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OVERVIEW: U.S. and International

Tue, 2021-02-23 17:39 — mike kraft

U.S and international COVID-related developments

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- California lawmakers have cleared the way for 5.7 million people to get at least $600 in one-time payments, part of a state-sized coronavirus relief package aimed at helping lower-income people weather what they hope is the last legs of the pandemic.

The state Legislature passed the bill by a wide margin on Monday...

BUDAPEST — Officials in Hungary are urging people to trust in the vaccines already approved by the country ahead of a planned rollout Wednesday of a COVID-19 vaccine developed in China.

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Overview of how the coronavirus pandemic is receeding, mainly in 6 countries

Tue, 2021-02-23 02:30 — mike kraft

The Pandemic Is Receding in the Worst Hotspots. Will It Last? Global cases are at half of their peak a month ago, offering a fragile window of opportunity as vaccinations begin to take effect. nytimes

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British data study says COVID-19 vaccines sharply cut hospitalizations

Tue, 2021-02-23 01:11 — mike kraft

LONDON (AP) — Two U.K. studies released Monday showed that COVID-19 vaccination programs are contributing to a sharp drop in hospitalizations, boosting hopes that the shots will work as well in the real world as they have in carefully controlled studies.

Preliminary results from a study in Scotland found that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine reduced hospital admissions by up to 85% four weeks after the first dose, while the Oxford-AstraZeneca shot cut admissions by up to 94%. In England, preliminary data from a study of health care workers showed that the Pfizer vaccine reduced the risk of catching COVID-19 by 70% after one dose, a figure that rose to 85% after the second.

“This new evidence shows that the jab protects you, and protects those around you,” U.K. Health Secretary Matt Hancock said. “It is important that we see as much evidence as possible on the vaccine’s impact on protection and on transmission and we will continue to publish evidence as we gather it.’’

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U.S. crosses 500,000th COVID-19 death

Mon, 2021-02-22 23:26 — mike kraft

A day that will live in infamy: U.S. crosses 500,000th COVID-19 death The United States on Monday crossed the staggering milestone of 500,000 COVID-19 deaths just over a year since the coronavirus pandemic claimed its first known victim in Santa Clara County, California. Maria Caspani, Anurag Maan U.S.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The United States on Monday crossed the staggering milestone of 500,000 COVID-19 deaths just over a year since the coronavirus pandemic claimed its first known victim in Santa Clara County, California.

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U.S. on verge of half a million coronavirus deaths. Ceremony planned for tonight

Mon, 2021-02-22 16:50 — mike kraft

US coronavirus death toll approaches milestone of 500,000 The U.S. stood Sunday at the brink of a once-unthinkable tally: 500,000 people lost to the coronavirus. A year into the pandemic, the running total of lives lost was about 498,000 — roughly... AP NEWS

The U.S. stood at the brink of a once-unthinkable tally: 500,000 people lost to the coronavirus.

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OPINION: Despite problems, America's vaccine rollout has been among the best in the world

Sun, 2021-02-21 19:52 — mike kraft

America's vaccine rollout has been among the best in the world It hasn't been perfect. It could be a whole lot worse. Dave Lawler Axios

America’s much-maligned vaccine rollout is actually going relatively well, at least compared to other wealthy countries.

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Study indicates a Third of COVID survivors have long term symptoms

Sun, 2021-02-21 03:37 — mike kraft

A Third of COVID Survivors Have Long-Haul Symptoms Months after illness clears, many say symptoms like fatigue, loss of smell or taste and "brain fog" persist. WebMD

(HealthDay News) -- Many patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 could become "long haulers," suffering symptoms months after they clear their non-life-threatening infection, new research shows.

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