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The difficult hunt for evaluating nursing home vaccinations

Wed, 2021-07-14 22:04 — mike kraft

As COVID rises, a vexing hunt for nursing home vaccine stats WASHINGTON (AP) — With COVID-19 on the rise again and many nursing home staffers unvaccinated, families still lack easy access to crucial Medicare immunization data that will help them pick the right facility for their loved one. AP NEWS

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Global Covid-19 deaths increase after declining for 9 consecutive weeks, WHO says

Wed, 2021-07-14 11:02 — mike kraft

Global Covid-19 deaths increase after declining for 9 consecutive weeks, WHO says Global Covid-19 deaths have increased after declining for nine consecutive weeks, the World Health Organization said in its weekly epidemiological report published Tuesday. By <a href="/profiles/meg-wagner">Meg Wagner</a>, <a href="/profiles/melissa-mahtani">Melissa Mahtani</a>, Melissa Macaya, Mike Hayes, <a href="/profiles/fernando-alfonso-iii">Fernando Alfonso III</a> and <a href="/profiles/veronica-rocha">Veronica Rocha</a>, CNN CNN

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Covid-19 cases are surging in 46 states, hospitalized patients are younger

Wed, 2021-07-14 10:54 — mike kraft

Covid-19 cases are surging in 46 states. In one hot spot, hospitalized patients are younger than ever, doctor says Just as health experts predicted, the combination of unvaccinated people and the more contagious Delta strain of coronavirus has led to new Covid-19 surges. Holly Yan and Madeline Holcombe, CNN CNN

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TheHill.com CDC official says more information needed on boosters

Tue, 2021-07-13 17:45 — mike kraft

CDC official says more information needed on boosters Health officials need more information on whether COVID-19 booster vaccines would increase the risk of serious side effects, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) official said on Justine Coleman TheHill

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No immediate changes after Pfizer and US officials meet to discuss possible booster shots

Tue, 2021-07-13 09:36 — mike kraft

'Nothing has changed' after briefing with Pfizer on booster shots Pfizer executives briefed US federal health officials Monday about why they believe a third booster shot of its vaccine will be needed. Amanda Sealy and Kaitlan Collins, CNN CNN

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France and Greece mandate vaccinations for health workers

Tue, 2021-07-13 09:24 — mike kraft

Covid-19 global updates: France and Greece mandate vaccinations for health workers amid delta variant surge The two European countries also announced new restrictions that would require proof of vaccination to take part in certain activities. Erin Cunningham Washington Post

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More than 600 Thai Medicalworkers infected despite shots of China's Siovac vaccinine

Sun, 2021-07-11 20:34 — mike kraft

Hundreds of Thai medical workers infected despite Sinovac vaccinations Thailand's health ministry said on Sunday more than 600 medical workers who received two doses of China's Sinovac vaccine (SVA.O) have been infected with COVID-19, as authorities weigh giving booster doses to raise immunity. Reuters Reuters

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Pfizer and U.S. officials to discuss possible vaccine booster Monday

Sun, 2021-07-11 18:13 — mike kraft

Pfizer to discuss vaccine booster with US officials Monday WASHINGTON (AP) — Pfizer says it plans to meet with top U.S. health officials Monday to discuss the drugmaker’s request for federal authorization of a third dose of its COVID-19 vaccine as President Joe Biden’s chief medical adviser acknowledged that "it is entirely conceivable, maybe likely” that booster shots will be needed. AP NEWS

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Los Angeles County reports 165 percent spike in COVID-19 cases in a week

Sun, 2021-07-11 18:04 — mike kraft

Los Angeles County reports 165 percent spike in COVID-19 cases in a week Los Angeles County is reporting a 165 percent spike in coronavirus infections in a single week amid the rise of the highly contagious delta variant. Jordan Williams TheHill

Los Angeles County is reporting a 165 percent spike in coronavirus infections in a single week amid the rise of the highly contagious delta variant.

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Delta variant reportedly far more widespread in the U.S. than federal official estimates

Fri, 2021-07-09 12:09 — mike kraft

Delta variant said to be far more widespread than federal estimates The reality on the ground is likely much higher because states and private labs are taking weeks to report testing results to the CDC. POLITICO

The more-transmissible Delta coronavirus variant is believed to be significantly more widespread than the current federal projections, according to two senior Biden administration health officials with knowledge of the situation.

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