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Share on mailto Across the United States, COVID-19 wards like this one at University of Wisconsin Health in Madison are filling up fast, but federal data on their patient numbers and available beds are suspect, which could hinder getting person

Mon, 2020-11-30 19:59 — mike kraft

Federal system for tracking hospital beds and COVID-19 patients provides questionable data HHS Protect data, which influence how pandemic supplies and support are allocated, conflict with state or other federal data, Science has found Science | AAAS

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Vaccines may be ready for Christmas as U.S. braces for post-Thanksgiving virus surge

Mon, 2020-11-30 19:33 — mike kraft

Vaccines may be ready for Christmas as U.S. braces for post-Thanksgiving virus surge After a Thanksgiving weekend when the number of people traveling through U.S. airports reached its highest since mid-March, a top government official said on Monday some Americans could begin receiving coronavirus vaccinations before Christmas. Doina Chiacu, Steve Gorman U.S.

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Europe's Christmas dilemma: risk empty chairs next year?

Sun, 2020-11-29 12:09 — mike kraft

Europe's Christmas dilemma: risk empty chairs next year? BRUSSELS (AP) — Please leave a chair empty at this year's family Christmas dinner as a precaution, or face the possibility of having that chair empty forever. That's the stark dilemma... AP NEWS

BRUSSELS (AP) — Please leave a chair empty at this year’s family Christmas dinner as a precaution, or face the possibility of having that chair empty forever.

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In Japan, more people died from suicide last month than from Covid in all of 2020. And women have been impacted most

Sun, 2020-11-29 10:58 — mike kraft

In Japan, more people died from suicide last month than from Covid in all of 2020 More people died from suicide in Japan in October than succumbed to Covid-19 all year. And more women are taking their own lives, as they lose part-time work and take on the bulk of family responsibilities at home. Selina Wang, Rebecca Wright and Yoko Wakatsuki, CNN CNN

... Experts have warned that the pandemic could lead to a mental health crisis. Mass unemployment, social isolation, and anxiety are taking their toll on people globally.

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Fears of coronavirus jump intensify in Thanksgiving’s aftermath

Sun, 2020-11-29 10:40 — mike kraft

Fears of coronavirus jump intensify in Thanksgiving’s aftermath Across the country, officials and health experts are bracing for “a surge on top of a surge.” Sarah Kaplan Washington Post

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Experts: Virus numbers could be erratic after Thanksgiving

Sat, 2020-11-28 10:05 — mike kraft

Experts: Virus numbers could be erratic after Thanksgiving MILWAUKEE (AP) — The coronavirus testing numbers that have guided much of the nation's response to the pandemic are likely to be erratic over the next week or so, experts said Friday, as fewer... AP NEWS

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In nine states, at least 1 in 1,000 people have died of coronavirus-linked causes

Sat, 2020-11-28 09:34 — mike kraft

In nine states, at least 1 in 1,000 people have died of coronavirus-linked causes South Dakota became the latest to hit this grim marker as the country surpassed 13 million known cases. Marisa Iati, Hannah Knowles Washington Post

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COVID-19 Has Claimed the Lives of 100,000 Long-Term Care Residents and Staff

Fri, 2020-11-27 14:42 — mike kraft

COVID-19 Has Claimed the Lives of 100,000 Long-Term Care Residents and Staff More than 100,000 residents and staff have died in long-term care facilities since the start of the pandemic. This post discusses the implications of the likely rise in cases due to holiday gatheri… kffpriyac KFF

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Britain and other nations press on with AstraZeneca vaccine amid trial questions

Fri, 2020-11-27 11:27 — mike kraft

Britain and other nations press on with AstraZeneca vaccine amid trial questions Britain asked its regulator on Friday to assess AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine for a possible rollout, while the Philippines and Thailand secured millions of doses, giving the shot a vote of confidence after experts raised questions about trial data. Alistair Smout, Karen Lema U.S.

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OVERVIEW: Worldwide roundup COVID-19 developments

Fri, 2020-11-27 10:14 — mike kraft

Latest on worldwide spread of the coronavirus Global COVID-19 cases hit 60 million on Wednesday, while millions of Americans traveled for Thanksgiving, turning a blind eye to official warnings, record hospitalizations and a surging death toll. Reuters Staff U.S.

(Reuters) - Global COVID-19 cases hit 60 million on Wednesday, while millions of Americans traveled for Thanksgiving, turning a blind eye to official warnings, record hospitalizations and a surging death toll.

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