CDC says coronavirus could be under control this summer in U.S. if people get vaccinated and are careful https://t.co/K80RcCRGwd
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 5, 2021
56.7% of American adults have received at least one vaccine shot; 41.3% are now fully vaccinated.
83.0% of Americans age 65 and older have received at least one shot; 70.1% are now fully vaccinated. pic.twitter.com/ShiuNtRxfA
— Patrick Chovanec (@prchovanec) May 6, 2021
BREAKING: CVS announces it is now accepting *walk-in* appointments for #coronavirus vaccines across the country. No appointment necessary. This comes after President Biden's order yesterday for all pharmacies taking part in the federal vaccine program to allow walk-ins.#WBZ
— Liam Martin (@LiamWBZ) May 5, 2021
New cases in the United States dropped below 50,000 a day for the first time since early October in a sign that vaccinations — and warmer weather — may be helping to get the U.S. outbreak under control. From @washingtonpost pic.twitter.com/jCeuh5eF6Y
— delthia ricks ? (@DelthiaRicks) May 5, 2021
The US had +46,129 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the total to over 33.3 million. The 7-day moving average fell to below 48,000 new cases per day, its lowest level since October 8. pic.twitter.com/VfInNX7dS6
— Patrick Chovanec (@prchovanec) May 6, 2021
I wish they would have been more specific about the modeling or linked to something more specific, but this article confirms what I've suspected – that the Biden team has models. Good. https://t.co/GEyov7pRmg
— Cheryl Rofer (@CherylRofer) May 6, 2021
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India’s Covid crisis could happen anywhere. It just looks different from one country to the next. Americans have already forgotten how shocking giant refrigerated trailers packed with dead Covid patients looked to the rest of the world https://t.co/i1O3OFBxWb
— delthia ricks ? (@DelthiaRicks) May 6, 2021
World Bank President David Malpass on Wednesday urged wealthy countries to quickly free up excess vaccines for developing economies that are now facing greater needs, by exporting stockpiled doses and giving up options for future deliveries. https://t.co/2RptdFTwAD
— Reuters Health (@Reuters_Health) May 6, 2021
India was slated to be the world's #Covid19 vaccine supplier. And then Covid turned its sights on India. https://t.co/FCG7stiyE0
— Helen Branswell (@HelenBranswell) May 5, 2021
India reported a record 412,262 new COVID-19 cases and a record 3,980 daily death toll, as a second wave of infections swamps the health system and spreads from cities into the vast countryside https://t.co/8BHFfySO0T pic.twitter.com/eJ58i3p2Z0
— Reuters (@Reuters) May 6, 2021
Infections in India have hit another bleak daily record as demand for medical oxygen jumped seven-fold and the government denied reports that it's slow in distributing life-saving supplies from abroad. https://t.co/qxqmFXpEfv
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 6, 2021
India says 'double mutant' linked to Covid surge https://t.co/X0a2Ys8SeJ
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) May 6, 2021
India’s large diaspora is tapping its wealth, growing political clout and expertise to help India combat a catastrophic coronavirus surge that has led to desperate pleas for oxygen and left people to die outside overwhelmed hospitals. https://t.co/tAnMSDOLdP
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 6, 2021
The world sent India millions in #Covid aid. Why isn't it reaching those who need it most? Planeloads of ventilators, oxygen supplies & antiviral drugs began arriving last week. One big problem: For days, much of the cargo is in airport hangars undelivered https://t.co/TMV3u1DCQh
— delthia ricks ? (@DelthiaRicks) May 5, 2021
Thailand has assured its foreign residents that they can get COVID-19 vaccinations, countering comments by some officials suggesting they would be at the end of the line for inoculations. https://t.co/6Ig0frpSPO
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 6, 2021
