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As signs emerge of the anticipated surge in Thanksgiving-driven infections, public health experts plead with Americans to take precautions ahead of the December holidays. In a heartbreaking story, a former Alabama state senator reportedly told his wife just before his death: “Sweetheart, we messed up. We just dropped our guard. ... We’ve got to tell people this is real."
China hopes to use its COVID vaccine in a number of countries to restore its image. Iran complains that U.S. sanctions hamper its ability to get vaccines.
The partial results published in The Lancet on Tuesday confirmed that the two full doses given at least one month apart appeared to be 62% effective, while a half dose followed by a full dose was about 90% effective.
Meanwhile, when asked to clarify the executive order President Donald Trump signed at the event--prioritizing Americans first in vaccine distribution--vaccine czar Moncef Slaoui voiced his own puzzlement: "Frankly, I don’t know, and frankly, I’m staying out of this. I can’t comment,”
Both people are medical workers who have a history of significant allergic reactions. They are "recovering well," a health official said.
The logistical preparations for the rollout of the Pfizer vaccine proceed as federal officials say distribution will begin within days of FDA approval. Shortages are expected.
A crucial FDA open committee meeting is scheduled for Thursday. And if all goes as expected, a coronavirus vaccine could be authorized for emergency use in the U.S. by Friday. News outlets detail the timeline and potential problems.
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The country also reportedly has reserved enough vaccines to more than protect its population. Other vaccine news is from United Arab Emirates and China.
For the first time, more than 10,000 people with coronavirus infections are hospitalized in California — quadruple the number from Halloween. Also, COVID news from other states.
Those fighting hunger say they’ve never seen anything like this in the US, even during the Great Recession. Two surveys from Indiana showed good and bad news: Nonprofits and federal aid nearly doubled the number of meals being distributed to food-insecure residents, but the need also doubled.
Metformin, a common drug used to manage blood sugar, lowers the death risk for women with COVID, but the same effect isn't seen with men, a new study says.
Also, Modern Health reports that higher rates of severe illness and mortality within Black and Latino are occurring because too many are not making it to a hospital in order to get the care they need.
Also in the news: mother-to-infant coronavirus transmission while sharing the same hospital room.
When will you be protected from the coronavirus? The Pfizer vaccine has prevented COVID-19 illness seven days after the second injection — which is about a month after the first shot.
New Mexico's governor extends legal protections to doctors helping COVID patients. Other news about a fatigued workforce doing a dangerous job.
Both Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican, and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, an independent, say the deal needs to include stimulus checks for Americans.
There won't be sufficient supply in the initial batch of vaccines to inoculate the nation's 21 million high-priority health workers and 3 million nursing home residents. That leaves tough decisions ahead for states and the health industry.
President-elect Joe Biden chooses a team that is familiar with health issues and the health laws. Good communication skills are also part of the package.
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