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AstraZeneca says COVID vaccine as effective as mRNA shots in review

Wed, 2022-07-13 15:10 — mike kraft

AstraZeneca says COVID vaccine as effective as mRNA shots in review AstraZeneca said on Wednesday a review of real-world data showed its COVID-19 vaccine provided equally effective protection against hospitalisation and death after two doses as with current mRNA shots from Pfizer and Moderna . (https://bit.ly/3PkllkM) Reuters Reuters

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Adapted, two-strain vaccines will improve COVID protection - EU official

Wed, 2022-07-13 15:04 — mike kraft

Adapted, two-strain vaccines to lift COVID protection - EU official Adapted versions of established mRNA COVID-19 vaccines that address two variants in one shot will soon offer people better protection than vaccines that are now available, a European health official said on Wednesday. Reuters Reuters

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Analysis: Experts say it's 'meaningless' to compare case counts, positivity rates from the current Omicron BA.5 subvariant wave to earlier spikes

Tue, 2022-07-12 23:34 — mike kraft

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Experts say it's 'meaningless' to compare case counts, positivity rates from the current COVID-19 wave driven by the Omicron BA.5 subvariant to earlier spikes The widespread use of rapid at-home COVID-19 testing has skewed data counts of the latest Omicron BA.5 subvariant wave, experts told Insider. YahooNews

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White House to prioritize boosters, testing for Omicron BA.5 subvariant, urges Americans to get vaccinated

Tue, 2022-07-12 17:44 — mike kraft

White House to prioritize boosters, testing for Omicron BA.5 subvariant The White House said on Tuesday it will ensure Americans continue to have easy access to COVID-19 vaccines, treatments and testing to contain the fast-spreading Omicron BA.5 subvariant that now makes up a majority of U.S. cases. Ahmed Aboulenein,Jeff Mason Reuters

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Inaccurate pulse oximeter readings may have led to less supplemental oxygen for darker-skinned ICU patients

Tue, 2022-07-12 15:38 — mike kraft

Inaccurate pulse oximeter readings tied to less supplemental oxygen for darker-skinned ICU patients The new research adds to the evidence that the faulty pulse oximeter readings in darker-skinned patients can affect their care and may be a factor in racial disparities. Usha Lee McFarling STAT

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U.S. CDC plans to improve international air contact tracing data collection

Tue, 2022-07-12 15:23 — mike kraft

U.S. CDC plans to improve international air contact tracing data collection The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will take steps to improve collection of international air passenger contact information to better monitor public health risks after a report found the current data system "needs substantial improvement." David Shepardson Reuters

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UK: Covid: hospitals fight sickness and backlogs as latest wave hits

Tue, 2022-07-12 01:13 — mike kraft

Covid: hospitals fight sickness and backlogs as latest wave hits UK Staff absences adding to workforce problems caused by Brexit, pension disputes and exhaustion, says expert the Guardian

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Moderna moving ahead with two Omicron vaccine candidates against newer variants

Mon, 2022-07-11 23:32 — mike kraft

Moderna to advance two Omicron vaccine candidates against newer variants Moderna Inc said on Monday it was advancing two Omicron vaccine candidates for the fall, one designed against the BA.1 variant and another against the BA.4 and BA.5. Reuters Reuters

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U.S. orders 3.2 million doses of Novavax COVID vaccine

Mon, 2022-07-11 18:45 — mike kraft

U.S. orders 3.2 million doses of Novavax COVID vaccine The U.S. government will get 3.2 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine developed by Novavax Inc once the shot has been authorized by the regulators, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the company said on Monday. Reuters Reuters

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EU backs second COVID booster for over-60s, before variant-adapted vaccines are ready

Mon, 2022-07-11 15:40 — mike kraft

EU backs second COVID booster for over-60s, before variant-adapted vaccines are ready European Union health agencies on Monday recommended a second COVID-19 booster for everyone over 60, as well as medically vulnerable people, amid a new rise in infections and hospitalisations across Europe. Natalie Grover,Francesco Guarascio Reuters

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AstraZeneca says COVID vaccine as effective as mRNA shots in review

Adapted, two-strain vaccines will improve COVID protection - EU official

Analysis: Experts say it's 'meaningless' to compare case counts, positivity rates from the current Omicron BA.5 subvariant wave to earlier spikes

White House to prioritize boosters, testing for Omicron BA.5 subvariant, urges Americans to get vaccinated

Inaccurate pulse oximeter readings may have led to less supplemental oxygen for darker-skinned ICU patients

U.S. CDC plans to improve international air contact tracing data collection

UK: Covid: hospitals fight sickness and backlogs as latest wave hits

Moderna moving ahead with two Omicron vaccine candidates against newer variants

U.S. orders 3.2 million doses of Novavax COVID vaccine

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