Tokyo set to seek extension of emergency until May 31 https://t.co/7zdaocDOhw pic.twitter.com/rp8PhP9v3h
— Reuters (@Reuters) May 6, 2021
Opinion: Japan, which is still planning to host the Tokyo Olympics this July, finds itself in a truly awkward position — trailing Colombia, Latvia and Turkey in the global vaccination race. https://t.co/vuUoZOrqiv
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 5, 2021
Russia on Thursday confirmed 7,639 new coronavirus cases and 351 deaths, bringing its officially reported totals to 4,855,128 cases and 112,246 deaths https://t.co/tHRKkA7Wss
— The Moscow Times (@MoscowTimes) May 6, 2021
EU willing to discuss COVID-19 vaccine patent waiver – EU's von der Leyen https://t.co/2EzmFFyIaa pic.twitter.com/YOCWezD3n8
— Reuters (@Reuters) May 6, 2021
Germany's confirmed coronavirus cases rise by 21,953 – RKI https://t.co/YuGwXWZQ75 pic.twitter.com/LJdYcNHFjL
— Reuters (@Reuters) May 6, 2021
Black leaders blame lower vaccine take-up in UK on racism https://t.co/0qPejbZGRj
— BBC News (World) (@BBCWorld) May 6, 2021
Australian officials reinstated social distancing measures across greater Sydney as they scrambled to find missing transmission links in a COVID-19 case connected to an Indian variant of the virus https://t.co/jGwP1FbRH5 pic.twitter.com/Je7UGurXpU
— Reuters (@Reuters) May 6, 2021
Brazil’s health & comms ministries drew up plans for an event where Bolsonaro would get vaccinated, to increase public awareness. But the president declined. Still hasn’t taken the shot pic.twitter.com/VJCiBQFTiN
— Brian Winter (@BrazilBrian) May 5, 2021
Mexico's coronavirus death toll passes 218,000 https://t.co/Q7ged2yDVM
— Crawford Kilian (@Crof) May 6, 2021
The Blackfeet Nation set up a vaccine clinic at the U.S.-Canada border and gave out hundreds of surplus doses to its relatives and neighbors in Alberta. https://t.co/vbjGxmmTPA
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 5, 2021
This was not on my pandemic vaccine bingo card: Canada has authorized the Pfizer vaccine for use in 12-15 year olds — before the @US_FDA green lights it. https://t.co/QtgZQOJfy1
— Helen Branswell (@HelenBranswell) May 5, 2021
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The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is incredibly effective against severe Covid caused by 2 variants: B117, which emerged in the UK & B1351, 1st identified in S. Africa. Data based on real-world vaccine use in Qatar & Israel showing prevention of worst outcomes https://t.co/mseTXajepY
— delthia ricks ? (@DelthiaRicks) May 6, 2021
The makers of Russia’s third coronavirus vaccine CoviVak said their tests of a live polio vaccine for preventing Covid-19 have proven effective https://t.co/LHoaYFQs1v
— The Moscow Times (@MoscowTimes) May 6, 2021
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#Covid's toll in the US is projected to drop sharply by the end of July, according to new federal data. The CDC report includes projections from 6 research groups, which predicted the course of the US epidemic between now and Sept. Mainly, it's good news https://t.co/dcOWzfkZor
— delthia ricks ? (@DelthiaRicks) May 5, 2021
Broadway theaters have been given the green light to re-open in September following a year-plus layoff because of the pandemic. Theaters can decide on entry requirements, including whether audience members must be vaccinated, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. https://t.co/EA2ZSYCzqH
— The Associated Press (@AP) May 5, 2021
The Yankees and Mets can increase capacity from 20% to 100% at their ballparks for home games starting May 19 as along as fans are vaccinated against COVID-19. Both teams will be giving away free tickets along with vaccinations. https://t.co/X4xU5u3Zrs
— AP Sports (@AP_Sports) May 5, 2021
The Murdoch empire’s Lord Haw Haw…
Really nothing else left to say at this point. This show is pure evil and is/will be responsible for countless deaths. https://t.co/2noUokWl91
— Centrism Fan Acct ? (@Wilson__Valdez) May 6, 2021
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