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    Posted: Aug. 22, 2020 - 12:52 PM ET #1676

    Quote Originally Posted by thirdperson:

    Quote Originally Posted by undefined: We are losing ober 1000 Americans a day from this failed leadership... New Zealand hasn't lost 30 since the start of the pandemic... A liar lies . Politifact fact checking reveals Trump falsely claims US is doing better than all countries in fighting coronavirus.  On per capita basis, US has the 10th highest death rate in the world.  Also the percentage of tests that come back positive are higher than in many countries.

    U.S., a country with 4.25% population of the world, yet has near 25% of Covid-19 related death rate to the world. Trump administration's handling of Covid pandemic is a failure.  

    Trump presidency 'an utter disaster'

    https://www.dw.com/en/republican-anti-trump-campaigner-trump-presidency-an-utter-disaster/a-54166663

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    Quote Originally Posted by undefined: We are losing ober 1000 Americans a day from this failed leadership... New Zealand hasn't lost 30 since the start of the pandemic... A liar lies . Politifact fact checking reveals Trump falsely claims US is doing better than all countries in fighting coronavirus.  On per capita basis, US has the 10th highest death rate in the world.  Also the percentage of tests that come back positive are higher than in many countries.

    U.S., a country with 4.25% population of the world, yet has near 25% of Covid-19 related death rate to the world. Trump administration's handling of Covid pandemic is a failure.  

    Trump presidency 'an utter disaster'

    https://www.dw.com/en/republican-anti-trump-campaigner-trump-presidency-an-utter-disaster/a-54166663

     
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    Posted: Aug. 22, 2020 - 1:41 PM ET #1677

    The government moved all in with mrna1273 the Department of Defense is assisting with manufacturing and distribution of the vaccine the day phase 3 second dose.preliminary summaries about a week after second dose of the 30000 candidates.  The vaccine should be filled to 43% of the 100 million initial delivery. 

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    The government moved all in with mrna1273 the Department of Defense is assisting with manufacturing and distribution of the vaccine the day phase 3 second dose.preliminary summaries about a week after second dose of the 30000 candidates.  The vaccine should be filled to 43% of the 100 million initial delivery. 

     
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    Posted: Aug. 22, 2020 - 1:44 PM ET #1678

    When the cdc fda state this is a safe and effective preventative vaccine. The military will have enough vaccine for 43 million Americans.  They are premanufacrureing in a risk reward oct 12 Columbus day roll out... Trump could easily show effective leadership of this play unfolds. One of those hail Mary with a minute left to clock NFL endings and win the Presidency. 

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    When the cdc fda state this is a safe and effective preventative vaccine. The military will have enough vaccine for 43 million Americans.  They are premanufacrureing in a risk reward oct 12 Columbus day roll out... Trump could easily show effective leadership of this play unfolds. One of those hail Mary with a minute left to clock NFL endings and win the Presidency. 

     
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    Posted: Aug. 22, 2020 - 2:54 PM ET #1679

    Sept 10th seems to be horizon time.

     NEPC20 

    The largest pharmacist convention in the Northeast is adapting to the new social 

     

    2:00-3:00
    FDA Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccine Development

    Commander (CDR) Paul C. Mouris, PharmD, MS, Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

    At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

    1. Describe how vaccines work to protect the body from disease.
    2. Identify the realistic expectations for a safe and effective vaccine.
    3. Recall the phases of vaccine development and the main purpose of each phase, including special considerations for a COVID-19 vaccine.
    4. Outline the goals and structure of Operation Warp Speed (OWS), as well as the 4 fast track focus areas of NIH’s Accelerating COVID-19 Therapeutic Interventions and Vaccines (ACTIV) program.
    5. Describe the potential role of Accelerated Approval and Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates.
    6. List 5 of the leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates currently being developed and briefly describe the type of each vaccine candidate (based only on publicly available 
     
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    Sept 10th seems to be horizon time.

