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The Tragedy of Vaccine Nationalism Global cooperation on vaccine allocation would be the most efficient way to disrupt the spread of the virus Foreign Affairs

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The need for global cooperaton on vaccine allocation

Mon, 2020-07-27 19:43 — mike kraft

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Vitamin D helps the body fight coronavirus, major Israeli study claims 'Sunshine' vitamin is like a steroid, researcher says, urging public to head outdoors; another scientist urges caution, saying other factors may be at play timesofisrael

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Vitamin D helps the body fight coronavirus, major Israeli study claims

Mon, 2020-07-27 19:16 — mike kraft

Good levels of vitamin D, the so-called sunshine vitamin, help people to fight the coronavirus more quickly and effectively and reduce chances of hospitalization, Israeli researchers have concluded.

However, others are cautioning broad conclusions, saying other factors may be involved.

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Masks May Reduce inhaling Viral Dose: New research paper

Mon, 2020-07-27 18:16 — mike kraft

Researchers have long known that masks can prevent people from spreading airway germs to others — findings that have driven much of the conversation around these crucial accessories during the coronavirus pandemic.

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New Zealand beat Covid-19 by trusting leaders and following advice – study Exclusive: Research finds citizens had high level of knowledge about coronavirus and how it spread the Guardian

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New Zealand beat Covid-19 by trusting leaders and following advice – study

Mon, 2020-07-27 14:38 — mike kraft

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Remittances: They Crossed Oceans to Lift Their Families Out of Poverty. Now, They Need Help.

Mon, 2020-07-27 12:56 — mike kraft

...Around the globe, the pandemic has jeopardized a vital artery of finance supporting hundreds of millions of families — so-called remittances sent home from wealthy countries by migrant workers. As the coronavirus has sent economies into lockdown, sowing joblessness, people accustomed to taking care of relatives at home have lost their paychecks, forcing some to depend on those who have depended on them.

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The U.S. has more COVID-19 testing than most. So why is it falling so short? The United States might have more COVID-19 testing capacity than any other country. So why have we seen laboratories overwhelmed and many patients again waiting a week or more for results? Allison Martell U.S.

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The U.S. has more COVID-19 testing than most. So why is it falling so short?

Mon, 2020-07-27 11:18 — mike kraft

(Reuters) - The United States might have more COVID-19 testing capacity than any other country. So why have we seen laboratories overwhelmed and many patients again waiting a week or more for results?

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Trump National Security Adviser Robert O'Brien Has Covid-19 President Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien has tested positive for Covid-19, according to people familiar with his situation. Jennifer Jacobs,Saleha Mohsin Bloomberg.com

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Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien tested positive for Covid-19

Mon, 2020-07-27 09:45 — mike kraft

Donald Trump’s National Security Adviser Robert O’Brien tested positive for Covid-19 but the White House said his infection poses no risk to the president or Vice President Mike Pence.

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