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Face masks with valves or vents do not prevent spread of the coronavirus, CDC says

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2020-08-14 12:50

Face masks with valves or vents do not prevent spread of the coronavirus, CDC says "Masks with one-way valves or vents allow air to be exhaled through a hole in the material, which can result in expelled respiratory droplets that can reach others," the CDC says. Reis Thebault, Angela Fritz Washington Post

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Virginia to study presence of coronavirus antibodies in N.Va. children

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2020-08-14 11:22

Virginia to study presence of coronavirus antibodies in N.Va. children In the District, masks are at the center of a suit filed under the city’s Whistleblower Protection Act. Justin Wm. Moyer, Dana Hedgpeth, Rebecca Tan Washington Post

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UPDATE: The U.S. has already invested billions in potential coronavirus vaccines. Here’s where the deals stand

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2020-08-14 10:52

The U.S. has already invested billions in potential coronavirus vaccines. Here's where the deals stand The U.S. has doled out billions to develop a vaccine against the coronavirus, locking in a minimum of 800 million doses so far. Noah Higgins-Dunn CNBC

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U.S. to make coronavirus strain for possible human challenge trials--Reuters exclusive

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2020-08-14 10:36

Exclusive: U.S. to make coronavirus strain for possible human challenge trials U.S. government scientists have begun efforts to manufacture a strain of the novel coronavirus that could be used in human challenge trials of vaccines, a controversial type of study in which healthy volunteers would be vaccinated and then intentionally infected with the virus, Reuters has learned. Julie Steenhuysen U.S.

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Africa begins continent-wide study of COVID-19 antibodies

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2020-08-13 19:25

Africa begins continent-wide study of COVID-19 antibodies JOHANNESBURG (AP) — An Africa-wide study of antibodies to the coronavirus has begun, while evidence from a smaller study indicates that many more people have been infected than official numbers... AP NEWS

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — An Africa-wide study of antibodies to the coronavirus has begun, while evidence from a smaller study indicates that many more people have been infected than official numbers show, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.

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Israeli hospital trials super-quick saliva test for COVID-19

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2020-08-13 13:07

Israeli hospital trials super-quick saliva test for COVID-19 A newly developed saliva test aims to determine in less than a second whether or not you are infected with the novel coronavirus, Israel's largest medical center said on Thursday. Reuters Editorial U.S.

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Flu season prep, complicated by COVID-19, starts early this year

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2020-08-13 11:04

Flu season prep, complicated by COVID-19, starts early this year Healthcare providers, including CVS Health Corp , are kicking off flu vaccinations early, ordering extra shots and aiming to add tests that check for both the annual flu and COVID-19, pharmacy executives and experts told Reuters. Carl O'Donnell U.S.

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Chinese cities find virus in Brazilian chicken wings, Ecuadorian shrimp packaging

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2020-08-13 10:49

Chinese cities find virus in Brazilian chicken wings, Ecuadorian shrimp packaging Two cities in China have found traces of the new coronavirus in imported frozen food and on food packaging, local authorities said on Thursday, raising fears that contaminated food shipments might cause new outbreaks. Roxanne Liu U.S.

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CDC issues a dire warning for the fall if coronavirus measures are not followed; Anti-vaxers ramp up

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2020-08-13 09:20

The CDC issues a dire warning for the fall if coronavirus measures are not followed A top federal health official is issuing a dire warning: Follow recommended coronavirus measures or risk having the worst fall in US public health history. Faith Karimi and Steve Almasy, CNN CNN

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Accuracy of U.S. coronavirus data thrown into question as decline in testing skews drop in new cases

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2020-08-12 19:26

Accuracy of U.S. coronavirus data thrown into question as decline in testing skews drop in new cases In Texas, new Covid-19 cases have fallen by 10% to an average of 7,381 a day from 8,203 two weeks ago, but testing is down by 53% over the same time. Will Feuer CNBC

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