Health
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PublishedFebruary 3, 2021
Some states are holding key vaccine discussions in closed meetings
The lack of transparency raises the risk that some decisions will be grounded in politics rather than public health and that well-connected industries could receive special treatment while the concerns of marginalized groups are ignored.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2021
A fast, at-home coronavirus test will be available to Americans this year
Under the new contract, the company is expecting to ship 100,000 tests to the United States per month from February to July.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2021
Oregon’s drug decriminalization law goes into effect
Those found in possession of small amounts of heroin, methamphetamines, LSD and other drugs face a fine or health assessment.
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PublishedFebruary 1, 2021
New diabetes cases linked to COVID-19
Although COVID-19 often attacks the lungs, it is increasingly associated with a range of problems including blood clots, neurological disorders, and kidney and heart damage.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2021
EU regulator authorizes AstraZeneca vaccine for all adults
Concerns had been raised this week that not enough data exist to prove it works in older people, and some countries indicated they may not give it to the elderly.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2021
Unconventional mass vaccination help wanted: Fast-food managers, road race experts
Event organizers and other logistics experts are using their skills to help the nation vaccinate as many people against COVID-19 as possible.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2021
Novavax COVID-19 vaccine proves effective, but less so against variants
While studies are ongoing, the company is starting to develop a version of the vaccine that could more specifically target the mutations found in South Africa, in case health authorities eventually decide that updated dosing is needed.
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PublishedJanuary 26, 2021
Only one of the world’s 29 poorest countries has started coronavirus vaccinations
World Health Organization officials said last week that the West African nation of Guinea is the only low-income country of 29 to begin vaccinating.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2021
U.S. virus numbers drop as race against new strains heats up
Dr. Anthony Fauci says the improvement in numbers around the country appears to reflect a 'natural peaking and then plateauing' after a holiday surge, rather than the arrival of the vaccine in mid-December.
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PublishedJanuary 24, 2021
Israel, fearing virus mutations, to close its only international airport
Ben Gurion International Airport will be shuttered for at least a week as country races to vaccinate more of the population.
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