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Biden details 5-step COVID vaccine plan, names new lead for vaccines
by Jim Wappes on January 15, 2021 at 10:30 pm
Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP NewsJan 15, 2021″We’re sparing no effort in getting Americans vaccinated,” Biden says.
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Pandemic deaths top 2 million; crisis deepens in Americas
by Jim Wappes on January 15, 2021 at 9:46 pm
Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP NewsJan 15, 2021Rapid exponential rises in cases are occurring in Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Chile.
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COVID surges in Arizona as CDC warns it could get worse
by Jim Wappes on January 15, 2021 at 8:33 pm
Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP NewsJan 15, 2021The CDC warns the new B117 variant could well be the dominant strain within 2 months.
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COVID may cut US life expectancy, especially in blacks, Latinos
by Jim Wappes on January 15, 2021 at 8:06 pm
Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP NewsJan 15, 2021Black Americans may expect to die 2.10 years sooner, and Latinos 3.05 years earlier.
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News Scan for Jan 15, 2021
by Jim Wappes on January 15, 2021 at 6:43 pm
COVID-19 in pregnant womenCOVID immunity & disease spreadHigh-dose flu vaccine safetyH5N6, H9N2 flu cases in ChinaPolio in 3 countries
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Global COVID deaths near 2 million as hospitals struggle
by Jim Wappes on January 14, 2021 at 10:25 pm
Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP NewsJan 14, 2021In the UK, the rate for hospital admissions reaches new heights.
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Cancer screenings dropped early in pandemic
by Jim Wappes on January 14, 2021 at 10:05 pm
Lianna Matt McLernon | News Writer | CIDRAP NewsJan 14, 2021Screenings dropped 63% to 82% during the first pandemic wave but had a higher rate of cancer detection.
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Vision problems arise in young school kids in COVID-19 quarantine
by Jim Wappes on January 14, 2021 at 9:25 pm
Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP NewsJan 14, 2021Nearsightedness was 3 times more common in 6-year-old children during the lockdown.
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Biden to announce COVID plan as experts warn of variant threat
by Jim Wappes on January 14, 2021 at 9:24 pm
Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP NewsJan 14, 2021One key proposal: a “100 million vaccines in 100 days” mass vaccination campaign.
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COVID-19 Scan for Jan 14, 2021
by Jim Wappes on January 14, 2021 at 7:46 pm
Early J&J COVID vaccine dataMen more affected by COVID-19College students’ pandemic distress
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CDC Expands Negative COVID-19 Test Requirement to All Air Passengers Entering the United States
by krc4@cdc.gov on January 12, 2021 at 5:00 pm
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering the United States.
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HHS Announces $22 Billion in Funding to Support Expanded Testing, Vaccination Distribution
by krc4@cdc.gov on January 7, 2021 at 12:00 am
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced two upcoming actions by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide more than $22 billion in funding to states, localities, and territories in support of the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, as directed by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act.
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Transcript: CDC Update on COVID-19
by krc4@cdc.gov on January 6, 2021 at 1:45 pm
CDC works 24/7 saving lives, protecting people from health threats, and saving money to have a more secure nation. A US federal agency, CDC helps make the healthy choice the easy choice by putting science and prevention into action. CDC works to help people live longer, healthier and more productive lives.
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CDC Media Telebriefing: Update on COVID-19
by krc4@cdc.gov on January 6, 2021 at 9:00 am
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide an update to media on the COVID-19 response.
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Transcript: CDC Update on COVID-19
by krc4@cdc.gov on December 30, 2020 at 5:00 pm
CDC works 24/7 saving lives, protecting people from health threats, and saving money to have a more secure nation. A US federal agency, CDC helps make the healthy choice the easy choice by putting science and prevention into action. CDC works to help people live longer, healthier and more productive lives.