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Masks: Even as COVID cases rise, mask mandates stay shelved

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2022-05-03 16:54

Even as COVID cases rise, mask mandates stay shelved NEW YORK (AP) — An increase in COVID-19 infections around the U.S. has sent more cities into new high-risk categories that are supposed to trigger indoor mask wearing, but much of the country is stopping short of bringing back restrictions amid deep pandemic fatigue. AP NEWS

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Vaccines, antibodies, antivirals: How some immunocompromised can cut Covid risk

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2022-04-20 10:24

Vaccines, antibodies, antivirals: How some immunocompromised can cut Covid risk Compared to last year, people with weakened immune systems now have several tools to protect themselves against Covid-19. NBC News

... experts say that while immunocompromised individuals do remain at a greater risk of Covid, the landscape looks much different than it did even a year ago, with a number of tools available to provide the extra protection they need.

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Covid-19 'superspreading' can still happen, but now we have the tools to slow it

Submitted by FNUOvviyaa on Wed, 2022-04-13 12:50

Covid-19 'superspreading' can still happen, but now we have the tools to slow it A recent outbreak of Covid-19 cases among officials in Washington, with dozens testing positive after attending the Gridiron Club Dinner, has put the concept of Covid-19 superspreading back in the spotlight. Jacqueline Howard, CNN CNN

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Guangzhou closes to most arrivals as China’s outbreak grows

Submitted by FNUOvviyaa on Mon, 2022-04-11 10:32

Guangzhou closes to most arrivals as China's outbreak grows BEIJING (AP) — The manufacturing hub of Guangzhou closed itself to most arrivals Monday as China battles a major COVID-19 surge in its big eastern cities. Shanghai has taken the brunt of the rise, with another 26,087 cases announced on Monday, only 914 of which showed symptoms. AP NEWS

BEIJING (AP) — The manufacturing hub of Guangzhou closed itself to most arrivals Monday as China battles a major COVID-19 surge in its big eastern cities.

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Covid Cases are spiking in New York City and Washington, D.C

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2022-04-08 17:25

Cases are spiking in New York City and Washington, D.C. The New York Times

While much of the United States has reported a plateau in coronavirus cases in recent weeks, New York City and Washington, D.C., have been battling a swift rise in cases in the last two weeks as the virus has again upended Broadway and the halls of the federal government.

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Overview: Senior U.S. officials test postive, Covid developments in China and Latin America

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2022-04-07 12:10

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

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U.S.: Overview of mask mandates being dropped in various states but masks still needed for some

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2022-03-01 09:46

A slew of states, cities and schools are ditching mask mandates this week. But the fate of one big mandate is still up in air Even some of the most ardent supporters of Covid-19 precautions are ditching mask mandates as health officials release new guidelines and hospitalizations plummet. Holly Yan, CNN CNN

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The most likely places to catch COVID? New study highlights high risk locations

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2022-01-20 11:54

Where are you most likely to catch COVID? New study highlights high risk locations Is it the movie theater? The gym? Researchers calculated the odds of infection for any place you might go. YahooNews

What are the odds of catching COVID-19 after a night at the movie theater? How about an afternoon at the gym, unmasked? Or an early morning jog in a neighborhood park?

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Study: Covid loses '90pc of its infectiousness within five minutes of being airborne'

Submitted by mike kraft on Wed, 2022-01-12 09:55

Covid loses '90pc of its infectiousness within five minutes of being airborne' Coronavirus loses 90 per cent of its infectiousness within five minutes of becoming airborne, a new study has suggested. YahooNews

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A Guide to the CDC's new COVID Isolation Rules

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2022-01-11 11:41

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Confused By The CDC's New COVID Isolation Rules? Here's A Clear Guide.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidance for isolating is dense and can be somewhat confusing — especially since the rules seem to be in constant flux based on community transmission levels and people’s vaccination status. But here, we break it down, clear and simple, so you know if, when, and how you need to isolate.

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