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No one likes needles. Of all the barriers to Covid-19 vaccination, fear of needles may seem trivial to overcome. But millions of American adults, not to mention children, still need to be injected to keep themselves and their communities safe. And it’s likely some of them aren’t doing so in part because they fear or just don’t like needles.

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CDC 3 items: Eye on possible surges, under scrutinity and makes changes

Wed, 2021-05-19 17:22 — mike kraft

CDC to remain vigilant for case spikes after new mask guidance CDC Director Rochelle Walensky is facing criticism for moving too quickly on updating mask guidance for vaccinated Americans. Anjalee Khemlani Yahoo

Criticisms abound for the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after it changed its mask guidance Thursday to allow vaccinated individuals to go maskless in most settings.

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US volunteers of various faiths working to help India counter coronavirus crisis

Wed, 2021-05-12 02:31 — mike kraft

Across faiths, US volunteers mobilize for India crisis Volunteers at Hindu temples, Muslim groups and Sikh relief organizations across the United States are mobilizing to support India as the world's second most populous country struggles to handle a devastating surge of the coronavirus... AP NEWS

Volunteers at Hindu temples, Muslim groups and Sikh relief organizations across the United States are mobilizing to support India as the world’s second most populous country struggles to handle a devastating surge of the coronavirus.

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OPINION: CDC criticized for conservative, slow guidance statements

Tue, 2021-05-11 22:27 — mike kraft

CDC’s slow, cautious Covid-19 messaging seems out of step with moment Even defenders of the agency's approach admitted that its guidance has been conservative, and at times slow. Nicholas Florko STAT

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India's vaccination campaign falters amid growing number of coronavirus cases.

Sun, 2021-05-09 17:55 — mike kraft

As cases grow, India's vaccination campaign falters BENGALURU, India (AP) — Since India opened vaccinations to all adults this month, hoping to tame a disastrous coronavirus surge sweeping across the country, the pace of administering the shots has dropped with states saying they only have limited stock to give out... AP NEWS

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New Jersey doctor, expert in infectious diseases, died of Covid in India helping to care for family

Fri, 2021-05-07 23:12 — mike kraft

New Jersey doctor who was 'giant' in field of infectious diseases dies of COVID-19 in India

A distinguished New Jersey doctor considered a "giant in the field of infectious diseases" has died of COVID-19.

Dr. Rajendra Kapila was a professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and was a founding member of the New Jersey Infectious Disease Society.

The 81-year-old ded in India on April 28, nearly three weeks after testing positive for COVID-19, according to the Hindustan Times.

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India's virus catastrophe worsens. Hospitals turn to courts for help

Tue, 2021-05-04 14:52 — mike kraft

'Horrible' weeks ahead as India's virus catastrophe worsens NEW DELHI (AP) — COVID-19 infections and deaths are mounting with alarming speed in India with no end in sight to the crisis and a top expert warning that the coming weeks in the country of nearly 1... AP NEWS

NEW DELHI (AP) — COVID-19 infections and deaths are mounting with alarming speed in India with no end in sight to the crisis and a top expert warning that the coming weeks in the country of nearly 1.4 billion people will be “horrible.”

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