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ANALYSIS: Lockdown' states like California did better economically than more open states like Florida--new study

Jun

09

'Lockdown' states like California did better economically than 'looser' states like Florida, new COVID data shows Not only did big states with more stringent COVID measures end 2020 with fewer infections per capita, they also tended to post better economic growth numbers last year than states with fewer restrictions. Andrew Romano YahooNews

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Moscow faces rising COVID-19 cases, toughens enforcement of mask and glove requirements

Jun

09

Moscow to toughen enforcement of COVID-19 rules as cases rise Authorities in Moscow said on Wednesday they would step up enforcement of rules requiring people to wear medical masks and gloves in indoor public spaces due to a rising number of COVID-19 cases in the Russian capital. Reuters Reuters

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Boosting COVID vaccinations with virtual reality game--Denmark trial

Jun

09

Denmark trial uses virtual reality game to boost COVID vaccinations Denmark researchers are using virtual reality to encourage more COVID-19 vaccinations, through a game of maneuvering through a virus-infected crowd in a city square. Tim Barsoe Reuters

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U.S. CDC eases travel recommendations on dozens of countries, including Japan

Jun

08

U.S. CDC eases travel recommendations on some 110 countries, territories including Japan The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has eased travel recommendations for more than 110 countries and territories, including Japan just ahead of the Olympics. David Shepardson Reuters

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Mastercard Foundation to spend $1.3B for COVID vaccinations for Africa \

Jun

08

Foundation to spend $1.3B to vaccinate Africans for COVID One of the world's largest foundations will spend $1.3 billion over the next three years to acquire and deliver COVID-19 vaccines for more than 50 million people in Africa. It’s a first-of-its-kind effort for a Western nonprofit to bolster Africa’s lagging vaccination campaign amid widespread fears of a third wave of infections on the continent. AP NEWS

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Africa: Third wave hits continent as Covid vaccine imports dry up

Jun

08

Third wave sweeps across Africa as Covid vaccine imports dry up WHO says continent urgently needs more jabs as eight countries report rise of 30% in cases in a week the Guardian

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Essay: A Strategy for the Long Fight Against COVID-19

Jun

08

The Forever Virus Global herd immunity is now unreachable. How should governments' strategy in the fight against COVID-19 change in response? Foreign Affairs

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New bipartisan Congressional bill would improve US stockpile of medical supplies

Jun

08

Bipartisan bill would improve US stockpile of medical supplies A bipartisan group of lawmakers released a bill in Congress Tuesday that they say will overhaul and improve the nation’s stockpile of critical medical supplies as the country looks to better prepare for pandemics. By <a href="/profiles/meg-wagner">Meg Wagner</a>, Melissa Macaya, <a href="/profiles/melissa-mahtani">Melissa Mahtani</a>, Mike Hayes and <a href="/profiles/veronica-rocha">Veronica Rocha</a>, CNN CNN

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Map indicates which counties are ready for schools to fully open

Jun

07

Map: Is your county ready for schools to open? The CDC issued guidelines for opening schools for in-person instruction. See where your county stands. NBC News will update this map weekly. NBC News

The U.S. now has a framework for opening schools for in-person classes. Is your county ready?

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Research suggests why the ‘Alpha’ Coronavirus Variant Became So Powerful

Jun

07

In December, British researchers discovered that a new variant was sweeping through their country. When it arrived in other countries, the variant, now known as Alpha, tended to become more common in its new homes as well. By April, it had become the dominant variant in the United States, and it has remained so ever since.

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