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Masks: Hong Kong to lift one of the world’s longest Covid mask mandates

Tue, 2023-02-28 06:27 — mike kraft

Hong Kong to lift one of the world’s longest Covid mask mandates The announcement that masks would no longer be required indoors or out ends the last major restriction the Chinese territory imposed during the pandemic. NBC News

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Lee’s announcement at a news briefing Tuesday came a day after the neighboring Chinese territory of Macao eased its mask rule and will bring the financial hub closer to the life in pre-pandemic days.

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Study outlines how celebrity tweets influenced negative US public opinions toward counter-pandemic efforts

Fri, 2023-02-24 07:12 — mike kraft

Celebrity tweets swayed US public opinion toward pandemic efforts, study suggests US celebrity Twitter posts—especially those from politicians and news anchors—likely influenced the increasingly negative US public attitudes toward efforts to combat COVID-19. CIDRAP

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California says it can no longer afford COVID testing, vaccinations for migrants

Fri, 2023-02-24 06:54 — mike kraft

California says it can no longer afford aid for COVID testing, vaccinations for migrants But Gov. Gavin Newsom said he was optimistic that federal funding will come through, citing “some remarkably good conversations” with the Biden administration. gqlshare Orange County Register

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Masks: Study on masks vs N95 respirators for health workers spurs concerns

Thu, 2023-02-23 07:32 — mike kraft

COMMENTARY: Wear a respirator, not a cloth or surgical mask, to protect against respiratory viruses CIDRAP

Two recent publications conclude there are no differences between surgical masks and respirators for preventing person-to-person transmission of infectious respiratory viruses like SARS-CoV-2 and influenza. But these studies are deeply flawed.

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The new claims that masks are not effective come under scrutiny

Wed, 2023-02-22 15:03 — mike kraft

The new scientific review on masks and Covid isn’t what you think A meta-analysis seeks to be the last word on the effectiveness of masks, but finding answers in science isn’t that easy. Kelsey Piper Vox

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Inspector general report says FEMA's wasted money in COVID emergency efforts to fly in PPE equipment

Mon, 2023-02-20 07:34 — mike kraft

OIG Finds Failings with Project Airbridge, FEMA’s COVID-19 Response - HS Today OIG said the project’s $238 million may have been better spent on other COVID-19 initiatives. OIG said the project’s $238 million may have been better spent on other COVID-19 initiatives. Kylie Bielby Hstoday

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Health care vaccine mandate remains as some push for an end

Mon, 2023-02-20 07:13 — mike kraft

Health care vaccine mandate remains as some push for an end LOWRY CITY, Mo. (AP) — At Truman Lake Manor in rural Missouri, every day begins the same way for every employee entering the nursing home's doors — with a swab up the nose, a swirl of testing solution and a brief wait to see whether a thin red line appears indicating a positive COVID-19 case. AP NEWS

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San Francisco to end COVID-19 public health emergency declaration Feb. 28

Thu, 2023-02-16 16:29 — mike kraft

San Francisco to end COVID-19 public health emergency declaration Feb. 28 San Francisco Department of Public Health announced that the city would end its COVID-19 public health emergency declaration, along with additional health orders on Feb. 28. ABC7 San Francisco

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CDC urges people with weak immune systems to take extra precautions after Evusheld deemed ineffective

Fri, 2023-01-27 14:24 — mike kraft

CDC urges people with weak immune systems to take extra precautions after Covid subvariants knock out Evusheld Evusheld was a key antibody treatment taken by people with weak immune systems as an added layer of protection. Spencer Kimball CNBC

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These precautions include wearing a high quality mask and social distancing when it’s not possible to avoid crowded indoor spaces, according to the CDC.

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