     NEPC20 

    The largest pharmacist convention in the Northeast is adapting to the new social 

     

    2:00-3:00
    FDA Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccine Development

    Commander (CDR) Paul C. Mouris, PharmD, MS, Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

    At the completion of this activity, the participant will be able to:

    1. Describe how vaccines work to protect the body from disease.
    2. Identify the realistic expectations for a safe and effective vaccine.
    3. Recall the phases of vaccine development and the main purpose of each phase, including special considerations for a COVID-19 vaccine.
    4. Outline the goals and structure of Operation Warp Speed (OWS), as well as the 4 fast track focus areas of NIH’s Accelerating COVID-19 Therapeutic Interventions and Vaccines (ACTIV) program.
    5. Describe the potential role of Accelerated Approval and Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) for COVID-19 Vaccine Candidates.
    6. List 5 of the leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates currently being developed and briefly describe the type of each vaccine candidate (based only on publicly available 
     
     
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    Posted: Aug. 23, 2020 - 11:52 AM ET #1680

    Quote Originally Posted by nature1970:

    When the cdc fda state this is a safe and effective preventative vaccine. The military will have enough vaccine for 43 million Americans.  They are premanufacrureing in a risk reward oct 12 Columbus day roll out... Trump could easily show effective leadership of this play unfolds. One of those hail Mary with a minute left to clock NFL endings and win the Presidency.
    its possible trump will force a product not proven with a very high effect rate but make false claims he has found the wonder drug cure . scientists say much more testing time is needed to know if any supposed cure has horrible sideeffects like hydroxycloroquine does and to verify  effectiveness .one succesful trial is not good enough they say

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    When the cdc fda state this is a safe and effective preventative vaccine. The military will have enough vaccine for 43 million Americans.  They are premanufacrureing in a risk reward oct 12 Columbus day roll out... Trump could easily show effective leadership of this play unfolds. One of those hail Mary with a minute left to clock NFL endings and win the Presidency.
    its possible trump will force a product not proven with a very high effect rate but make false claims he has found the wonder drug cure . scientists say much more testing time is needed to know if any supposed cure has horrible sideeffects like hydroxycloroquine does and to verify  effectiveness .one succesful trial is not good enough they say

     
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    Posted: Aug. 23, 2020 - 3:13 PM ET #1681

    “The fog that descends on your brain, paired with crippling fatigue and lower back pain. Fever and chills that visited often. It seemed like I could feel my organs hurting.”

    A first hand account of a covid patient in SFLA

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    “The fog that descends on your brain, paired with crippling fatigue and lower back pain. Fever and chills that visited often. It seemed like I could feel my organs hurting.”

    A first hand account of a covid patient in SFLA

     
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    Posted: Aug. 24, 2020 - 12:41 AM ET #1682

    One option being explored would involve the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) awarding "emergency use authorization" in October to the potential vaccine, which was developed by Oxford and licensed to AstraZeneca, the FT reported.

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    One option being explored would involve the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) awarding "emergency use authorization" in October to the potential vaccine, which was developed by Oxford and licensed to AstraZeneca, the FT reported.

     
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    Posted: Aug. 24, 2020 - 12:43 AM ET #1683

    But the reality. 

    AstraZeneca has not discussed emergency use authorization with the U.S. government and it would be premature to speculate on that possibility," a spokeswoman for AstraZeneca said in a statement

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    But the reality. 

    AstraZeneca has not discussed emergency use authorization with the U.S. government and it would be premature to speculate on that possibility," a spokeswoman for AstraZeneca said in a statement

     
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    Posted: Aug. 24, 2020 - 12:47 AM ET #1684

    There are no approved vaccines for COVID-19, but AstraZeneca's shot, called AZD1222, is widely seen as one of the leading candidates.

