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ANALYSIS: Solar Panel Prices have dropped sharply since 2016

Wed, 2020-09-02 18:50 — mike kraft

Solar Panel Prices Have Dropped Off Cliff & Sunk Into Ocean — Solar Panels 9× Cheaper Than In 2006 CleanTechnica

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ANALYIS The US is in a water crisis far worse than most people imagine

Wed, 2020-09-02 18:41 — mike kraft

The US is in a water crisis far worse than most people imagine | Erin Brockovich Industrial runoff and lax standards have tainted water across the US. Senators and doctors are calling me, asking what to do the Guardian

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Vaccine group says 76 rich countries now committed to 'COVAX' access plan

Wed, 2020-09-02 18:03 — mike kraft

Exclusive: Vaccine group says 76 rich countries now committed to 'COVAX' access plan Seventy-six wealthy nations are now committed to joining a global COVID-19 vaccine allocation plan co-led by the World Health Organization (WHO) that aims to help buy and fairly distribute the shots, the project's co-lead said on Wednesday. Kate Kelland U.S.

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The C.D.C. tells health officials to be ready to distribute a vaccine by November, raising concerns over politicized timing.

Wed, 2020-09-02 17:50 — mike kraft

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First covid-19 death linked to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally reported in Minnesota

Wed, 2020-09-02 13:05 — mike kraft

First covid-19 death linked to Sturgis Motorcycle Rally reported in Minnesota The case, involving a biker in his 60s, is one of at least 260 infections traced back to the South Dakota event last month where many declined to wear masks. Brittany Shammas, Lena H. Sun Washington Post

A Minnesota biker who attended the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally has died of covid-19 — the first fatality from the virus traced to the 10-day event that drew more than 400,000 to South Dakota.

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Why the Coronavirus More Often Strikes Children of Color

Wed, 2020-09-02 12:47 — mike kraft

One of the notable features of the new coronavirus, evident early in the pandemic, was that it largely spared children. Some become severely ill, but deaths have been few, compared to adults.

But people of color have been disproportionately affected by Covid-19, the illness caused by the coronavirus, and recent studies have renewed concern about the susceptibility of children in these communities.

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Symptoms can last much longer than expected--CDC study

Wed, 2020-09-02 12:26 — mike kraft

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) CDC provides credible COVID-19 health information to the U.S. CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(CNN) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said most people who tested positive for Covid-19 can return to work or school 10 days after the onset of symptoms, unless the illness requires hospitalization.

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Steroids cut death rates among critically ill COVID-19 patients, major study finds

Wed, 2020-09-02 12:04 — mike kraft

Steroids cut death rates among critically ill COVID-19 patients, major study finds Treating critically ill COVID-19 patients with corticosteroid drugs reduces the risk of death by 20%, an analysis of seven international trials found on Wednesday, prompting the World Health Organisation to update its advice on treatment. Kate Kelland U.S.

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Coronavirus: Trump administration attempts to prevent evictions using CDC quarantine authority

Wed, 2020-09-02 10:23 — mike kraft

Coronavirus: Trump administration attempts to prevent evictions using CDC quarantine authority The Trump Administration will use the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s authority to halt evictions for a broad swath or renters. YahooNews

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HHS canceling ventilator contracts, says stockpile is full

Wed, 2020-09-02 10:12 — mike kraft

HHS canceling ventilator contracts, says stockpile is full WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is canceling some of its remaining orders for ventilators, after rushing to sign nearly $3 billion in emergency contracts as the COVID-19 pandemic surged... AP NEWS

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is canceling some of its remaining orders for ventilators, after rushing to sign nearly $3 billion in emergency contracts as the COVID-19 pandemic surged in the spring.

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All the pros—and cons—of convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19

Wed, 2020-09-02 10:06 — mike kraft

All the pros—and cons—of convalescent plasma therapy for COVID-19 Convalescent plasma treatment has been around for over 100 years, but its still hasn't been shown to be that effective. Popular Science

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NIH panel says plasma should not yet be considered standard care for cornonavirus

Tue, 2020-09-01 21:18 — mike kraft

Plasma should not be considered standard care for coronavirus, NIH panel says Convalescent plasma taken from Covid-19 survivors should not be considered a standard of care for coronavirus, an NIH panel says. Maggie Fox, CNN CNN

CNN)A National Institutes of Health panel said there's no evidence backing the use of convalescent plasma to treat coronavirus patients and that doctors should not treat it as a standard of care until more study has been done.

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U.S. advisory group lays out detailed recommendations on how to prioritize Covid-19 vaccine

Tue, 2020-09-01 20:12 — mike kraft

U.S. advisory group lays out proposal on how to prioritize Covid-19 vaccine A new report that aims to prioritize groups to receive Covid-19 vaccine lays out detailed recommendations on who should be at the front of the line. Helen Branswell STAT

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U.S. to send millions of rapid COVID-19 tests to states to support school, nursing homes

Tue, 2020-09-01 19:46 — mike kraft

WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal official said Tuesday the government plans to ship rapid coronavirus tests to assisted living facilities, moving to fill a testing gap for older adults who don’t need the constant attention of a nursing home. Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Health Adm. Brett Giroir said assisted living facilities will be followed by senior day care centers and home health agencies in getting the tests.

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US says it won't join global effort to find COVID-19 vaccine

Tue, 2020-09-01 19:10 — mike kraft

US says it won't join global effort to find COVID-19 vaccine WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Tuesday that it will not work with an international cooperative effort to develop and distribute a COVID-19 vaccine because it does not want to be... AP NEWS

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration said Tuesday that it will not work with an international cooperative effort to develop and distribute a COVID-19 vaccine because it does not want to be constrained by multilateral groups like the World Health Organization.

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