Coronavirus Updates
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‘A few mutations away’: The threat of a vaccine-proof variant
“When we have lots of people infected, we give more chances to the virus to diversify and then adapt to selective pressures.”
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Vaccinated people infected with Delta remain contagious
The CDC data show people with so-called breakthrough cases of the Delta variant may be just as contagious as unvaccinated people, even if they do...
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As common respiratory viruses resurface, children are at serious risk
Younger children may be especially vulnerable to the reemergence of common respiratory viruses such as influenza and respiratory syncytial virus...
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Pfizer vaccine protection wanes after 6 months, study finds
Strong protection against serious illness and hospitalization remains.
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CDC calls for masks in schools, hard-hit areas, even if vaccinated
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The VA, California, and NYC requiring employee vaccinations
The trifecta of federal-state-municipal
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requirements arrived as the nation searches for ways to get more people...
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Children and COVID: Vaccinations, new cases both rising
The increase in vaccine initiation was fairly modest for the week of July 16-22, but the latest jump in new cases was not.
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AMA, 55 other groups urge health care vax mandate
“We must continue to address workers’ concerns, engage with marginalized populations, and work with trusted messengers to improve vaccine...
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Vaccine breakthrough cases rising with Delta: Here’s what that means
As good as they are, these shots aren’t perfect. Their protection differs from person to person depending on age and underlying health.
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CDC panel updates info on rare side effect after J&J vaccine
To date, more than 12 million doses of the vaccine have been administered, making the rate of GBS 8.1 cases for every million doses administered...