    Published: August 24, 2020 8:55:06 am In this file picture, an engineer shows an experimental vaccine for the COVID-19 coronavirus (AFP)Coronavirus vaccine tracker: US President Donald Trump has unleashed a political storm by suggesting that the development of a novel Coronavirus vaccine was being deliberately delayed to ensure that it was not made available until the US Presidential election was over, in a possible attempt to sabotage his re-election bid. In a tweet on Saturday, Trump said blamed a “deep state” within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the US drug regulator, for the delay. “The deep state, or whoever, over at the FDA is making it very difficult for drug companies to get people in order to test the vaccines and therapeutics. Obviously, they are hoping to delay the answer until after November 3rd. Must focus on speed, and saving lives,” Trump said. The deep state, or whoever, over at the FDA is making it very difficult for drug companies to get people in order to test the vaccines and therapeutics. Obviously, they are hoping to delay the answer until after November 3rd. Must focus on speed, and saving lives! @SteveFDA — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 22, 2020 The US Presidential elections are slated for November 3. Trump is seeking re-election. His tweet suggested that a novel Coronavirus vaccine could be one of the most prominent issues to decide the fate of the Presidential candidates. While most experts believe that a novel Coronavirus vaccine was unlikely to be ready until next year, Trump has, earlier this month, suggested that the possibility that the vaccine could be made available before the Presidential election could not be ruled out. Asked whether he thought a vaccine would boost his chances of re-election, he had replied, “It wouldn’t hurt”, before adding that he was not pushing for an early vaccine for political reasons, but because he wanted to “save a lot of lives”. Don’t miss from Explained | Vaccine candidates from Cuba, North Korea, Taiwan FDA has said in the past that it would not “cut corners” to approve a vaccine. Just a day earlier, Reuters had quoted a top FDA official as saying that he would resign if there was any attempt to push through an unsafe or ineffective novel Coronavirus vaccine for political reasons. “I could not stand by and see something that was unsafe or ineffective that was being put through. You have to decide where your red line is, and that’s my red line. I would indicate to the American public that there is something wrong,” Peter Marks, director of FDA’s Centre for Biologics Evaluation and Research, was quoted as saying. [embedded content] More than 400 medical experts in the United States have written to the FDA asking it to ensure that a novel Coronavirus vaccine was approved only after a transparent and rigorous process that was “devoid of political considerations”. Meanwhile, a report in The Financial Times newspaper suggested that the Trump administration had already decided to grant emergency use authorisation to the vaccine being developed by Oxford University for use in the United States before the Presidential elections. The Oxford University vaccine, being developed in collaboration with pharma major AstraZeneca, is considered to be one of the most promising to become successful. More than three billion doses of that vaccine have already been pre-booked by countries, even though it is still undergoing phase-3 human trials. The vaccine is currently being tested on 10,000 volunteers. The FDA rules require testing on at least 30,000 individuals before it can be considered for approval.

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    There are no approved vaccines for COVID-19, but AstraZeneca's shot, called AZD1222, is widely seen as one of the leading candidates.

