drug watchdog is reviewing a small number of reports of bleeding, blood clots and low platelet counts in people who have received AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine. Ludwig Burger, Matthias Blamont U.S.

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Simulations showing the importance of windows to the reopening of schools.

Wed, 2021-03-17 21:04 — mike kraft

Why Opening Windows Is a Key to Reopening Schools A simulation of airflow in a real New York City classroom shows how simple ventilation and filtration can reduce the probability of coronavirus exposure. nytimes

The C.D.C. is urging communities to reopen schools as quickly as possible, but parents and teachers have raised questions about the quality of ventilation available in public school classrooms to protect against the coronavirus.

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Experts: Virus surge in Europe should raise caution flags for the US

Wed, 2021-03-17 18:46 — mike kraft

Experts: Virus surge in Europe a cautionary tale for US Optimism is spreading in the U.S. as COVID-19 deaths plummet and states ease restrictions and open vaccinations to younger adults. But across Europe, dread is setting in with another wave of... AP NEWS

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OVERVIEW: U.S. and international briefs-- AP and Reuters

Wed, 2021-03-17 18:33 — mike kraft

The Latest: Biden administration to send $10B to states WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is sending $10 billion to states to expand COVID-19 testing in schools, as part of its push to get more schools open five days a week before the end of the... AP NEWS

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WHO statement says the benefit of AstraZenca vaccine outweighs risk and recomends continuation

Wed, 2021-03-17 18:03 — mike kraft

WHO statement on AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine safety signals

Some countries in the European Union have temporarily suspended use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine as a precautionary measure based on reports of rare blood coagulation disorders in persons who had received the vaccine. Other countries in the EU – having considered the same information - have decided to continue using the vaccine in their immunization programmes.

Vaccination against COVID-19 will not reduce illness or deaths from other causes. Thromboembolic events are known to occur frequently. Venous thromboembolism is the third most common cardiovascular disease globally.

In extensive vaccination campaigns, it is routine for countries to signal potential adverse events following immunization. This does not necessarily mean that the events are linked to vaccination itself, but it is good practice to investigate them. It also shows that the surveillance system works and that effective controls are in place.

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