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Official US Covid death tracker added hundreds of child fatalities due to ‘coding error’

Deaths from other causes counted as Covid if patient tested positive at time of death

The Independent UK

Omicron BA.2 Variant Represents More Than 50% COVID-19 Cases, Says CDC Estimates: WSJ

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates, the omicron BA.2 variant represents approximately 55% of new COVID-19 cases in the U.S., as signs suggest infections are edging higher again in parts of the Northeast.

Benzinga

"Son of omicron" is now dominant in U.S.

Not over yet: The super-infectious BA.2 is spreading rapidly — suggesting we're on the brink of another surge

Salon

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Florida, other states challenge CDC transit mask rule

Florida and 20 other states have sued to halt the federal government's pandemic requirement that people wear masks on planes, trains and other public transport

The Independent UK

FDA clears way for millions to get additional COVID-19 boosters

WASHINGTON — U.S. regulators cleared second booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna Inc. and the partnership of Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE for adults 50 and older, making millions more people eligible for the shots as concern grows about a potential new wave of infections.

Tribune News Service

BA.2 Omicron subvariant is now dominant among US Covid-19 infections

So-called ‘stealth’ variant estimated to account for 55 per cent of new cases

The Independent UK

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signs bill letting parents opt kids out of school mask mandates

ATLANTA — Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp on Tuesday signed legislation that allows parents who don’t want their children wearing masks to opt out of any school district mandates.

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Infectious omicron BA.2 now dominant in US, with coronavirus spring rise likely

LOS ANGELES — The highly infectious BA.2 omicron subvariant is now the dominant version of the coronavirus circulating in the United States, according to federal estimates, a development that is triggering fresh concerns of a potential springtime wave.

Los Angeles Times

US regulators approve 2nd COVID booster for those aged 50 and up

US has seen a small uptick in new COVID-19 cases over the past week, raising concern that infections could surge again.

Al Jazeera

FDA approves another COVID booster for 50 and up

The Food and Drug Administration’s decision opens a fourth dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines to those people at least four months after their previous booster.

Chicago Sun-Times

FDA approves another Pfizer, Moderna Covid booster for 50 and up

US regulators are allowing people 50 and older to get another booster dose of the Pfizer or Moderna Covid-19 vaccine

The Independent UK

U.S. eases COVID-19 travel advisory for India

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and State Department eased government COVID-19 travel ratings for India and some other countries on Monday.

Reuters

EMMA: Emmaus Sickle Cell Treatment Expands Reach

By Brad Sorensen, CFA OTC:EMMA READ THE FULL EMMA RESEARCH REPORT

Benzinga

‘Africa must be self-sufficient’: John Nkengasong on learning the deadly lessons of pandemics

The outgoing director of Africa Centres for Disease Control has seen Ebola, Aids and now Covid – and warns complacency is dangerous

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US-backed group gets lifesaving meds to Ukrainians amid war

Thousands of patients in Ukraine are receiving lifesaving medicines to treat HIV and opioid addiction through a U.S.-funded group still operating amid the Russian invasion

The Guardian - US

‘We’re way behind’: next US booster rollout faces delays and lack of funds

With a potential second booster on the horizon for vulnerable groups, the White House is still struggling to drum up interest for additional shots – and funding

Tribune News Service

US to clear additional booster shot against COVID-19

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is poised to clear a fourth dose of the mRNA coronavirus vaccine for adults age 50 and older, looking to shore up protections for more vulnerable groups, a person familiar with the matter said.

The Independent UK

BA.2: What we know about the ‘stealth Omicron’ variant in the US

BA.2 subvariant now accounts for nearly 55 per cent of confirmed infections in US

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FDA advisory panel to discuss Covid-19 boosters: What we know so far

Pfizer and Moderna seek approval for second ‘booster’ doses as White House warns US has exhausted funding to buy more shots

The Independent UK

Experts worry about how US will see next COVID surge coming

Experts are watching for a potential new COVID-19 surge in the U.S. — and wondering how long it will take to detect

The Independent UK

COVID-19 rates plunge as decision nears on US asylum limits

COVID-19 rates are plunging among migrants crossing the border from Mexico as the Biden administration faces a decision to end or extend sweeping restrictions on asylum that are aimed at limiting the virus’ spread

Tribune News Service

El futuro en la vigilancia de enfermedades infecciosas puede estar… en el popó

MODESTO, CALIFORNIA — Una de las primeras tareas del día de Patrick Green es abrir un grifo y llenar una botella con lodo.

The Independent UK

FDA advisory panel to discuss additional Covid-19 boosters: What we know so far

Pfizer and Moderna seek approval for second ‘booster’ doses as White House warns US has exhausted funding to buy more shots

Benzinga

Quest Diagnostics Secures CDC Contract To Support COVID-19 Research

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has granted a contract to Quest Diagnostics Inc (NYSE:DGX) to perform testing and provide laboratory data analysis to help identify patterns in SARS-COV-2 seroprevalence on a multistate basis. Quest was awarded the contract following a competitive bid. The total contract value with all options is valued…

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The Daily Biotech Pulse: Novartis Prostate Cancer Drug Lands FDA Approval, Ligand Announces SPAC Deal To Spin Off Antibody Business, Lilly's Lung Cancer Therapy Hit With CRL

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