Due to COVID this good girl hadn’t seen her hooman in months…pic.twitter.com/zwCDOdIFsz
— Rex Chapman???? (@RexChapman) February 15, 2021
Our daily update is published. States reported 1.3 million tests, 66k cases, 63,398 people currently hospitalized with COVID-19, and 2,336 deaths. pic.twitter.com/AqZlv5pcHx
— The COVID Tracking Project (@COVID19Tracking) February 18, 2021
Today, @WhiteHouse & @HHSgov announced critical actions to expand #COVID19 testing and increase testing for schools and communities hardest hit by the #COVID19 pandemic. https://t.co/WT3MO6YzVC
— Office of the U.S. Surgeon General (@Surgeon_General) February 17, 2021
Life expectancy in the United States dropped a staggering one year during the first half of 2020, according to preliminary estimates. https://t.co/RiliEXc75s
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 18, 2021
This article was published in the Washington Post, and retweeted by Laurie Garrett, so…
This is the #1 question I get asked: What can newly vaccinated do? Is it safe to see grandkids?
Though there are still unknowns, we need to give a better answer than "follow all precautions".
My dos/don't in this week's @PostOpinions column: https://t.co/BXCbDcvLA3 (1/5)
— Leana Wen, M.D. (@DrLeanaWen) February 16, 2021
It's probably fine to resume some non-essential activities, like going to the gym & out to eat. People should still abide by masking & distancing in case they can infect others. I'd still avoid crowded bars–& be extra cautious if others in your home are unvaccinated. (3/5)
— Leana Wen, M.D. (@DrLeanaWen) February 16, 2021
We finally have #covid19 #vaccines that provide extraordinary protection. Let’s help people use them to protect themselves while reclaiming some degree of normality and giving everyone hope for a post-pandemic future. (5/5)
— Leana Wen, M.D. (@DrLeanaWen) February 16, 2021
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Global COVID-19 cases drop, but more nations report variants
The B117 #COVID19 variant has now been detected in 94 countries, with local transmission occurring in 47https://t.co/ilqFxiuelI pic.twitter.com/57gMEWiccI
— CIDRAP (@CIDRAP) February 17, 2021
India to test travellers from Brazil, South Africa, UK after detecting new virus strains https://t.co/d7OHZPyrJP pic.twitter.com/MYcI2VYQVT
— Reuters (@Reuters) February 18, 2021
Nepal approves Chinese COVID-19 vaccine, to make first purchases from India https://t.co/YN7iZJcrL9 pic.twitter.com/miwn507uX1
— Reuters (@Reuters) February 18, 2021
#Oped The Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine has already boosted Russians’ immunity at home as well as the country’s image abroad, despite the Kremlin's harmful PR efforts, @k_sonin writeshttps://t.co/ugLYSdzokQ
— The Moscow Times (@MoscowTimes) February 18, 2021
Strong decline in coronavirus across England since January, study shows https://t.co/xhl3QnN2QN
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) February 18, 2021
Africa COVID-19 deaths near 100,000 after second wave https://t.co/O08cFmFRV0 pic.twitter.com/LiC4vA0cms
— Reuters (@Reuters) February 18, 2021
Understandable, but… not great, IMO:
Cuban scientists say that if the nation's vaccine is approved, tourists will be eligible to get one shot, take two more doses in their suitcases on the way home https://t.co/tfij0UEuBG
— New York Times World (@nytimesworld) February 18, 2021
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Very readable explainer:
America is ignoring the coronavirus variants at its own peril https://t.co/CRuWpzDr8C
— Mother Jones (@MotherJones) February 18, 2021
COVID-19, like all other viruses, will continue to mutate. The good news is that the vaccines can be rapidly updated. @wudanyan reports https://t.co/DBGs70rhLq
— New York Magazine (@NYMag) February 17, 2021
Two variants of the coronavirus have combined their genomes to form a heavily mutated hybrid https://t.co/ayJpe420mB pic.twitter.com/HNvSZ8BPdt
— New Scientist (@newscientist) February 17, 2021
Researchers urge delay in administering Pfizer vaccine's second dose, cite strong data https://t.co/N2KKLCzRnJ pic.twitter.com/U516jDVjoo
— Reuters (@Reuters) February 18, 2021
"This is going to explode." A next wave of #Covid vaccines will soon be put into use, vaxes that will be both far easier to use & somewhat less protective than the first two. The messaging about these vaccines is going to be a huge challenge, experts fear. https://t.co/zQQNSLGs7a
— Helen Branswell (@HelenBranswell) February 17, 2021
Can a nasal spray prevent SARSCoV2 from entering cells? A nasal antiviral, developed at Columbia Univ's Center for Host-Pathogen Interaction, blocked SARSCoV2 transmission in ferrets suggesting it may also prevent human infection. Compound is a lipopeptide https://t.co/v1hq9rO6Hv
— delthia ricks ? (@DelthiaRicks) February 17, 2021
Federal agents seize roughly 10 million phony 3M brand N95 masks as a result of an ongoing investigation into counterfeits sold to medical facilities and government agencies. https://t.co/P6GqLWXaWt
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 17, 2021
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By the thousands, U.S. service members are refusing or putting off the COVID-19 vaccine. Frustrated commanders are trying to knock down internet rumors and find the right pitch that will persuade troops to take the shot. https://t.co/CLStdvaSdE
— The Associated Press (@AP) February 18, 2021
A coronavirus vaccine entrepreneur held an indoor conference. Now dozens of attendees have the virus. https://t.co/0uB3hmoXDk
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) February 16, 2021
In a letter circulated yesterday #PeterDiamondis apologized for holding his annual Abundance 360 brainstorming for CEOs: it turned into a #COVID19 superspreader event. But when you read what he did to make the gathering safe, you'll see why this virus is SO hard to control.
MORE https://t.co/E9Mgwylph8— Laurie Garrett (@Laurie_Garrett) February 16, 2021
Exciting news, Wisconsin! As of today, we have administered 1,000,000 doses of #COVID19 vaccine in our state. Thank you to everyone who has made this 1 million—and millions more to come—possible.
Stay healthy, stay safe, and let's get through this together, Wisconsin. pic.twitter.com/48fnLRIVLB
— Governor Tony Evers (@GovEvers) February 17, 2021
L.A. schools to open vaccination site specifically for school staff https://t.co/LcNNXNCwaf pic.twitter.com/VjKrIySuXJ
— Reuters (@Reuters) February 18, 2021
The #NYCTestandTrace Corps is providing NYers who need to quarantine at home a “Take Care” package so they can safely separate from loved ones. Each package has enough personal protective equipment for a family of three to quarantine for 10-14 days. More: https://t.co/JzvFgojrm1 pic.twitter.com/9o9LYzaowh
— NYC Health + Hospitals (@NYCHealthSystem) February 17, 2021
Unforced error? Famously combative with media, @GovRonDeSantis today says public criticisms about vaccine distribution in parts of Florida could divert vaccines to areas where there are no political criticisms of his efforts https://t.co/jqETqNjI9T pic.twitter.com/Idy4mfTJdk
— Ted Bridis (@tbridis) February 17, 2021
(It’s Liz and Dick Uihlein).
— Keen Observer (@Hammbear) February 18, 2021
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