    Published: August 24, 2020 8:55:06 am In this file picture, an engineer shows an experimental vaccine for the COVID-19 coronavirus (AFP)Coronavirus vaccine tracker: US President Donald Trump has unleashed a political storm by suggesting that the development of a novel Coronavirus vaccine was being deliberately delayed to ensure that it was not made available until the US Presidential election was over, in a possible attempt to sabotage his re-election bid. In a tweet on Saturday, Trump said blamed a “deep state” within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the US drug regulator, for the delay. “The deep state, or whoever, over at the FDA is making it very difficult for drug companies to get people in order to test the vaccines and therapeutics. Obviously, they are hoping to delay the answer until after November 3rd. Must focus on speed, and saving lives,” Trump said. The deep state, or whoever, over at the FDA is making it very difficult for drug companies to get people in order to test the vaccines and therapeutics. Obviously, they are hoping to delay the answer until after November 3rd. Must focus on speed, and saving lives! @SteveFDA — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 22, 2020 The US Presidential elections are slated for November 3. Trump is seeking re-election. His tweet suggested that a novel Coronavirus vaccine could be one of the most prominent issues to decide the fate of the Presidential candidates. While most experts believe that a novel Coronavirus vaccine was unlikely to be ready until next year, Trump has, earlier this month, suggested that the possibility that the vaccine could be made available before the Presidential election could not be ruled out. Asked whether he thought a vaccine would boost his chances of re-election, he had replied, “It wouldn’t hurt”, before adding that he was not pushing for an early vaccine for political reasons, but because he wanted to “save a lot of lives”. Don’t miss from Explained | Vaccine candidates from Cuba, North Korea, Taiwan FDA has said in the past that it would not “cut corners” to approve a vaccine. Just a day earlier, Reuters had quoted a top FDA official as saying that he would resign if there was any attempt to push through an unsafe or ineffective novel Coronavirus vaccine for political reasons. “I could not stand by and see something that was unsafe or ineffective that was being put through. You have to decide where your red line is, and that’s my red line. I would indicate to the American public that there is something wrong,” Peter Marks, director of FDA’s Centre for Biologics Evaluation and Research, was quoted as saying. [embedded content] More than 400 medical experts in the United States have written to the FDA asking it to ensure that a novel Coronavirus vaccine was approved only after a transparent and rigorous process that was “devoid of political considerations”. Meanwhile, a report in The Financial Times newspaper suggested that the Trump administration had already decided to grant emergency use authorisation to the vaccine being developed by Oxford University for use in the United States before the Presidential elections. The Oxford University vaccine, being developed in collaboration with pharma major AstraZeneca, is considered to be one of the most promising to become successful. More than three billion doses of that vaccine have already been pre-booked by countries, even though it is still undergoing phase-3 human trials. The vaccine is currently being tested on 10,000 volunteers. The FDA rules require testing on at least 30,000 individuals before it can be considered for approval.

     
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    Posted: Aug. 24, 2020 - 1:31 AM ET #1685

    WASHINGTON (AP) — After expressing frustration at the slow pace of approval for coronavirus treatments, President Donald Trump announced Sunday the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients.

    The announcement came after days of White House officials suggesting there were politically motivated delays by the Food and Drug Administration in approving a vaccine and therapeutics for the disease that has upended Trump's reelection chances.

    On the eve of the Republican National Convention, Trump issued the emergency order — it would make it easier for some patients to obtain the treatment — in a news conference Sunday evening, according to White House officials.

     

    The blood plasma, taken from patients who have recovered from the coronavirus and rich in antibodies, may provide benefits to those battling with the disease. But the evidence has been inconclusive as to how it works or how best to administer it.

    Many scientists and physicians believe that convalescent plasma might provide some benefit, but it is far from a breakthrough. It is rich in antibodies that could be helpful in fighting the coronavirus, but the evidence so far has not been conclusive about whether it works, when to administer it and what dose is needed.

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — After expressing frustration at the slow pace of approval for coronavirus treatments, President Donald Trump announced Sunday the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients.

    The announcement came after days of White House officials suggesting there were politically motivated delays by the Food and Drug Administration in approving a vaccine and therapeutics for the disease that has upended Trump's reelection chances.

    On the eve of the Republican National Convention, Trump issued the emergency order — it would make it easier for some patients to obtain the treatment — in a news conference Sunday evening, according to White House officials.

     

    The blood plasma, taken from patients who have recovered from the coronavirus and rich in antibodies, may provide benefits to those battling with the disease. But the evidence has been inconclusive as to how it works or how best to administer it.

    Many scientists and physicians believe that convalescent plasma might provide some benefit, but it is far from a breakthrough. It is rich in antibodies that could be helpful in fighting the coronavirus, but the evidence so far has not been conclusive about whether it works, when to administer it and what dose is needed.

