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Coronavirus Update

Coronavirus Update

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Updated COVID-19 booster shots expected at some bases in Europe and Asia within weeks

The shipment of both the Moderna and Pfizer bivalent vaccine boosters are expected to arrive in late September or early October, said a spokesman for Regional Health Command Europe.

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US plans to shift to annual coronavirus shots, similar to flu vaccine

White House coronavirus coordinator Ashish Jha said the newly reformulated omicron-targeting boosters mark an "important milestone" in the U.S. pandemic response.

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Is COVID-19 winding down? Scientists say no

Is the coronavirus on its way out? You might think so, but medical experts do not. They predict the scourge that's already lasted longer than the 1918 flu pandemic will linger far into the future.

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Stress, anxiety boost chances of getting long Covid, study finds

Depression, anxiety, worries about the pandemic and other sources of distress prior to getting Covid-19 may increase the chance of developing persistent "long-haul" symptoms, a Harvard University study found.

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Potential to mix up omicron booster with conventional vaccine raises concerns

The potential for confusion is from the color of the cap for the vials. The color of the vial caps of some of the new booster shots is identical to those of older shots.

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LA student journalists reported on an unvaccinated librarian. Now their adviser faces suspension

Teacher-librarian Greta Enszer was fired at Daniel Pearl Magnet High School for declining the COVID-19 vaccine. Citing HIPA laws that protect patients’ medical records, Enzer asked that her name be removed from a story published by a student-run news website that referenced her vaccination status.

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New York governor lifts mask mandate for NYC subways

New York Governor Kathy Hochul lifted the state's mask requirement for public transit, removing one of the last remaining government mandates of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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India and China clear needle-free COVID-19 vaccines

India and China have cleared a new approach in COVID-19 vaccination — two needle-free options, one a squirt in the nose and the other inhaled through the mouth.

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China locks down 65 million, discourages holiday travel

Across the country, 33 cities including seven provincial capitals are under full or partial lockdown covering more than 65 million people.

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