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Covid-19 vaccine booster shots to be offered to Americans beginning September 20

Wed, 2021-08-18 12:16 — mike kraft
Covid-19 vaccine booster shots to be offered to Americans beginning September 20, health officials say US health officials and medical experts announced in a joint statement on Wednesday that booster doses of Covid-19 vaccine will be offered this fall, subject to authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration and sign off from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Jacqueline Howard, CNN CNN
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Has COVID taught us anything about pandemic preparedness?

Mon, 2021-08-16 16:02 — Naomisfreeman
Has COVID taught us anything about pandemic... Nature - Researchers warn that plans to prevent the next global outbreak don’t consider the failures that have fuelled our current predicament. Maxmen, Amy nature
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San Francisco to require vaccine proof at indoor locations

Fri, 2021-08-13 10:39 — mike kraft
San Francisco to require vaccine proof at indoor venues SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Worried that the highly contagious delta variant of the coronavirus could derail San Francisco’s economic rebound, Mayor London Breed announced Thursday that the city will require proof of full vaccination at indoor restaurants, bars, gyms and entertainment venues to help keep businesses open. AP NEWS
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California becomes first state to require COVID-19 vaccines or regular testing for teachers

Wed, 2021-08-11 17:48 — mike kraft
California becomes first state to require COVID-19 vaccines or The new rule will go into effect Thursday. School districts must be in full compliance by mid-October. Joseph Guzman TheHill

California has become the first state in the nation to require all teachers and school staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or face consistent testing. 

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CDC urges all pregnant women to get a COVID-19 vaccination-newe statement

Wed, 2021-08-11 17:43 — mike kraft
CDC urges COVID vaccines during pregnancy as delta surges The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urged all pregnant women Wednesday to get the COVID-19 vaccine as hospitals in hot spots around the U.S. see disturbing numbers of unvaccinated mothers-to-be seriously ill with the virus. AP NEWS
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COVID-19 infections are increasing as schools reopen. What does that mean for kids?

Wed, 2021-08-11 13:15 — mike kraft
As schools reopen, here’s what we know about kids and COVID-19 | Science News Children do get COVID-19, and some become very sick and even die. But the disease’s long-term effects on kids remain uncertain. Helen Thompson Science News
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Biden administration looking for ways to pay Florida educators if Governor DeSantis withholds their salaries over mask mandates

Wed, 2021-08-11 09:23 — mike kraft
Biden administration looking for ways to pay Florida educators if DeSantis withholds their salaries over mask mandates Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said this week that the state might withhold school officials’ pay if they defy his ban and impose mask mandates. If that happens, the White House says it may find a way to pay them itself. Annie Linskey Washington Post
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Covid-19 variants that evade protection could emerge in the US if more people don't get vaccinated, Fauci says

Mon, 2021-08-09 09:42 — Naomisfreeman
Covid-19 variants that evade protection could emerge in the US if more people don't get vaccinated, Fauci says Covid-19 vaccines are protecting more than half the US population from current strains, experts say. But if too few people get vaccinated, the virus will be allowed to continue to spread -- and the result could be an even more dangerous variant, Dr. Anthony Fauci said. Madeline Holcombe, CNN CNN
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Florida Hospitals Are Filling Up As COVID-19 Cases Hit An All-Time High

Mon, 2021-08-09 09:33 — Naomisfreeman
Florida Hospitals Are Filling Up As COVID-19 Cases Hit An All-Time High Just shy of 24,000 coronavirus cases were reported in Florida on Friday, and its hospitals are feeling the pressure. Almost 44% of ICU beds in the state are occupied by COVID-19 patients. NPR.org
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Schools confront more polarization with mask rules for fall

Wed, 2021-07-21 11:14 — Naomisfreeman
Schools confront more polarization with mask rules for fall Students in Wichita, Kansas, public schools can ditch the masks when classes begin. Detroit public schools will probably require them unless everyone in a room is vaccinated. In Pittsburgh, masks will likely be required regardless of vaccination status. AP NEWS
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