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The use of lotteries as public health incentives for vaccinations has successful precidents --studies

Mon, 2021-06-21 23:41 — mike kraft

Lotteries as public health incentives began before covid-19 As U.S. states adopt vaccine lotteries, the idea, championed by global health researchers, has begun to catch on. Claire Parker, Sammy Westfall Washington Post

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India's central government asks states to be careful in easing lockdowns

Sun, 2021-06-20 02:25 — mike kraft

India ask states to 'carefully calibrate' lockdown easing India's central government on Saturday urged states to be careful in reopening from COVID-19 lockdowns to prevent a resurgence of infections in the hard-hit country. Reuters Staff U.S.

NEW DELHI (Reuters) -India’s central government on Saturday urged states to be careful in reopening from COVID-19 lockdowns to prevent a resurgence of infections in the hard-hit country.

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OPINION: Suggestions for how to help the majority of unvaccinated adults who fear needles

Sat, 2021-06-12 07:45 — mike kraft

Over half of adults unvaccinated for COVID-19 fear needles – here's what's proven to help Though many adults report a fear of needles, most research on needle fear has focused on children. FG Trade/E+ via Getty ImagesIf you’re among the 25% of Americans averse to needles, you’re probably not surprised by the COVID-19 immunization stall. Even for those who want immunity, bribes with beer or lottery tickets may not be enough to override anxiety made worse by pervasive images of needles in the media.

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

Wed, 2021-06-09 22:47 — mike kraft

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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The White House launches new initiatives; beer, barbershops and baby sitting to encourage vaccinations

Thu, 2021-06-03 04:36 — mike kraft

Free beer, other new incentives for Biden's 'vaccine sprint' WASHINGTON (AP) — Dangling everything from sports tickets to a free beer, President Joe Biden is looking for that extra something — anything — that will get people to roll up their sleeves for COVID-19 shots when the promise of a life-saving vaccine by itself hasn’t been enough. AP NEWS

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DHS secretary said: 'We're taking a very close look at' vaccine passports. But White House say no plans for domestic mandate

Sun, 2021-05-30 00:00 — mike kraft

DHS secretary: 'We're taking a very close look at' vaccine passports Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Friday that the U.S. is taking “a very close look” at vaccine passports for international travel. Jordan Williams TheHill

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ANALYSIS: Studies on the positive effect of wearing masks in reducing coronavirus cases.

Thu, 2021-05-27 02:57 — mike kraft

What the science says about lifting mask mandates With COVID rates dropping and vaccinations on the rise, the United States and other places are removing some requirements for face coverings. Are they moving too fast? Lynne Peeples nature

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Half of US adults are now vaccinated against COVID-19 but pace is slowing.

Wed, 2021-05-26 05:59 — mike kraft

CDC: Half of US adults now vaccinated against COVID-19 Half of all American adults are officially fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, marking significant progress since the vaccines were Justine Coleman TheHill

Half of all American adults are officially fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, marking significant progress since the vaccines were first authorized in December.

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DIscussing COVID vaccine safety poses unique communication challenge

Tue, 2021-05-25 07:14 — mike kraft

‘Minefield’: COVID vaccine safety poses unique communication challenge Poll on vaccine hesitancy demonstrates the extraordinary predicament researchers face in transmitting risk information during a pandemic. Ariana Remmel nature

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ANALYSIS: The Vaccination Gap--class and education are major overlooked factors

Mon, 2021-05-24 21:38 — mike kraft

It is common to hear about two different demographic groups that are hesitant to receive a Covid-19 vaccination: Republican voters and racial minorities, especially Black and Latino Americans.

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