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New poll indicates a third of Americans still skeptical about Covid vaccine

Wed, 2021-02-10 09:58 — mike kraft

AP-NORC poll: A third of US adults skeptical of COVID shots NEW YORK (AP) — About 1 in 3 Americans say they definitely or probably won’t get the COVID-19 vaccine, according to a new poll that some experts say is discouraging news if the U.S. hopes to... AP NEWS

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Vaccine effort complicated by need to balance scarce first and second doses.

Tue, 2021-02-09 18:59 — mike kraft

US vaccine drive complicated by 1st, 2nd dose juggling act The U.S. has entered a tricky phase of the COVID-19 vaccination effort as providers try to ramp up the number of people getting first shots while also ensuring a growing number of others get... AP NEWS

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More on pharmacies now offering COVID-19 vaccines:

Tue, 2021-02-09 18:47 — mike kraft

Pharmacies now offering COVID-19 vaccines: Here's what you need to know CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens and Walmart are among 21 chains and networks getting immunization shots from U.S. this week. Kate Gibson cbsmoneywatch

The effort to immunize more Americans against the coronavirus now includes major retail pharmacy chains.

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U.S. to start sending COVID-19 vaccines directly to community health centers

Tue, 2021-02-09 18:01 — mike kraft

U.S. to start sending COVID-19 vaccines directly to community health centers The U.S. government will begin shipping COVID-19 vaccines directly to community health centers next week in an effort to speed vaccinations and ensure doses are reaching vulnerable people, U.S. health officials said on Tuesday. Carl O’Donnell, Manas Mishra U.S.

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Uber and Walgreens to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites

Tue, 2021-02-09 12:47 — mike kraft

Uber and Walgreens to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccine sites Uber and Walgreens are partnering to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites in an effort to expand vaccine availability in communities of color. Jordan Williams TheHill

Uber and Walgreens are partnering to offer free rides to COVID-19 vaccination sites in an effort to expand vaccine availability in communities of color.

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Study measures reductions in coronavirus transmissions by vaccinated persons--Israeli lab

Tue, 2021-02-09 12:38 — mike kraft

Vaccinated people less likely to transmit coronavirus, Israeli study suggests Nation's largest testing lab publishes research showing older group's viral load fell compared to younger cohort once most Israelis 60+ had received Pfizer-BioNTech shot timesofisrael

Israel’s largest COVID-19 testing lab says it has found evidence indicating that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine significantly reduces the transmissibility of the coronavirus, offering a tentative answer to one of the world’s most burning questions.

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USG is considering use of mobile vaccine centers to facilitate shots

Tue, 2021-02-09 11:49 — mike kraft

US considers mobile vaccination centers to tackle "undersupply" of shots, White House adviser says Getting Covid-19 vaccination appointments has been a challenge for many Americans because "we're in a situation of undersupply" of vaccine, according to Andy Slavitt, the senior Biden White House adviser for Covid Response. By Jessie Yeung, Adam Renton, Kara Fox and Christopher Johnson, CNN CNN

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Overview: COVID-19 International brief developments

Tue, 2021-02-09 11:39 — mike kraft

Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus The head of the World Health Organization-led team in Wuhan that is investigating the origins of COVID-19 said that cold chain transmission of the virus was a possibility and warranted further investigation. Reuters Staff U.S.

* Germany is planning to spend nearly 9 billion euros this year to buy up to 635.1 million COVID-19 vaccines as part of the European Union’s procurement scheme and national deals.

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Vaccinations are markedly helping reduce Covid-19 in nursing homes --analysis

Mon, 2021-02-08 18:05 — mike kraft

Analysis suggests vaccinations are helping decline of Covid-19 in nursing homes New Covid-19 cases among nursing home residents and staff have dropped more than 50% in about four weeks, according to a CNN analysis of the latest data published by the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The data captured cases reported between the week ending Dec. 20 and the week ending Jan. 24. By Joshua Berlinger, Adam Renton, Kara Fox and Christopher Johnson, CNN CNN

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ONLINE EVENT: CSIS --A GLobal Approach to COVID-19 vaccination, CSIS Wednesday, 1 PM EST

Mon, 2021-02-08 14:41 — mike kraft

Online Event: A Global Approach to Covid-19 Vaccination Ask Live Questions Here The event will be webcast live from this page. As the world moves into the second year of the novel coronavirus pandemic, several different vaccine candidates have been

Online Event: A Global Approach to Covid-19 Vaccination

Wednesday, February 10, 2021 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

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