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Free Trade of Medical Supplies Key to Virus Fight: Johns Hopkins' Krueger
May.13 -- Anne Krueger, senior research professor of international economics at the Johns Hopkins University School for Advanced International Studies, discusses her post-pandemic outlook with Bloomberg's Vonnie Quinn on "Bloomberg...
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Travel Warnings Intensify As First U.S. Coronavirus Patient Confirmed
CDC and Washington state health officials told reporters the first U.S. patient is a 30-year-old man from Washington state north of Seattle.
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The Two-Virus Dilemma: COVID-19 And The Flu
We typically think about getting flu shots in the fall, but pharmacies and doctors offices around the U.S. are already offering them now.
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The U.S. Could Lose Its Measles Elimination Status By October
The United States declared measles had been eliminated in 2000.
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U.S. Doubles Vaccine Purchase, Calls For More Global Shots
World leaders, aid groups and global health organizations are growing more vocal about the slow pace of vaccinations.
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Congress Will Not Investigate Pentagon COVID-19 Spending
House Democrats called for an investigation of the Pentagon's COVID-19 spending, but the Armed Services Committee chair says there won't be a hearing.
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Biden Administration Amps Up Obamacare Registration Efforts
Open enrollment for "Obamacare" will last until May, giving people twice as long to sign up for the health insurance benefits.
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Global COVID Cases Grow Despite Vaccine Efforts
The director of the CDC said the U.S. is still in a complicated stage of the pandemic.
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CDC Relaxes Cruise Ship COVID-19 Guidelines
The federal agency lowered cruise ship travel to a level 3 health notice.
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Justice Dept. To Appeal Order Voiding Travel Mask Mandate
A notice of appeal was filed in federal court in Tampa.
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Flyers to US Won't Have to Test for Covid-19
The Biden administration is lifting its requirement that international travelers test negative for coronavirus before flying to the US, amid pressure from airlines that viewed the measure as excessive and blamed it for depressing ticket...
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FDA Authorizes Pfizer And Moderna Booster Shots For All Adults
Scientists previously advised the FDA to reject the Biden administration's plan to start distributing booster shots, citing a lack of supporting data.
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COVID-19 Cases Impacting Most Major Cruise Lines
The latest data from the CDC shows 86 cruise ships currently have passengers on board who have tested positive for the virus.
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CDC Guidelines More Detailed Than Trump Administration Reopening Plan
The CDC's 63-page guidelines include recommendations on how to safely reopen businesses but were described by one GOP senator as "over prescriptive."
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Concerns Raised About CDC Handling Of Virus Test Results
The agency is combining results from two different COVID-19 tests.
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CDC Says 20 Million Americans Are Likely Infected With The Coronavirus
CDC Director Dr. Robert Redfield said the agency estimates 5-8% of the U.S. population has been infected.
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Study: Coronavirus Can Remain Viable On Some Surfaces For Days
It can remain viable anywhere from three hours in the air to up to three days on plastic and stainless steel surfaces.
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Why Aren’t COVID Vaccines Getting To More People?
Only 5 million of 20-million target got doses of vaccination by end of December.
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Novavax to File Vaccine in U.K. and U.S. in Q2, CEO Says
Mar.12 -- Novavax Inc. Chief Executive Officer Stan Erck says the company's Covid-19 vaccine has been effective against variants. He speaks with Bloomberg's Alix Steel on "Bloomberg Markets."
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CDC Says Delta Variant Is Much More Contagious Than Alpha
Aug.02 -- CDC Director Rochelle Walensky says the Delta variant is much more contagious than the Alpha variant. She spoke during a Covid-19 response briefing.
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There Is 'Understandable Confusion' Over Face Mask Rules: Fauci
May.20 -- Anthony Fauci, the top U.S. expert on infectious diseases, said health authorities’ move to relax a mask mandate for fully vaccinated people has spurred “understandable confusion.” Fauci, the director of National Institute of...
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Biden Administration To Significantly Ease Pandemic Mask Guidelines
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention plans to change the metrics it uses to recommend guidance on face coverings.
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Biden Administration's Travel Mask Mandate Still Up In The Air
The airline industry and Republicans want to end the mandate that has required face masks on public transit for the past 14 months.
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Nevada Governor Rescinds Mask Mandate; Casinos Follow Suit
Gov. Steve Sisolak announced the state would no longer require face coverings in most places, including schools.