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Human behavior, Superspreader 'explosions' continue to hinder pandemic control efforts

Wed, 2021-07-14 21:36 — mike kraft

Superspreader 'explosions' continue to plague pandemic efforts New coronavirus strains are a risk, but experts say human behavior and social interactions that lead to superspreader events remain the most serious threat. NBC News

Superspreader events that first seeded the coronavirus in the United States are keeping the pandemic smoldering, with experts pointing to human behavior and social circles as the main drivers.

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Vaccines may curb new virus mutations; teens use soft drinks to fake positive COVID-19 tests

Thu, 2021-07-08 08:20 — mike kraft

Vaccines may curb new virus mutations; teens use soft drinks to fake positive COVID-19 tests The following is a roundup of some of the latest scientific studies on the novel coronavirus and efforts to find treatments and vaccines for COVID-19, the illness caused by the virus. Nancy Lapid Reuters

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ANALYSIS: Russia’s Botched Pandemic Response

Wed, 2021-07-07 08:39 — mike kraft

The Shocking Enormity of Russia’s Botched Pandemic Response A massive third wave is spreading unchecked, anti-vaxxers are rampant, and the Kremlin’s vaccine diplomacy has failed

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Dutch COVID-Free’ Dance Party becomes cheat scene super-spreader, infects 160+ revelers

Tue, 2021-07-06 08:14 — mike kraft

‘COVID-Free’ Dance Party Infects 160+ Revelers Olivia Harris via ReutersOwners of the ski-themed Aspen Valley nightclub in the city of Enschede in eastern Netherlands couldn’t wait to reopen their venue after more than a year of harsh lockdowns brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. They did everything the Municipal Health Authorities told them to do before opening on June 26: require all customers to present vaccine certificates or negative COVID-19 tests.

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UK: PM Johnson outlines lifting of England's virus restrictions

Mon, 2021-07-05 23:37 — mike kraft

UK PM Johnson outlines end England's virus restrictions British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday set out his plans to end social and economic COVID-19 restrictions in England in two weeks, in a test of whether a rapid vaccine rollout offers enough protection from the highly contagious Delta variant. Alistair Smout,William James Reuters

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Suggestions on how to persuade hesitants to get vaccine shots.

Mon, 2021-07-05 22:07 — mike kraft

They didn’t want to get Covid-19 shots. This is what convinced them. From encouragement from family to fears over new variants, this is what swayed vaccine holdouts. NBC News

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In interviews with NBC News, individuals who were initially reluctant to get their vaccinations said nudging from family members, fears about emerging variants and having the ability to shrug off rumors about the shot were among the reasons they finally decided to roll up their sleeves, months after the shot became available.

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State Department report says predators world wide took advantage of the pandemic lockdowns

Fri, 2021-07-02 23:23 — mike kraft

Pandemic Lockdowns Aided Predators Worldwide, Especially Online, U.S. Says The number of cases of online sex exploitation, including of children, appeared to skyrocket last year as people spent more time on computers. By Lara Jakes The New York Times

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WHO warns Europe risks new COVID wave

Fri, 2021-07-02 22:30 — mike kraft

Covid: Europe risks new wave, WHO warns Cases are up 10% in a week and there are concerns Euro 2020 matches could be super-spreader events. BBC News

Covid-19 infections have risen by 10% in a week in Europe after two months in decline and the risk of a new wave of cases is growing, says the World Health Organization.

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