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German tests of Covid-19 nasal vaccine shows early promise

Wed, 2023-04-05 09:40 — mike kraft

A new approach to a Covid-19 nasal vaccine shows early promise | CNN Scientists in Germany say they've been able to make a nasal vaccine that can shut down a Covid-19 infection in the nose and throat, where the virus gets its first foothold in the body. Brenda Goodman CNN

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China and India both rolled out vaccines given through the nasal tissues last fall, though it’s not clear how well they may be working. Studies on the effectiveness of these vaccines have yet to be published, leaving much of the world to wonder whether this approach to protection really works in people.

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Congress passes legislation requiring declassification of intelligence information on COVID's origins

Fri, 2023-03-10 17:16 — mike kraft

House votes to declassify info about origins of COVID-19 WASHINGTON (AP) — The House voted unanimously Friday to declassify U.S. intelligence information about the origins of COVID-19, a sweeping show of bipartisan support near the third anniversary of the start of the deadly pandemic. AP NEWS

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The 419-0 vote was final congressional approval of the bill, sending it to President Joe Biden’s desk. It’s unclear whether the president will sign the measure into law, and the White House said the matter was under review.

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Solar energy:U.S. Offcials warn againsl letting China control clene energy supply line

Thu, 2023-03-09 19:35 — mike kraft

CERAWEEK-Don’t let China control clean energy supply chain, US officials warn Officials from President Joe Biden's administration warned leaders of the U.S. clean energy transition this week to decarbonize quickly and keep the supply chain out of China's control. Richard Valdmanis,Ernest Scheyder Reuters

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U.S. solar installers face delivery problems in pull away from China

Thu, 2023-03-09 11:32 — mike kraft

U.S. solar builders face delivery woes in pull away from China Customs delays, tariff uncertainty and soaring global demand have hiked solar costs and delayed projects as the U.S. weans itself off Chinese dependence. Neil Ford Reuters

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US reported planning to relax COVID testing rules for travelers from China

Wed, 2023-03-08 09:41 — mike kraft

US to relax COVID testing rules for travelers from China WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is preparing to relax COVID-19 testing restrictions for travelers from China as soon as Friday, according to two people familiar with the decision. AP NEWS

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The people, who were not authorized to comment publicly and spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the administration has decided to roll back the testing requirements as cases, hospitalizations and deaths are declining in China and the U.S. has gathered better information about the surge.

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China says it take more precise steps to counter COVID

Mon, 2023-03-06 10:26 — mike kraft

China to promote vaccine development, new medicines China will prevent and control health outbreaks in a more scientific, precise and efficient way, and upgrade vaccines and develop new medicines to ensure enough supply for the public, Premier Li Keqiang said on Sunday. Reuters Reuters

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Masks: Hong Kong to lift one of the world’s longest Covid mask mandates

Tue, 2023-02-28 09:27 — mike kraft

Hong Kong to lift one of the world’s longest Covid mask mandates The announcement that masks would no longer be required indoors or out ends the last major restriction the Chinese territory imposed during the pandemic. NBC News

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Lee’s announcement at a news briefing Tuesday came a day after the neighboring Chinese territory of Macao eased its mask rule and will bring the financial hub closer to the life in pre-pandemic days.

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