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White House testing czar promotes mask wearing, social distancing: 'Testing alone will never solve this issue'

Sun, 2020-11-29 12:20 — mike kraft

White House testing czar promotes mask wearing, social distancing: White House testing czar Adm. Brett Giroir promoted mask wearing and social distancing on Sunday, saying that “testing alone will never solve this issue.” Justine Coleman TheHill

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Time to Upgrade Your Mask?

Sun, 2020-11-29 11:15 — mike kraft

Is it time to upgrade your mask?

By now most of us have settled on a preferred cloth mask to protect ourselves and others from coronavirus. But new research shows that a few simple upgrades in fabric, filters and fit are likely to provide even more protection.

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In Japan, more people died from suicide last month than from Covid in all of 2020. And women have been impacted most

Sun, 2020-11-29 10:58 — mike kraft

In Japan, more people died from suicide last month than from Covid in all of 2020 More people died from suicide in Japan in October than succumbed to Covid-19 all year. And more women are taking their own lives, as they lose part-time work and take on the bulk of family responsibilities at home. Selina Wang, Rebecca Wright and Yoko Wakatsuki, CNN CNN

... Experts have warned that the pandemic could lead to a mental health crisis. Mass unemployment, social isolation, and anxiety are taking their toll on people globally.

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FAA supports first 'mass air shipment' of Covid-19 vaccine

Sat, 2020-11-28 09:41 — mike kraft

FAA supports first 'mass air shipment' of Covid-19 vaccine The Federal Aviation Administration says it has supported "the first mass air shipment" of a Covid-19 vaccine. Gregory Wallace and Susannah Cullinane, CNN CNN

CNN)The Federal Aviation Administration says it has supported "the first mass air shipment" of a Covid-19 vaccine.

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TheHill.com Major glove factories close after thousands of workers test positive for COVID-19

Fri, 2020-11-27 12:25 — mike kraft

Major glove factories close after thousands of workers test positive The largest rubber glove manufacturer in the world said this week that orders would be delayed by weeks and some of its factories would be shut down after thousands of its workers tested positive for COVID-19. Joseph Choi TheHill

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Britain and other nations press on with AstraZeneca vaccine amid trial questions

Fri, 2020-11-27 11:27 — mike kraft

Britain and other nations press on with AstraZeneca vaccine amid trial questions Britain asked its regulator on Friday to assess AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for a possible rollout, while the Philippines and Thailand secured millions of doses, giving the shot a vote of confidence after experts raised questions about trial data. Alistair Smout, Karen Lema U.S.

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ANALYSIS: Coronavirus shutdowns don’t need to be all or nothing --study

Fri, 2020-11-27 09:53 — mike kraft

Coronavirus lockdowns don’t need to be all or nothing | Science News Governments are implementing more targeted restrictions like limiting restaurant capacity to slow a fall surge. Research suggests they could work. Helen Thompson Science News

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China stepping up virus testing on imported food packaging

Wed, 2020-11-25 10:27 — mike kraft

China stepping up virus testing on imported food packaging China is stepping up virus inspections on imported food packaging as cooler weather brings new waves of coronavirus infections in several overseas countries, Chinese officials said... AP NEWS

China is stepping up virus inspections on imported food packaging as cooler weather brings new waves of coronavirus infections in several overseas countries, Chinese officials said Wednesday.

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