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@HarvardChanSPH shared
On Oct 5, 2021
This year in the pandemic is following a similar trend to last fall, says Harvard Chan School's @BillHanage. "The difference this year is that spread is going to be impeded – or not – by vaccination." (via @guardian) https://t.co/MHZMttxa90
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Signs of encouragement as US sees drop in Covid cases and hospitalizations

Signs of encouragement as US sees drop in Covid cases and hospitalizations

CDC data shows 29% decrease in cases over two weeks in September but experts say virus remains a significant threat

@DrTomFrieden shared
On Oct 3, 2021
The study shows that multiple layers of protection are the best way to keep people safe from Covid, especially in congregate settings. https://t.co/WlMS0BSYYq https://t.co/o2CWDxH7WB
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Multicomponent Strategies to Prevent SARS-CoV-2 Transmission — Nine Overnight Youth Summer Camps, United States, June–August 2021

Multicomponent Strategies to Prevent SARS-CoV-2 Transmission — Nine Overnight Youth Summer Camps, United States, June–August 2021

This report describes nine U.S. youth summer camps that implemented COVID-19 prevention strategies.

@guardian shared
On Oct 1, 2021
Coronavirus treatments: the potential ‘game-changers’ in development https://t.co/Voe7Xk3hZx
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Coronavirus treatments: the potential ‘game-changers’ in development

Coronavirus treatments: the potential ‘game-changers’ in development

After positive clinical trials for the Molnupiravir antiviral drug, it joins other medicines that have shown promise

@guardian shared
On Sep 30, 2021
Kim Jong-un orders hotline with the South to reopen as he condemns ‘cunning’ US https://t.co/lQqzyd4lQO
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Kim Jong-un orders hotline with the South to reopen as he condemns ‘cunning’ US

Kim Jong-un orders hotline with the South to reopen as he condemns ‘cunning’ US

North Korean leader said Biden offer of dialogue is ‘a facade’ and blamed the US for ‘hostile policy’

@guardian shared
On Oct 2, 2021
Pregnant people urged to get vaccinated amid abysmal US inoculation rates https://t.co/sE8umJRSBd
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Pregnant people urged to get vaccinated amid abysmal US inoculation rates

Pregnant people urged to get vaccinated amid abysmal US inoculation rates

CDC ‘strongly’ recommends shots, with only a third of pregnant adults in the US having received Covid vaccines

@AP shared
On Sep 30, 2021
BREAKING: The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose for the third straight week, a sign that the highly contagious delta variant may be slowing the job market’s recovery. Jobless claims were up by 11,000 from the previous week. https://t.co/pLq6N2BQ9W
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US unemployment claims rise third straight week to 362,000

US unemployment claims rise third straight week to 362,000

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits rose for the third straight week, a sign that the highly contagious delta variant may be slowing a recovery in ...

@Reuters_Health shared
On Sep 30, 2021
Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now: https://t.co/Vn7xmvJkDg
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What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

What you need to know about the coronavirus right now

Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus right now:

@AP shared
On Oct 2, 2021
The first Women's March of the Biden administration heads straight for the steps of the Supreme Court, part of nationwide protests demanding continued access to abortion in a year when conservative lawmakers and judges have put it in jeopardy. https://t.co/28z5TYEB06
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Women’s March targets Supreme Court, with abortion on line

Women’s March targets Supreme Court, with abortion on line

WASHINGTON (AP) — The first Women's March of the Biden administration heads straight for the steps of the Supreme Court on Saturday, part of nationwide protests that drew thousands to ...