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U.S. CDC warns against travel to 22 destinations over COVID-19

Tue, 2022-01-18 19:05 — mike kraft

U.S. CDC warns against travel to 22 destinations over COVID-19 The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) on Tuesday advised against travel to 22 nations and territories because of a rising number of COVID-19 cases, including for Israel, Australia, Egypt, Albania, Argentina and Uruguay. David Shepardson Reuters

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As flu cases rise alongside covid, experts fear that countries could face a 'twindemic.'

Wed, 2022-01-05 09:54 — mike kraft

The world has avoided a 'twindemic,' but as flu cases rise alongside covid, experts fear that could change A "twindemic" of covid-19 and influenza is a recipe for public health nightmares. Strict measures to control the spread of the coronavirus were expected to prevent flu transmission, which appears to have largely held true for 2020. But this flu season, some countries are on track to be hit much harder, while others could be spared.Subscribe to The Post Most newsletter for the most important and interesting stories from The Washington Post.

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Asia keeps omicron at bay for now, but worries about a surge that already hit Australia

Wed, 2021-12-29 09:25 — mike kraft

Asia keeps omicron at bay, but a surge may be inevitable | AP News TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Much of Asia has largely managed to keep omicron at bay even as the variant rages in other parts of the world, but the region that is home to most of the globe’s population is bracing for what may be an inevitable surge. AP NEWS

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Overview: International Covid developments

Mon, 2021-12-27 10:32 — mike kraft

Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus Oil fell on Monday after U.S. airlines called off thousands of flights over the Christmas holidays amid surging COVID-19 infections, and China's cases edged higher as Xian tightened curbs on travel within the city on the fifth day of a lockdown of its 13 million people. Reuters Reuters

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OVERVIEW: South Africa relaxes isolation reqirements and other international developments,

Fri, 2021-12-24 10:09 — mike kraft

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: Reuters Reuters

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Overview: Asia/Pacific, Europe, U.S., Africa, Mideast

Thu, 2021-12-23 12:54 — mike kraft

Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus Two vaccine makers said their shots protected against Omicron as UK data suggested it may cause proportionally fewer hospital cases than the Delta coronavirus variant, though public health experts warned the battle against COVID-19 was far from over. Reuters Reuters

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Some countries shorten COVID-19 booster timelines in face of Omicron surge

Mon, 2021-12-20 12:07 — mike kraft

As Omicron threatens a global surge, some countries shorten COVID-19 booster timelines A growing number of countries are reducing the wait time for COVID-19 vaccine boosters from six months to as few as three in a bid to ward off a new surge in infections from the Omicron variant. Deena Beasley Reuters

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Overview: Vaccination policicy developments Europe, Australia, other developments

Fri, 2021-12-10 11:11 — mike kraft

Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus Australia will begin administering COVID-19 vaccines for children aged 5 to 11 from Jan. 10 and U.S. regulators expanded eligibility for booster shots to 16- and 17-year-olds amid rising concerns about the new Omicron variant. Reuters Reuters

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As omicron variant is detected around the world, travel bans may be too late, experts say

Sun, 2021-11-28 11:12 — mike kraft

As omicron variant is detected around the world, travel bans may be too late, experts say Governments are scrambling to close their borders to travelers from southern Africa, where a potentially dangerous new variant was first found. Washington Post

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Wearing masks cuts Covid incidence by 53%, says global study

Thu, 2021-11-18 18:09 — mike kraft

Mask-wearing cuts Covid incidence by 53%, says global study Researchers said results highlight the need to continue with face coverings, social distancing and handwashing alongside vaccine programmes the Guardian

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U.S. CDC warns against travel to 22 destinations over COVID-19

As flu cases rise alongside covid, experts fear that countries could face a 'twindemic.'

Asia keeps omicron at bay for now, but worries about a surge that already hit Australia

Overview: International Covid developments

OVERVIEW: South Africa relaxes isolation reqirements and other international developments,

Overview: Asia/Pacific, Europe, U.S., Africa, Mideast

Some countries shorten COVID-19 booster timelines in face of Omicron surge

Overview: Vaccination policicy developments Europe, Australia, other developments

As omicron variant is detected around the world, travel bans may be too late, experts say

Wearing masks cuts Covid incidence by 53%, says global study

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