     
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    Quote Originally Posted by nature1970:

    WASHINGTON (AP) — After expressing frustration at the slow pace of approval for coronavirus treatments, President Donald Trump announced Sunday the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients. The announcement came after days of White House officials suggesting there were politically motivated delays by the Food and Drug Administration in approving a vaccine and therapeutics for the disease that has upended Trump's reelection chances.
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    Trump has made several therapeutic suggestions  that are unsupported by science or even dangerous.  Previously, food drug administration revoked emergency authorization for hydroxychloroquine because of unproven safety and effectiveness.  No evidence backs Trump's accusation that FDA is delaying any treatment or vaccine for coronavirus.  But scientists are concerned about political pressure on US regulators to approve a vaccine before it's ready.  According to American society of biochemistry, Trump puts his political goals ahead of the health of Americans.

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — After expressing frustration at the slow pace of approval for coronavirus treatments, President Donald Trump announced Sunday the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma for COVID-19 patients. The announcement came after days of White House officials suggesting there were politically motivated delays by the Food and Drug Administration in approving a vaccine and therapeutics for the disease that has upended Trump's reelection chances.
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    Trump has made several therapeutic suggestions  that are unsupported by science or even dangerous.  Previously, food drug administration revoked emergency authorization for hydroxychloroquine because of unproven safety and effectiveness.  No evidence backs Trump's accusation that FDA is delaying any treatment or vaccine for coronavirus.  But scientists are concerned about political pressure on US regulators to approve a vaccine before it's ready.  According to American society of biochemistry, Trump puts his political goals ahead of the health of Americans.

     
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    Posted: Aug. 25, 2020 - 4:47 PM ET #1687

    103 new cases in 8 different states traced back to the annual bike event in Sturgis.

    Wouldn't be surprised to see the number grow.

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    103 new cases in 8 different states traced back to the annual bike event in Sturgis.

    Wouldn't be surprised to see the number grow.

     
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    PA Governor Tom Wolf calls for legalizing marijuana to fund covid relief grants and loans.

    In other words, the state needs money.

     
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    PA Governor Tom Wolf calls for legalizing marijuana to fund covid relief grants and loans.

    In other words, the state needs money.

     
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by Midnight1:

    PA Governor Tom Wolf calls for legalizing marijuana to fund covid relief grants and loans. In other words, the state needs money.

    True.

    I believe the Dems are trying to get relief for states included in the upcoming bill from the House to the Senate but the party of "NO!" is at it once again...

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    PA Governor Tom Wolf calls for legalizing marijuana to fund covid relief grants and loans. In other words, the state needs money.

    True.

    I believe the Dems are trying to get relief for states included in the upcoming bill from the House to the Senate but the party of "NO!" is at it once again...

     
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    Quote Originally Posted by Midnight1:

    PA Governor Tom Wolf calls for legalizing marijuana to fund covid relief grants and loans. In other words, the state needs money.

    Gawd dangit! I meant to grab some dabs on the way home today.

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    PA Governor Tom Wolf calls for legalizing marijuana to fund covid relief grants and loans. In other words, the state needs money.

    Gawd dangit! I meant to grab some dabs on the way home today.

     
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    Posted: Aug. 26, 2020 - 12:34 AM ET #1691

    Quote Originally Posted by Midnight1:

    103 new cases in 8 different states traced back to the annual bike event in Sturgis. Wouldn't be surprised to see the number grow.

    Mass gathering but no social distancing and no mask wearing, it would not be surprised. You just can not bully the Covid-19, the science says you can't.  

     

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    103 new cases in 8 different states traced back to the annual bike event in Sturgis. Wouldn't be surprised to see the number grow.

    Mass gathering but no social distancing and no mask wearing, it would not be surprised. You just can not bully the Covid-19, the science says you can't.  

