#Vaccines more than 99% effective against COVID-19

#Vaccines more than 99% effective against COVID-19

“#Vaccines more than 99% effective against COVID-19” Coronavirus vaccines have been more than 99-percent effective against the coronavirus in New Jersey, according to an analysis released Monday by the state. The study looked at “breakthrough” cases — instances where people in the Garden State who were fully vaccinated against COVID-19 later tested positive. Through June…

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#Medical schools address health disparities in Wisconsin

#Medical schools address health disparities in Wisconsin

“#Medical schools address health disparities in Wisconsin” MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin’s two medical schools are collaborating on a study addressing health disparities in the state. The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin will use $3 million in endowment money to measure and recommend solutions for health…

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#Thailand’s capital tightens restrictions to fight COVID-19

#Thailand’s capital tightens restrictions to fight COVID-19

“#Thailand’s capital tightens restrictions to fight COVID-19” BANGKOK — Officials in Thailand further tightened coronavirus restrictions on Monday in response to an alarming rise in cases and deaths that is stressing the country’s health care system. City officials in Bangkok, the capital, ordered a range of establishments to close completely from Tuesday for two weeks…

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#Inside the cutthroat race to secure doses

#Inside the cutthroat race to secure doses

“#Inside the cutthroat race to secure doses” PARIS — No one disputes that the world is unfair. But no one expected a vaccine gap between the global rich and poor that was this bad, this far into the pandemic. Inequity is everywhere: Inoculations go begging in the United States while Haiti, a short plane ride…

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#Cheers! Florida city may legalize public alcohol drinking

#Cheers! Florida city may legalize public alcohol drinking

“#Cheers! Florida city may legalize public alcohol drinking” GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The city that is home to the University of Florida may allow people to drink legally from open containers in public places such as sidewalks. The Gainesville Sun reports that the city commission plans a vote Monday on whether to allow open drinking on city property…

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#Anger as French protesters compare vaccines to Nazi horrors

#Anger as French protesters compare vaccines to Nazi horrors

“#Anger as French protesters compare vaccines to Nazi horrors” PARIS — A French Holocaust survivor has denounced anti-vaccination protesters comparing themselves to Jews who were persecuted by Nazi Germany during World War II. French officials and anti-racism groups joined the 94-year-old in expressing indignation. As more than 100,000 people marched around France against government vaccine rules on…

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