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State-by- State graphs on COVID-19 Vaccination progress

Mon, 2021-03-08 12:23 — mike kraft

How Is The COVID-19 Vaccination Campaign Going In Your State? The U.S. is engaged in a massive effort to vaccinate the bulk of its population against COVID-19. But some states are working faster than others. See how yours is faring. NPR.org

The U.S. is working to vaccinate a high percentage of its population against COVID-19 as soon as possible to stop the spread of the disease and end the outbreak in the country.

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ANALYSIS: Concern that World on brink of fourth wave of coronavirus

Sun, 2021-03-07 20:40 — mike kraft

World on brink of fourth wave of coronavirus A year after the frightening beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, the world stands on the brink of a fourth wave of infection as nations race to vaccinate their populations and stave off a new surge in hospitalizations and deaths. Reid Wilson TheHill

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CNN ANALYSIS: US could reach herd immunity by summer

Sun, 2021-03-07 20:21 — mike kraft

US could reach herd immunity by summer through vaccinations alone, CNN analysis finds If coronavirus vaccines continue at the current pace, the US could see 70%-85% of the population immunized by September -- a level that should provide herd immunity, a CNN analysis shows. Deidre McPhillips, CNN CNN

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Key features of the COVID relief bill that just passed the Senate

Sat, 2021-03-06 13:51 — mike kraft

Highlights of the $1.9T COVID bill nearing final passage WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate approved a sweeping pandemic relief package over Republican opposition on Saturday, moving President Joe Biden closer to a milestone political victory that would... AP NEWS

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Vaccination could allow US to reach herd immunity by late summer-- CNN analysis

Fri, 2021-03-05 16:58 — mike kraft

Coronavirus update: Latest vaccine and world news The coronavirus pandemic has brought countries to a standstill. Meanwhile, vaccinations have already started in some countries as cases continue to rise. Follow here for the latest. By <a href="/profiles/jessie-yeung">Jessie Yeung</a> and <a href="/profiles/brett-mckeehan">Brett McKeehan</a>, CNN CNN

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Statistics on Outcomes and Mortality Among Adults Hospitalized With COVID-19 at US Medical Centers

Fri, 2021-03-05 16:38 — mike kraft

Outcomes and Mortality Among Adults With COVID-19 at US Medical Centers This cohort study assesses characteristics and outcomes among adults hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) at US medical centers as well as COVID-19–related mortality over the initial 6 months of the pandemic.

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Explanation of vaccine efficiency--NY Times

Fri, 2021-03-05 16:16 — mike kraft

What Do Vaccine Efficacy Numbers Actually Mean? All of the F.D.A.-authorized vaccines offer strong protection against Covid-19, and assessing their efficacy isn’t as simple as a head-to-head comparison. nytimes

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High summer heat in some neighborhoods adds to COVID risks

Fri, 2021-03-05 15:59 — mike kraft

A complicating factor in combating Covid hot spots: Heat Heat, environmental problems and the pandemic concentrate in certain neighborhoods. Here’s a new idea for what to do about it. POLITICO

Last summer, just as cases of Covid-19 began to surge in Southern California, so did the heat.

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Report: Covid-19 death rates 10 times higher in countries where most adults are overweight

Thu, 2021-03-04 17:54 — mike kraft

Covid-19 death rates 10 times higher in countries where most adults are overweight, report finds The risk of death from Covid-19 is about 10 times higher in countries where more than half of the population is overweight, according to a report released Wednesday by the World Obesity Forum. Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN CNN

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ANALYSIS: Why Vaccinated People Still Need to Wear a Mask

Thu, 2021-03-04 17:35 — mike kraft

The new Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna seem to be remarkably good at preventing serious illness. But it’s unclear how well they will curb the spread of the coronavirus.

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