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In April, with hospitals overwhelmed and much of the United States in lockdown, the Department of Health and Human Services produced a presentation for the White House arguing that rapid development of a coronavirus vaccine was the best hope to control the pandemic.

“DEADLINE: Enable broad access to the public by October 2020,” the first slide read, with the date in bold.

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U.S. records over 25,000 coronavirus deaths in July

Sat, 2020-08-01 21:49 — mike kraft

U.S. records over 25,000 coronavirus deaths in July U.S. coronavirus deaths rose by over 25,000 in July and cases doubled in 19 states during the month, according to a Reuters tally, dealing a crushing blow to hopes of quickly reopening the economy. Christine Chan U.S.

(Reuters) - U.S. coronavirus deaths rose by over 25,000 in July and cases doubled in 19 states during the month, according to a Reuters tally, dealing a crushing blow to hopes of quickly reopening the economy.

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How Did Sweden Flatten Its Curve Without a Lockdown?

Sat, 2020-08-01 03:37 — mike kraft

How Did Sweden Flatten Its Curve Without a Lockdown? One expert credits a 'good-enough strategy'; others worry that it won't last Kristina Fiore medpagetoday

Despite never implementing a full-scale lockdown, Sweden has managed to flatten its curve, prompting its health leadership to claim victory -- but others question the cost of the strategy, as the country has a far higher death toll than its Scandinavian neighbors.

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UPDATE: U.S. coronavirus deaths top 150,000, among highest in deaths per capita globally

Thu, 2020-07-30 04:09 — mike kraft

U.S. coronavirus deaths top 150,000, among highest in deaths per capita globally U.S. deaths from the novel coronavirus surpassed 150,000 on Wednesday, a number higher than in any other country and nearly a quarter of the world's total, according to a Reuters tally. Lisa Shumaker U.S.

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Coronavirus Outbreaks in Florida, Arizona and Texas Show Some Signs of Slowing

Wed, 2020-07-29 01:54 — mike kraft

Coronavirus Outbreaks in Florida, Arizona and Texas Show Some Signs of Slowing Other states like Ohio, Indiana, Tennessee, Kentucky and Virginia are starting to see concerning virus trends. US News & World Report

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Vitamin D helps the body fight coronavirus, major Israeli study claims

Tue, 2020-07-28 07:16 — mike kraft

Vitamin D helps the body fight coronavirus, major Israeli study claims 'Sunshine' vitamin is like a steroid, researcher says, urging public to head outdoors; another scientist urges caution, saying other factors may be at play timesofisrael

Good levels of vitamin D, the so-called sunshine vitamin, help people to fight the coronavirus more quickly and effectively and reduce chances of hospitalization, Israeli researchers have concluded.

However, others are cautioning broad conclusions, saying other factors may be involved.

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