#Texas A&M researchers spot new coronavirus variant

#Texas A&M researchers spot new coronavirus variant

“#Texas A&M researchers spot new coronavirus variant” Texas A&M researchers have found a new coronavirus variant, called BV-1 for the surrounding Brazos Valley area, though there are still many unknowns, according to a university release posted Monday.  The variant was detected in a saliva sample from just one student who had “mild cold-like” symptoms through the school’s…

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#New York halts use of Johnson & Johnson vaccines

#New York halts use of Johnson & Johnson vaccines

“#New York halts use of Johnson & Johnson vaccines” New York will halt the use of the Johnson & Johnson one-dose vaccine after federal health officials raised concerns about a possible link to blood clots, the state health commissioner said Tuesday — and Gov. Andrew Cuomo stressed that people with appointments for J&J will be offered…

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#Trust in CDC during coronavirus pandemic saw declines, survey suggests

#Trust in CDC during coronavirus pandemic saw declines, survey suggests

“#Trust in CDC during coronavirus pandemic saw declines, survey suggests” Public trust in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during the coronavirus pandemic dropped between May and October 2020, a survey found, with the most significant decline reported among non-Hispanic White and Hispanic respondents. The survey, conducted by the RAND Corporation, involved 2,000 Americans and rated…

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#Massachusetts has most P.1 coronavirus variant cases in US

#Massachusetts has most P.1 coronavirus variant cases in US

“#Massachusetts has most P.1 coronavirus variant cases in US” Massachusetts now accounts for about a quarter of the P.1 coronavirus variant cases detected in the U.S., surpassing Florida’s 55 with 58. According to data compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Bay State’s total is currently highest in the U.S. A review of data conducted by…

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#NY’s elderly COVID-19 vaccination rate lags behind

#NY’s elderly COVID-19 vaccination rate lags behind

“#NY’s elderly COVID-19 vaccination rate lags behind” New York lags way behind the rest of the country when it comes to inoculating people over age 65 against the coronavirus, according to the latest CDC statistics. The Empire State ranks 44th in the country on the percentage of folks over 65 who have gotten at least…

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#Disrespecting Joe Biden and other commentary

#Disrespecting Joe Biden and other commentary

“#Disrespecting Joe Biden and other commentary” Foreign desk: Disrespecting Joe While “the left may control the media narrative, it’s not fooling Xi Jinping or Vladmir Putin into thinking President Joe Biden is strong,” snarks The Federalist’s Mollie Hemingway: Putin “challenged Biden to a debate about US history,” and Xi “had his people yell at US…

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#Michigan reports Brazilian COVID variant in resident

#Michigan reports Brazilian COVID variant in resident

“#Michigan reports Brazilian COVID variant in resident” Enlarge Image A nurse checks in on a person in a vehicle after receiving the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine at a drive through vaccination site at the TCF center in Detroit, Michigan, U.S., January 15, 2021. Reuters Michigan health officials on Thursday reported the first known case of the…

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#When did New York elect its teachers-union boss leader?

#When did New York elect its teachers-union boss leader?

“#When did New York elect its teachers-union boss leader?” Excuse me, but who died and made United Federation of Teachers honcho Mike Mulgrew both supreme leader and chief scientist of New York? Last week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ­finally admitted what we parents knew all along: namely, that there is absolutely no…

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#The CDC’s absurd guidelines and other commentary

#The CDC’s absurd guidelines and other commentary

“#The CDC’s absurd guidelines and other commentary” Libertarian: The CDC’s Absurd Guidelines Reason’s Robby Soave is astounded: “The nation’s top health officials think day-care providers should continue requiring children as young as 2 years old to wear masks at all times” except for meals and naps “even after all teachers and staff are vaccinated.” The…

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