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Vaccine 2nd doses issue: US says necessary, Canada and Germany extend

Thu, 2021-03-04 11:05 — mike kraft

Two doses of Pfizer and Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine are necessary, officials say, but questions still linger The United States is holding firm to the strategy to administer two doses of the Moderna and Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccines a few weeks apart. Still, the idea of expanding the supply by dispensing only one dose hasn't faded away. The Trump administration's surgeon general, Dr. Jerome Adams, said in a tweet on Tuesday that the good protection available with one shot "is better than great protection for a few." Jen Christensen, CNN CNN

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Fauci: U.S. must stick with two-shot strategy for Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna vaccines

Tue, 2021-03-02 11:13 — mike kraft

Fauci: U.S. must stick with two-shot strategy for Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna vaccines Delaying a second dose to inoculate more Americans creates risks, infectious-disease expert says. Dan Diamond Washington Post

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Canadian study: Shorter, more frequent lockdowns could lead to fewer COVID-19 cases

Thu, 2021-02-25 19:46 — mike kraft

Shorter, more frequent lockdowns could lead to fewer COVID-19 cases, study finds A new study out of Toronto suggests that shorter, but more frequent lockdowns could lead to fewer cases of COVID-19. Coronavirus

TORONTO -- A new study out of Toronto suggests that shorter, but more frequent lockdowns, could lead to fewer cases of COVID-19.

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OPINION: Despite problems, America's vaccine rollout has been among the best in the world

Sun, 2021-02-21 12:52 — 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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How scarcity of niche biotech ingredients has slowed Covid-19 vaccine production

Fri, 2021-02-19 11:03 — 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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Canada suffers major shortage of vaccines despite major downpayments

Fri, 2021-02-12 11:58 — mike kraft

Canada's vaccine rollout stalls, confining seniors to their homes for months to come Like most Canadian seniors, David and Carol Green have been patient and even good humored about the pandemic waves that have kept them house-bound for nearly a year. Paula Newton, CNN CNN

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Overview -- COCID-19 International developments

Thu, 2021-02-11 10:11 — mike kraft

Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus The African Union's disease control body said it was in discussions with Johnson & Johnson for the supply of more vaccine doses, while it also said it was not "walking away" from AstraZeneca's vaccine, after trial data showed it had greatly reduced efficacy against the variant... Reuters Staff U.S.

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How 9 destinations around the world enforce mandatory quarantines; Australian lessons

Tue, 2021-02-02 14:45 — mike kraft

How 9 destinations around the world enforce mandatory quarantines Not all government-imposed quarantines are equal, with varying surveillance levels, costs and lengths of stay. Washington Post

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‘Like Wartime’: Canadian Companies Unite to Start Mass Virus Testing

Sun, 2021-01-31 13:13 — mike kraft

TORONTO — As frustration mounts in Canada at the leaden weight of lockdowns and the glacial pace of vaccinations, a consortium of some of the country’s largest companies has launched a rapid testing program with the aim of protecting their 350,000 employees and publishing a playbook for businesses across Canada on how to reopen safely.

The program is believed to be the first of its kind among the Group of 7 industrialized nations, and has already attracted the attention of the Biden administration.

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Canada to enforce hotel quarantine for arrivals, ban travel to Mexico and Caribbean

Sat, 2021-01-30 12:15 — mike kraft

Breaking: Canada to enforce hotel quarantine for arrivals, ban travel to Mexico and Caribbean Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Friday that the country has banned travel to sun destinations until April 30. As of this weekend, Canadian airlines will suspend service to Mexico and Caribbean destinations. Additionally, Canada will now require incoming travelers to undergo part of their quarantine in a government-approved hotel.

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