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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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Coronavirus variants are like 'tidal waves' once they fully arrive

Sat, 2021-02-20 22:10 — mike kraft

Coronavirus variants are like 'tidal waves' once they fully arrive Although the U.S. finally reached an important milestone in the number of vaccinations surpassing the number of COVID-19 cases, the country is not out of the woods yet. YahooNews

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G-7 leaders vow 'equitable' world vaccine access, but details scant

Sat, 2021-02-20 00:45 — mike kraft

G-7 vows 'equitable' world vaccine access, but details scant LONDON (AP) — Leaders of the Group of Seven economic powers promised Friday to immunize the world’s neediest people against the coronavirus by giving money, and precious vaccine doses, to a... AP NEWS

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Africa reaches 100,000 known COVID-19 deaths despite earlier low rates

Fri, 2021-02-19 18:23 — mike kraft

Africa reaches 100,000 known COVID-19 deaths as danger grows NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Africa has surpassed 100,000 confirmed deaths from COVID-19 as the continent praised for its early response to the pandemic now struggles with a dangerous resurgence and... AP NEWS

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How scarcity of niche biotech ingredients has slowed Covid-19 vaccine production

Fri, 2021-02-19 18:03 — mike kraft

Why grandparents can’t find vaccines: Scarcity of niche biotech ingredients Limited supply of key ingredients called lipids has constrained coronavirus vaccine manufacturing and contributed to the frustratingly slow rollout of shots in the United States and Europe. Christopher Rowland Washington Post

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Vaccine Developments: Pfizer seeks approval for storage at higher temperatures, J&J seeks WHO approval

Fri, 2021-02-19 17:49 — mike kraft

Pfizer seeks U.S. approval for COVID-19 vaccine to be stored at higher temperatures Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE have asked the U.S. health regulator to relax requirements for their COVID-19 vaccine to be stored at ultra-low temperatures, potentially allowing for it to be kept in pharmacy freezers, they said on Friday. Reuters Staff U.S.

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France establishes citizens' panel to counter vaccine antipathy

Fri, 2021-02-19 02:59 — mike kraft

Vaccine-wary France turns to citizens’ panel to boost trust in COVID-19 shots Panel advice on vaccines could counteract legacy of mistrust from past health scandals Science | AAAS

All across Europe, coronavirus vaccines are in scarce supply. But in France, they are also surprisingly unwanted: Recent polls suggest just 57% of the country intends to get vaccinated, whereas in the United Kingdom, 89% wants to get a shot for COVID-19.

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White House announces $4 billion in funding for Covax, the global vaccine effort that Trump spurned

Fri, 2021-02-19 01:36 — mike kraft

White House announces $4 billion in funding for Covax, the global vaccine effort that Trump spurned The announcement comes as France's Macron calls on wealthy nations to donate 5 percent of their vaccine supply to developing countries. Emily Rauhala, Erin Cunningham, Adam Taylor Washington Post

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Schools: Is it safe to open schools? Yes, but ...a look at the considerations

Thu, 2021-02-18 20:37 — mike kraft

Is it safe to open schools? Yes, but ... Going back to school is frightening for many teachers and parents, especially with coronavirus rates remaining at high levels and new variants of the coronavirus emerging. And yet the negative consequences of all-remote learning are significant, too. Laura Meckler, Karin Brulliard, Brittany Shammas Washington Post

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The difficulties in enrolling teenagers for vaccine test trials.

Thu, 2021-02-18 18:06 — mike kraft

Teenagers contract the novel coronavirus almost twice as often as younger children but vaccines authorized in the United States are mostly for adults — Moderna’s for 18 and older, Pfizer’s for 16 and up.

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