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Webcast: Vaccinating the World in 2021, Monday, May 17, 11:00 AM ET

Sat, 2021-05-15 00:11 — mike kraft

Vaccinating the World in 2021 Join us for a conversation with Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and Ambassador Mark Green. Wilson Center

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Vaccinating the World in 2021

Join us for a conversation with Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and Ambassador Mark Green.

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May. 17, 2021

11:00am – 11:45am ET

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Scientists seek to study variants in India but tracking is lacking

Wed, 2021-05-12 22:15 — mike kraft

Scientists race to study variants in India as cases explode NEW DELHI (AP) — A potentially worrisome variant of the coronavirus detected in India may spread more easily. But the country is behind in doing the kind of testing needed to track it and understand it better... AP NEWS

NEW DELHI (AP) — A potentially worrisome variant of the coronavirus detected in India may spread more easily. But the country is behind in doing the kind of testing needed to track it and understand it better.

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US volunteers of various faiths working to help India counter coronavirus crisis

Wed, 2021-05-12 09:31 — mike kraft

Across faiths, US volunteers mobilize for India crisis Volunteers at Hindu temples, Muslim groups and Sikh relief organizations across the United States are mobilizing to support India as the world's second most populous country struggles to handle a devastating surge of the coronavirus... AP NEWS

Volunteers at Hindu temples, Muslim groups and Sikh relief organizations across the United States are mobilizing to support India as the world’s second most populous country struggles to handle a devastating surge of the coronavirus.

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WHO and Germany announce a hub to share health related information

Fri, 2021-05-07 10:10 — mike kraft

WHO, Germany launch new global hub for pandemic and epidemic intelligence

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Biden administration commits to waiving vaccine patent protections

Thu, 2021-05-06 06:14 — mike kraft

US backs waiving intellectual property rules on vaccines WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration on Wednesday joined calls for more sharing of the technology behind COVID-19 vaccines to help speed the end of the pandemic, a shift that puts the U.S. alongside many in the developing world who want rich countries to do more to get doses to the needy... AP NEWS

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ANALYSIS: India's Covid-19 crisis is also a problem for the world

Thu, 2021-04-29 23:50 — mike kraft

Analysis: India's Covid-19 crisis is a problem for the world In countries like the United States and the United Kingdom, jubilant, newly-vaccinated people hug their loved ones after a long period of separation. In India, distraught families count their dead. Analysis by Aditi Sangal CNN

New Delhi (CNN) There is a split scenario unfolding as the world battles the pandemic.

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Biden says new CDC mask guidance is a reason why all Americans should get vaccinated

Wed, 2021-04-28 09:06 — mike kraft

Biden pushes new CDC mask guidance as a reason why all Americans should get vaccinated President Joe Biden on Tuesday urged all eligible Americans to get vaccinated against the coronavirus, saying that new guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention easing certain restrictions for fully vaccinated individuals is a great incentive for Americans to roll up their sleeves. Jason Hoffman and Maegan Vazquez, CNN CNN

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Biden opens global summit on climate, drawing comittments from China and Russia to cooperate

Thu, 2021-04-22 22:26 — mike kraft

At 'moment of peril,' Biden opens global summit on climate WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden convened leaders of the world's most powerful countries on Thursday to try to spur global efforts against climate change, drawing commitments from Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin to cooperate on cutting emissions despite their own sharp rivalries with the United States. “Meeting this moment is about more than preserving our planet,” Biden declared, speaking from a TV-style set for a virtual summit of 40 world leaders.

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U.S. could have 300 million extra vaccine doses by end of July; more calls to provide to other nations

Fri, 2021-04-16 00:25 — mike kraft

U.S. could have 300 million extra vaccine doses by end of July, raising concerns about hoarding The Biden administration is facing renewed pressure to facilitate equitable vaccine distribution around the world. Adam Taylor, Emily Rauhala Washington Post

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U.S. considering larger role in global vaccination efforts

Sun, 2021-04-11 23:58 — mike kraft

Biden eyes bigger US role in global vaccination efforts The Biden administration is taking initial steps toward an expanded role in global COVID-19 vaccination efforts, while stopping short of sharing excess doses on a wide scale. Nathaniel Weixel TheHill

The Biden administration is taking initial steps toward an expanded role in global COVID-19 vaccination efforts, while stopping short of sharing excess doses on a wide scale.

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