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Pfizer, Moderna vaccines may be less effective against B1351 variant
Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News Feb 18, 2021 Lab studies point to lower protection against the variant first identified in South…
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What’s The Difference Between The New COVID-19 Variants?
Here’s how the coronavirus strains first discovered in the U.K., Brazil and South Africa compare, and how they stack up against vaccines.Here’s how the coronavirus…
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U.S. Seizes Over 10 Million Fake N95 Masks In COVID-19 Probe
Investigators also notified about 6,000 potential victims in at least 12 states including hospitals who may have unknowingly purchased knockoffs.Investigators also notified about 6,000 potential…
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Jobless Americans Face Surprise Tax Bills On Unemployment Benefits
In an absurd twist, many say they might be forced to use the next round of government-provided stimulus checks to pay the government.In an absurd…
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Experts push CDC, White House to address COVID-19 aerosol spread
Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News Feb 17, 2021 “For months the scientific evidence has been clear: Aerosol transmissions are a major way…
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The True Toll Of COVID-19 In Assisted Living Homes Is Hidden By A Regulatory ‘Black Hole’
While nursing homes answer to federal regulators, assisted living facilities are regulated by the states. Uneven rules and loopholes mean dangerous health situations are falling…
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Pregnancy tied to estimated 70% higher COVID-19 rate
Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News Feb 17, 2021 The authors conclude that pregnant women should be broadly prioritized for COVID-19 vaccine…
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Global COVID-19 cases drop, but more nations report variants
Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News Feb 17, 2021 The B117 variant has now been detected in 94 countries, with local transmission occurring…
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