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‘We are so tired’: US parents and doctors say kids under five left behind in Covid vaccine race

Child Covid cases have increased dramatically due to Omicron, yet no vaccine seems on the horizon for this age group

The Guardian - US

How to get free N95 masks: Face coverings provided by US government starts arriving at stores

‘Every person is allowed up to three free masks pending availability,’ Health Department says

The Independent UK

KN95 and N95 masks: Which does the CDC recommend, and can you reuse them?

The spread of the Omicron variant has sent federal authorities scrambling to clarify Covid safety guidance for the purposes of everyday life

The Independent UK

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Sarah Palin dined at multiple New York restaurants despite positive Covid test

Palin, who is unvaccinated, was spotted at multiple city restaurants in violation of state and CDC health guidance

The Guardian - US

¿Quieres mantener alejado el ómicron? Usa una mejor mascarilla, como la N95

TAMPA, Florida— La contagiosa variante ómicron está poniendo a prueba a los hospitales de Florida. La semana pasada, el estado registró un promedio de casi 41,300 infecciones diarias. Los vacunados son menos propensos a sufrir enfermedades graves, pero aún pueden infectarse.

Tribune News Service

Florida sees highest 7-day COVID death average since October

MIAMI — Florida on Thursday reported 27,533 additional COVID-19 cases and 628 more deaths to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to Miami Herald calculations of CDC data.

Miami Herald

Preliminary data shows a higher death rate and an increase in excess deaths in 2021

In the second year of the COVID-19 pandemic, preliminary CDC data shows there were 3.4 million deaths in the US, 17% higher than what was expected for the year.

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Want to keep omicron away? Wear a better mask, like the N95

TAMPA, Fla. -- The contagious omicron variant is straining Florida hospitals. Last week, the state averaged nearly 41,300 infections a day. The vaccinated are less likely to suffer serious illness, but can still get infected.

Tribune News Service

Six anti-vaxxer myths about COVID vaccines for kids debunked

Got some concerns about the COVID-19 vaccination for kids? Let's hear from an expert rather than a social media post.

Newcastle Herald

White House Covid officials rebut anti-vaccine Tucker Carlson guest: ‘The facts are stunningly obvious’

People who are unvaccinated are nearly 70 times more likely to die than those who are vaccinated

The Independent UK

Pharmacies are turning away immunocompromised patients seeking 4th COVID shot

Patients with weakened immune systems — who are at high risk from COVID-19 — say pharmacies are turning them away when they seek additional vaccine doses recommended by federal health officials.

Tribune News Service

Farmacias rechazan a pacientes con problemas inmunes que necesitan cuarta dosis de la vacuna contra covid

Los pacientes con sistemas inmunes debilitados, que tienen un riesgo mayor de covid-19 y sus complicaciones, dicen que las farmacias los rechazan cuando buscan dosis adicionales de las vacunas recomendadas por los funcionarios federales de salud.

Tribune News Service

What is the best mask for COVID-19? A mechanical engineer explains the science after 2 years of testing masks in his lab

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its guidelines about masks and respirators a number of times over the past two years and gave its most recent update on Jan. 14, 2022. The update states that cloth face coverings offer the least protection from the coronavirus compared with…

The Conversation

Big pension changes coming in August - and it could mean 'higher payouts' for workers

An entirely new sort of retirement pot is launching this year, the 'collective defined contribution' scheme, which is already being trialled by the Royal Mail with 140,000 staff

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The Hindu

Coronavirus updates | January 25, 2022

India’s total case tally reaches 3.95 crore

Tribune News Service

Se ha empezado a abandonar el recuento diario de casos de COVID

El indicador más conocido de la inexorable propagación del COVID-19 por todo el país –el recuento diario de casos a nivel estatal y local– podría estar en vías de desaparecer.

Tribune News Service

Do I really need to get a COVID-19 booster? CDC real-world study confirms effectiveness

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study Friday that provided real-world U.S. numbers about the effectiveness of boosters for both the delta and omicron variants of COVID-19.

Miami Herald

Florida reaches highest seven-day average for COVID deaths since November

MIAMI — Florida on Monday reported 44,010 COVID-19 cases and 426 new deaths to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to Miami Herald calculations of CDC data.

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The Guardian - US

US to begin distributing 400m free N95 masks to pharmacies and health centers

Biden administration’s latest effort to combat surge in cases caused by Omicron variant

Axios

The shifting definition of fully vaccinated

The definition of what it means to be "fully vaccinated" appears to be evolving even if the CDC is being careful not to officially change it.

The Guardian - US

US hospitals struggle as Omicron Covid surge delays other treatments

CDC director stresses need for full vaccination as data shows vulnerabilty of those without and ER backlogs stretch for hours

The Times of India

Booster shots are instrumental in fighting Omicron, CDC data show

Booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines are not just preventing infections with the contagious omicron variant — they are also keeping infected Americans from ending up in the hospital, according to data published Friday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Reason

Federal Disability Law Doesn't Require School Districts to Mandate Masks

"Plaintiffs' position if accepted, would essentially graft the recommendations of the CDC into the ADA and the Rehabilitation Act. And as a practical matter, elevating CDC recommendations to the level of law would serve to take many decisions relating to health policy and directly impacting citizens out of the hands…

Sports Illustrated

Report: Aaron Rodgers Criticizes President Biden for Pandemic-Related Quote

He spoke to ESPN about Joe Biden's pandemic comments.

Tribune News Service

Florida’s omicron wave could be worse than data shows

Florida has recorded nearly 1.5 million COVID-19 infections since the first case of the omicron variant was identified in the state six weeks ago. Last week the state hit a record 61,500 infections a day.

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