Vaccinations

A rating of the Safest States During COVID-19 --FOX

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2021-02-19 11:34

As the U.S. continues its struggle against the COVID-19 pandemic, staying safe is one of Americans’ top concerns. Safety is also essential for getting the economy back on track, as the lower COVID-19 transmission and deaths are in a state, the more that state is able to eliminate restrictions on businesses. We’ll only be able to fully get back to life as normal once most of the population is vaccinated against coronavirus, and it will still be months before we can achieve that. The U.S. is off to a slow start so far, as only 5% of the population has been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (received both doses) as of February 17.

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Africa reaches 100,000 known COVID-19 deaths despite earlier low rates

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2021-02-19 11:23

Africa reaches 100,000 known COVID-19 deaths as danger grows NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Africa has surpassed 100,000 confirmed deaths from COVID-19 as the continent praised for its early response to the pandemic now struggles with a dangerous resurgence and... AP NEWS

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How scarcity of niche biotech ingredients has slowed Covid-19 vaccine production

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2021-02-19 11:03

Why grandparents can’t find vaccines: Scarcity of niche biotech ingredients Limited supply of key ingredients called lipids has constrained coronavirus vaccine manufacturing and contributed to the frustratingly slow rollout of shots in the United States and Europe. Christopher Rowland Washington Post

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Vaccine Developments: Pfizer seeks approval for storage at higher temperatures, J&J seeks WHO approval

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2021-02-19 10:49

Pfizer seeks U.S. approval for COVID-19 vaccine to be stored at higher temperatures Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE have asked the U.S. health regulator to relax requirements for their COVID-19 vaccine to be stored at ultra-low temperatures, potentially allowing for it to be kept in pharmacy freezers, they said on Friday. Reuters Staff U.S.

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Doctors vaccinate vulnerable homebound people but face time, distance challenges

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2021-02-19 10:36

Doctors race to find, vaccinate vulnerable homebound people A group of health care workers hurried out of a Boston hospital on a recent weekday morning, clutching small red coolers filled with COVID-19 vaccines. “That clock is in the back of my mind the whole time,” said Dr. Won Lee, a home care specialist at Boston Medical Center. Millions of U.S. residents will need COVID-19 vaccines brought to them because they rarely or never leave home. YahooNews

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CDC estimates indicate US may have enough vaccines to fully vaccinate its population by July

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2021-02-19 10:15

US may have enough vaccines to fully vaccinate its population by July In the first three months since the first Covid-19 vaccine shot was administered in December, the US government has delivered about 73.4 million doses to states and jurisdictions, according to the latest data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. By <a href="/profiles/sarah-faidell">Sarah Faidell</a> and <a href="/profiles/brad-lendon">Brad Lendon</a>, CNN CNN

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States are prying loose vaccine supplies that were held in reserve

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2021-02-19 10:06

RICHMOND, Va. — When tiny glass vials of coronavirus vaccine began rolling off production lines late last year, federal health officials set aside a big stash for nursing homes being ravaged by the virus. Health providers around the country figured as well that it was prudent to squirrel away vials to ensure that everyone who got a first dose of vaccine got a second one.

Two months later, it is clear both strategies went overboard.

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France establishes citizens' panel to counter vaccine antipathy

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2021-02-18 19:59

Vaccine-wary France turns to citizens’ panel to boost trust in COVID-19 shots Panel advice on vaccines could counteract legacy of mistrust from past health scandals Science | AAAS

All across Europe, coronavirus vaccines are in scarce supply. But in France, they are also surprisingly unwanted: Recent polls suggest just 57% of the country intends to get vaccinated, whereas in the United Kingdom, 89% wants to get a shot for COVID-19.

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