     

     
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    Posted: Aug. 26, 2020 - 12:42 AM ET #1692

    Quote Originally Posted by Europa:

    Quote Originally Posted by Midnight1: 103 new cases in 8 different states traced back to the annual bike event in Sturgis. Wouldn't be surprised to see the number grow. Mass gathering but no social distancing and no mask wearing, it would not be surprised.

    You just can not bully the Covid-19, the science says you can't.

    Similar disregard for science at the Rose Garden tonight...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Midnight1: 103 new cases in 8 different states traced back to the annual bike event in Sturgis. Wouldn't be surprised to see the number grow. Mass gathering but no social distancing and no mask wearing, it would not be surprised.

    You just can not bully the Covid-19, the science says you can't.

    Similar disregard for science at the Rose Garden tonight...

     
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    Posted: Aug. 26, 2020 - 12:50 AM ET #1693

    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    Quote Originally Posted by Europa: Quote Originally Posted by Midnight1: 103 new cases in 8 different states traced back to the annual bike event in Sturgis. Wouldn't be surprised to see the number grow. Mass gathering but no social distancing and no mask wearing, it would not be surprised. You just can not bully the Covid-19, the science says you can't. Similar disregard for science at the Rose Garden tonight...

    Wrong guidance from the top, they just don't follow the CDC guide lines. Or in another words, they just don't care, and try to bully Covid-19.  

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    Quote Originally Posted by Europa: Quote Originally Posted by Midnight1: 103 new cases in 8 different states traced back to the annual bike event in Sturgis. Wouldn't be surprised to see the number grow. Mass gathering but no social distancing and no mask wearing, it would not be surprised. You just can not bully the Covid-19, the science says you can't. Similar disregard for science at the Rose Garden tonight...

    Wrong guidance from the top, they just don't follow the CDC guide lines. Or in another words, they just don't care, and try to bully Covid-19.  

     
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    Posted: Aug. 26, 2020 - 2:38 PM ET #1694

    CDC was pressured 'from the top down'
    to change coronavirus testing guidance,
    official says

    CNN, Wed August 26, 2020

    New guidelines that raise the bar on who should get tested
    came as a result of pressure from the upper ranks of the
    Trump administration, an official tells CNN

    But the new directive also lines up with a trend in policy and rhetoric from the
    White House. President Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested the US
    should do less testing.


    Dr. Carlos del Rio, an infectious disease specialist and associate dean of Emory
    University School of Medicine, said on CNN Newsroom on Wednesday that the
    CDC has not provided evidence to explain the changes.

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    to change coronavirus testing guidance,
    official says

    CNN, Wed August 26, 2020

    New guidelines that raise the bar on who should get tested
    came as a result of pressure from the upper ranks of the
    Trump administration, an official tells CNN

    But the new directive also lines up with a trend in policy and rhetoric from the
    White House. President Donald Trump has repeatedly suggested the US
    should do less testing.


    Dr. Carlos del Rio, an infectious disease specialist and associate dean of Emory
    University School of Medicine, said on CNN Newsroom on Wednesday that the
    CDC has not provided evidence to explain the changes.

     
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    Posted: Aug. 26, 2020 - 4:27 PM ET #1695

    I don't know of Trump has the authority to demand that FDA approval a vaccine. If something is given emergency use authorization it is pending approval. And given limited release of drug treatment or vaccine. 

    But as far as staying this is FDA approval is far different. That has to through the trials.

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    I don't know of Trump has the authority to demand that FDA approval a vaccine. If something is given emergency use authorization it is pending approval. And given limited release of drug treatment or vaccine. 

    But as far as staying this is FDA approval is far different. That has to through the trials.

     
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    Posted: Aug. 26, 2020 - 4:50 PM ET #1696

    Moderna stayed it will have the results in hand by October. Wish NBC affiliate channel 6 early news 435 pm.

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    Moderna stayed it will have the results in hand by October. Wish NBC affiliate channel 6 early news 435 pm.

