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China update: Country steps up anti-COVID measures in megacities as infections mount

Tue, 2022-10-11 20:45 — mike kraft

China steps up anti-COVID measures in megacities as infections mount Shanghai and other big Chinese cities, including Shenzhen, have ramped up testing for COVID-19 as infections rise, with some local authorities hastily closing schools, entertainment venues and tourist spots. Ryan Woo,Casey Hall Reuters

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China imposes COVID lockdowns as cases surge after holiday

Mon, 2022-10-10 19:56 — mike kraft

China imposes lockdowns as COVID-19 surges after holiday BEIJING (AP) — Chinese cities were imposing fresh lockdowns and travel restrictions after the number of new daily COVID-19 cases tripled during a weeklong holiday, ahead of a major Communist Party meeting in Beijing next week. AP NEWS

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The latest lockdown started Monday in Fenyang city in northern China’s Shanxi province after a preliminary positive case was found in citywide testing the previous day, state broadcaster CCTV reported. ...

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Qatar requires COVID-19 tests for visiting World Cup fans

Thu, 2022-09-29 23:46 — mike kraft

Qatar confirms COVID-19 test requirements for World Cup fans GENEVA (AP) — Fans going to the World Cup in Qatar must show a negative COVID-19 test when they arrive as part of the host nation’s rules to combat COVID-19 , organizers said Thursday. AP NEWS

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U.S. CDC no longer recommends universal masking in health facilities

Thu, 2022-09-29 07:00 — mike kraft

CDC no longer recommends universal masking in health facilities The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer recommends universal masking in health care settings, unless the facilities are in areas of high COVID-19 transmission. The agency quietly i… nweixel The Hill

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention no longer recommends universal masking in health care settings, unless the facilities are in areas of high COVID-19 transmission.

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Canada to remove all COVID travel restrictions from Oct 1

Wed, 2022-09-28 19:47 — mike kraft

Canada to remove all COVID travel restrictions from Oct 1 Canada will drop all COVID-19 restrictions for travelers from Oct. 1, including vaccination and masking requirements for flights and trains, the government said on Monday. Reuters Reuters

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France clears Omicron boosters, Canada drops vax requirements for visitors

Wed, 2022-09-21 04:20 — mike kraft

France clears Omicron-adapted COVID boosters for autumn vaccination drive France's HAS health authority on Tuesday followed the European Union's drug regulator and cleared two separate COVID-19 vaccine boosters updated to target the Omicron variant. Reuters Reuters

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U.S. Public perception of COVID risk at low point -- survey

Tue, 2022-09-13 23:04 — mike kraft

Public perception of COVID risk at low point: survey Americans’ concern about COVID-19 is at a low point as many move on from the pandemic even with the virus continuing to circulate, a new survey finds. The latest Axios-Ipsos Coronavirus Index relea… jmueller The Hill

Americans’ concern about COVID-19 is at a low point as many move on from the pandemic even with the virus continuing to circulate, a new survey finds.

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New Zealand relaxes, Philippines continues Covid-19 countermeasures

Mon, 2022-09-12 20:59 — mike kraft

New Zealand removes most remaining COVID rules as cases wane WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand removed most of its remaining COVID-19 restrictions Monday as the government signaled a return to normalcy for the first time since the pandemic began. People will no longer be required to wear masks in supermarkets, stores, busses or planes. AP NEWS

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The challenges of studying the effects of COVID lockdowns

Thu, 2022-09-08 21:42 — mike kraft

What Scientists Have Learnt from COVID Lockdowns

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Scientists have been studying the effects of lockdowns during the pandemic in the hope that their findings could inform the response to future crises. They have reached some conclusions: countries that acted quickly to bring in stringent measures did best at preserving both lives and their economies, for instance.

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