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Oposition to mask mandates, other covid rules, prompt Republican lawmakers pass laws to restrict the power of health authorities to take steps to protect the public health.

Mon, 2021-12-27 23:24 — mike kraft
Anger over mask mandates, other covid rules, spurs states to curb power of public health officials A flurry of new laws restrict the authority of state or local health officers to take steps proven to help safeguard the public’s health. Amy Goldstein Washington Post

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MASKS: Guidance on upgrading and wearing

Fri, 2021-12-24 22:46 — mike kraft
Why you should upgrade your mask as the Omicron variant spreads As the Omicron variant spreads, it's time to upgrade from your cloth face masks. Experts explain why medical-grade masks -- such as surgical/disposable masks and N95 and KN95 respirators -- are better options now and what people should do with the cloth masks they already have. Kristen Rogers, CNN CNN

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Tests: White House defends efforts to increase supply of COVID-19 tests

Fri, 2021-12-24 07:18 — mike kraft
White House defends efforts to bolster COVID-19 testing supply White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Thursday defended the Biden administration’s efforts to ramp up at-home coronavirus testing amid a nationwide shortage of tests. Morgan Chalfant TheHill
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Amazon, America's 2nd largest employer, reinstates mask mandate for warehouse workers

Fri, 2021-12-24 00:13 — mike kraft
Amazon revives mask mandate for warehouse workers due to rise in Covid cases Amazon is requiring all U.S. warehouse workers to wear a mask inside operations facilities. Annie Palmer CNBC

Amazon’s U.S. warehouse employees will once again be required to wear face masks at work amid a surge in Covid-19 cases due to the highly transmissible omicron variant.

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Analysis: Rising cases, Omicron highlight holes in Biden's COVID strategy, experts say

Tue, 2021-12-21 01:47 — mike kraft
Analysis: Rising cases, Omicron highlight holes in Biden's COVID strategy, experts say Amid a new surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths ahead of the Christmas and New Year holidays, President Joe Biden is drawing criticism from health experts, who are calling for more urgency, testing, masking and global vaccine sharing. Jeff Mason Reuters
 
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CDC finds coronavirus testing of exposed children in schools can safely replace quarantine

Fri, 2021-12-17 23:49 — mike kraft
CDC finds coronavirus testing of exposed children in schools can safely replace quarantine Children exposed the virus needn't return to virtual learning if their schools can implement a rigorous testing regime instead. Laura Meckler Washington Post
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British surge seen as warning on omicron; Eastern European vaccination skeptics are showing signs of change of heart

Thu, 2021-12-16 23:19 — mike kraft
British surge seen as warning on omicron but responses vary | AP News LONDON (AP) — Spiraling infections in Britain driven in part by the new omicron variant of the coronavirus rattled many in Europe on Thursday, fueling a familiar dread that tighter restrictions will scuttle holiday plans again this year. AP NEWS

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Editorial: Pragmatic steps to be smart about Covid and improve lives--NY Times

Tue, 2021-12-14 08:55 — mike kraft
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Overview: Omicron developments internationally

Tue, 2021-12-14 07:43 — mike kraft
Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus At least one person has died in the United Kingdom after contracting the Omicron coronavirus variant, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday, the first publicly confirmed death globally from the swiftly spreading strain. Reuters Reuters

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New York gvernor announces indoor mask mandate for public places

Fri, 2021-12-10 22:13 — mike kraft
New York to implement indoor mask mandate for public places | AP News NEW YORK (AP) — Facing a winter surge in COVID-19 infections, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Friday that masks will be required in all indoor public places unless the businesses or venues implement a vaccine requirement. AP NEWS

... Hochul said the decision to impose a mask mandate was based on state’s weekly seven-day case rate, as well as increasing hospitalizations.

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