     
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    Posted: Aug. 26, 2020 - 5:05 PM ET #1697

    Moderna break through. 

    Moderna to Present New Interim Clinical Data About mRNA Vaccine Against COVID-19 (mRNA-1273) at Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Meeting

    Following the ACIP presentation today at 10:30 a.m. ET, management will host a conference call to be held today at 4:30 p.m. ET

    Moderna, Inc., (Nasdaq: MRNA) a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients, announced it is presenting at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s

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    Moderna to Present New Interim Clinical Data About mRNA Vaccine Against COVID-19 (mRNA-1273) at Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Meeting

    Following the ACIP presentation today at 10:30 a.m. ET, management will host a conference call to be held today at 4:30 p.m. ET

    Moderna, Inc., (Nasdaq: MRNA) a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines to create a new generation of transformative medicines for patients, announced it is presenting at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s

     
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    Posted: Aug. 27, 2020 - 5:41 PM ET #1698

    83% of employers will choose
    more flexible work policies
    after the pandemic, says survey

    From CNN's Jeanne Sahadi

    83% now say that, even after today's crisis has passed, they plan to put more
    flexible work policies in place, such as allowing more people to work from
    home or letting them adjust their schedules.

    That's according to a recent survey of nearly 800 employers by Mercer.

    Working from home has often been viewed skeptically by managers and
    executives who assumed it would result in less work getting done if they
    weren't there to oversee it. But a full 94% of employers surveyed said their
    company productivity was actually the same (67%) or higher (27%) than it
    was before the pandemic, even though so many of their employees have
    been working remotely this year.

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    This could reduce business costs, but at the same time negatively impact many small businesses that rely on fully staffed offices.

     

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    after the pandemic, says survey

    From CNN's Jeanne Sahadi

    83% now say that, even after today's crisis has passed, they plan to put more
    flexible work policies in place, such as allowing more people to work from
    home or letting them adjust their schedules.

    That's according to a recent survey of nearly 800 employers by Mercer.

    Working from home has often been viewed skeptically by managers and
    executives who assumed it would result in less work getting done if they
    weren't there to oversee it. But a full 94% of employers surveyed said their
    company productivity was actually the same (67%) or higher (27%) than it
    was before the pandemic, even though so many of their employees have
    been working remotely this year.

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    This could reduce business costs, but at the same time negatively impact many small businesses that rely on fully staffed offices.

     

     
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    Quote Originally Posted by Europa:

    Wrong guidance from the top, they just don't follow the CDC guide lines. Or in another words, they just don't care, and try to bully Covid-19.

    so true . they dont care and and trying to bully covid is like playing with matches in a kerosene warehouse

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    Wrong guidance from the top, they just don't follow the CDC guide lines. Or in another words, they just don't care, and try to bully Covid-19.

    so true . they dont care and and trying to bully covid is like playing with matches in a kerosene warehouse

     
     
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    Quote Originally Posted by fubah2:

    CDC was pressured 'from the top down' to change coronavirus testing guidance,  CDC has not provided evidence to explain the changes.

    At least 8 states reject controversial change in guidelines to reduce testing.  California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Arizona, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York.   World health organization recommends testing all people in close contact with those diagnosed with coronavirus.  Successful countries advocate more testing to control virus spread.  But testing has been inadequate in the US.  Many infected people show no symptoms but could spread virus.  This change is reckless, not based on science and has potential to increase virus spread. 

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    CDC was pressured 'from the top down' to change coronavirus testing guidance,  CDC has not provided evidence to explain the changes.

    At least 8 states reject controversial change in guidelines to reduce testing.  California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Arizona, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York.   World health organization recommends testing all people in close contact with those diagnosed with coronavirus.  Successful countries advocate more testing to control virus spread.  But testing has been inadequate in the US.  Many infected people show no symptoms but could spread virus.  This change is reckless, not based on science and has potential to increase virus spread. 

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