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Sydney imposes restyrictions after outbreak of Covid cases

Thu, 2021-06-24 22:09 — mike kraft

Sydney faces 'scariest period' in pandemic amid Delta outbreak Australia's most populous state, New South Wales (NSW), reported a double digit rise in new locally acquired cases of COVID-19 for the third straight day as officials fight to contain an outbreak of the highly contagious Delta variant. Renju Jose Reuters

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Asian-Pacific countries, lagging in jabs, still rely on supression tactics

Wed, 2021-06-23 03:00 — mike kraft

The Countries Stuck in Coronavirus Purgatory Much of Asia cannot (or will not) yet get jabbed, so the region is still having to rely on suppression tactics. Timothy McLaughlin The Atlantic

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New book: Inside the Trump Administration's Reesponse to the Pandemic

Wed, 2021-06-23 02:19 — mike kraft

New book offers fresh details about chaos, conflicts inside Trump’s pandemic response At one point, the president mused about repatriating infected Americans in Asia to Guantanamo Bay Naval Base. Dan Diamond Washington Post

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The use of lotteries as public health incentives for vaccinations has successful precidents --studies

Mon, 2021-06-21 18:41 — mike kraft

Lotteries as public health incentives began before covid-19 As U.S. states adopt vaccine lotteries, the idea, championed by global health researchers, has begun to catch on. Claire Parker, Sammy Westfall Washington Post

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Chickens, cows, apartments offered in Asia's vaccination encouragement efforts

Wed, 2021-06-16 19:43 — mike kraft

Chickens, cows, apartments offered up in Asia's vaccination lucky draws Chickens, cows, paid leave, even a million-dollar apartment, these are the prizes on offer from Thailand to Indonesia to Hong Kong for those who get vaccinated against COVID-19 as nations across Asia combat vaccine hesitancy. Reuters Staff U.S.

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CDC now classifies coronavirus Delta variant a 'variant of concern'

Tue, 2021-06-15 23:50 — mike kraft

CDC now calls coronavirus Delta variant a 'variant of concern' The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention now calls the Delta variant of the novel coronavirus, also known as B.1.617.2, a "variant of concern." Jen Christensen, CNN CNN

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OPINION: Suggestions for how to help the majority of unvaccinated adults who fear needles

Sat, 2021-06-12 02:45 — mike kraft

Over half of adults unvaccinated for COVID-19 fear needles – here's what's proven to help Though many adults report a fear of needles, most research on needle fear has focused on children. FG Trade/E+ via Getty ImagesIf you’re among the 25% of Americans averse to needles, you’re probably not surprised by the COVID-19 immunization stall. Even for those who want immunity, bribes with beer or lottery tickets may not be enough to override anxiety made worse by pervasive images of needles in the media.

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Moscow faces rising COVID-19 cases, toughens enforcement of mask and glove requirements

Wed, 2021-06-09 17:47 — mike kraft

Moscow to toughen enforcement of COVID-19 rules as cases rise Authorities in Moscow said on Wednesday they would step up enforcement of rules requiring people to wear medical masks and gloves in indoor public spaces due to a rising number of COVID-19 cases in the Russian capital. Reuters Reuters

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Boosting COVID vaccinations with virtual reality game--Denmark trial

Wed, 2021-06-09 17:23 — mike kraft

Denmark trial uses virtual reality game to boost COVID vaccinations Denmark researchers are using virtual reality to encourage more COVID-19 vaccinations, through a game of maneuvering through a virus-infected crowd in a city square. Tim Barsoe Reuters

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Studies show that well designed text messages help get people vaccinated

Sun, 2021-06-06 22:52 — mike kraft

Perspective | These are the text messages that get people to take vaccines Telling people that a vaccination is ready and waiting for them makes more people get their shot. Katy Milkman, Angela Duckworth, Mitesh Patel Washington Post

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Sydney imposes restyrictions after outbreak of Covid cases

Asian-Pacific countries, lagging in jabs, still rely on supression tactics

New book: Inside the Trump Administration's Reesponse to the Pandemic

The use of lotteries as public health incentives for vaccinations has successful precidents --studies

Chickens, cows, apartments offered in Asia's vaccination encouragement efforts

CDC now classifies coronavirus Delta variant a 'variant of concern'

OPINION: Suggestions for how to help the majority of unvaccinated adults who fear needles

Moscow faces rising COVID-19 cases, toughens enforcement of mask and glove requirements

Boosting COVID vaccinations with virtual reality game--Denmark trial

Studies show that well designed text messages help get people vaccinated

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