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CDC streamlines COVID-19 guidance to help the public better protect themselves and understand their risk

Thu, 2022-08-11 23:45 — FNUOvviyaa

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Today, CDC is streamlining its COVID-19 guidance to help people better understand their risk, how to protect themselves and others, what actions to take if exposed to COVID-19, and what actions to take if they are sick or test positive for the virus. COVID-19 continues to circulate globally, however, with so many tools available to us for reducing COVID-19 severity, there is significantly less risk of severe illness, hospitalization and death compared to earlier in the pandemic...

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With hundreds still dying of Covid daily, CDC is sticking to current restrictions

Mon, 2022-08-08 16:44 — FNUOvviyaa

Keep masking, CDC says. As hundreds die of Covid daily, CDC has no plans to change restrictions Recommendations for masking, testing and isolation will remain for now, officials say. NBC News

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The CDC is expected to publish an updated summary of its Covid guidance within the next week. According to a draft document reviewed by NBC News, there are no significant changes in the current advice to mask, test or isolate...

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BioNTech expects Omicron-adapted vaccine deliveries as soon as October

Mon, 2022-08-08 16:28 — FNUOvviyaa

BioNTech expects Omicron-adapted vaccine deliveries as soon as October BERLIN (Reuters) -BioNTech expects to begin deliveries of two Omicron-adapted vaccines as soon as October, which will help spur demand in the fourth quarter, the German biotech firm said on Monday as it reaffirmed its vaccine-revenue forecast for the year. However, booster campaigns using upgraded shots specifically targeting the Omicron variant are expected to increase demand in autumn. Pending regulatory approval, BioNTech said, both of its adapted vaccines would be available in time for the campaigns. YahooNews

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U.S. govt declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency

Thu, 2022-08-04 18:21 — FNUOvviyaa

U.S. declares monkeypox outbreak a public health emergency The U.S. tally topped 6,600 on Wednesday, almost all of the cases among men who have sex with men. Reuters Reuters

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African monkeypox cases not concentrated among gay men, experts say

Thu, 2022-08-04 18:16 — FNUOvviyaa

African monkeypox cases not concentrated among gay men, experts say Monkeypox outbreaks in Africa are not concentrated among gay men, unlike in other parts of the world, experts from the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Africa CDC said on Thursday. Outbreaks of the viral disease have been reported from 78 countries, mostly in Europe, and 98% of cases outside the countries in Africa where it is endemic have been reported in men who have sex with men, the WHO says.

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White House scrambles to play catch-up on monkeypox response

Thu, 2022-08-04 16:12 — FNUOvviyaa

White House scrambles to play catch-up on monkeypox response Administration officials have acknowledged they need to ramp up their efforts as the number of cases has grown faster than initially expected. NBC News

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Monkeypox concern heightened after becoming a ‘northern’ disease, says WHO

Tue, 2022-08-02 21:54 — FNUOvviyaa

Monkeypox concern heightened after becoming a ‘northern’ disease, Countries need to work more together to stop the rapidly spreading outbreak of monkeypox, “no matter the nationality, skin colour or religion of the affected population,” the World Health UN News

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Biden names U.S. monkeypox coordinators as more states cite emergencies

Tue, 2022-08-02 21:39 — FNUOvviyaa

Biden names U.S. monkeypox coordinators as more states cite emergencies President Joe Biden has appointed two top federal officials to coordinate his administration's response to monkeypox, the White House said on Tuesday, as more states declared emergencies to help boost vaccines and other resources to combat the virus. Reuters Reuters

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FDA Provides Update on Agency Response to Monkeypox Outbreak

Mon, 2022-08-01 19:29 — FNUOvviyaa

FDA Provides Update on Agency Response to Monkeypox Outbreak Today, the FDA is providing an update on its multipronged response to monkeypox in the United States, including its efforts in the areas of diagnostics, vaccine Office of the Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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Who is eligible for the monkeypox vaccine?

Mon, 2022-08-01 19:23 — FNUOvviyaa

Who is eligible for the monkeypox vaccine? Unlike the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines protecting against monkeypox have already been developed. But due to rising demand from the unexpected global outbreak, supply of the jabs r… jmueller The Hill

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Vaccination is currently available on a limited eligibility basis, accessible through local and state health departments predominantly to people with direct exposure to the virus...

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