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New COVID variant detected in California and several other states as U.S. government downgrades use of vaccines

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Stanford scientists detect new COVID variant in California as U.S. moves to tighten vaccine access

A new and highly transmissible variant of the coronavirus, known as NB.1.8.1, has been detected in California and several other U.S. states, prompting concern among public health experts as the federal government moves to restrict access to updated COVID-19 vaccines.

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COVID: More than 300 people in the U.S. are dying from it every week -CDC

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Why are more than 300 people in the US still dying from COVID every week? Last month, an average of about 350 people died each week from COVID, according to data from the CDC. With available vaccines and treatments, why are people still dying? ABC News ABC News
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Vaccines: Moderna pulled back its licensing sbmission for combined flu-COVID shots

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Moderna pulls licensing submission for combo flu-COVID vaccine Moderna's combination vaccine was intended for adults 50 and older. CIDRAP
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U.S. FDA approves Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine but only for older and high risk people.

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After delay, FDA approves Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine, but only for older people and those at high risk | CNN After a six-week delay, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved Novavax’s Covid-19 vaccine, according to a letter from the agency, but only for people 65 and older and those 12 and up who have at least one underlying condition that puts them at higher risk of severe illness. Katherine Dillinger CNN

 

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Measles: Wastewater testing in Houston foretold Texas outbreak

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Houston Wastewater Foretold Texas Measles Outbreak US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education. HealthDay U.S. News & World Report
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Some U.S. biotech companies are considering moving clinical trials overseas because of U.S. FDA budget cuts and staff layoffs.

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Upheaval at FDA pushes some biotech firms to move early trials out of US

 

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How wastewater testing can predict community's COVID cases--new study

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Wastewater testing predicts community COVID cases, experts say SARS-CoV-2 wastewater surveillance accurately predicts the incidence of symptomatic COVID-19 infections in the community, data from the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities suggest. CIDRAP

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US health officials advise older travelers not to get a chikungunya vaccine

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US health officials advise older travelers not to get a chikungunya vaccine The U.S. government is advising that international travelers age 60 and older not get a chikungunya vaccine as it investigates possible side effects. AP News

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Moderna reports immune response in older adults for combines COVID and flu shots --study

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Moderna study shows immune response in older adults for a combo flu and COVID-19 shot A combination shot for flu and COVID-19 using messenger RNA generated antibodies in a company-funded study. AP News

 

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Trump administration reportedly stopped bird flu testing, pro,pting concerns

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The Government Quietly Stopped Bird Flu Testing. Experts Say That’s a Huge Mistake Risks remain dangerously high, and health professionals say we shouldn’t confuse the government’s silence for safety. Yahoo News

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