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One tennis tournament in which Novak Djokovic participated Will be Allow play: Italian Open. Tennis stars are notorious for being banned from participating in the Australian Open because they have not been vaccinated and are not allowed in the UK or France.
The CDC states that the anime convention in New York City in late November was not an Omicron super-spreader event, despite many fears.
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Anime conventions are not super spreader events
When the Omicron variant was first detected, public health officials feared that an anime convention in New York City could cause a large-scale spread of the virus. As the Biotechnology Conference in Boston took place in February 2020.
But with one of the more promising signs of recent years, that didn’t happen. A study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (D) found that wearing indoor masks, the need for vaccines, booster shots, and Javits Center’s high-quality air filtration system significantly prevented viral infections. did.
“The results of these findings show multiple simultaneous precautions, including up-to-date vaccination, mask use, physical distance, and improved ventilation to limit SARS-CoV-2 infection during large indoor events. We emphasize the importance of implementing this, “CDC said.
Of the 4,560 participants with available test results, only 119 were positive for COVID-19, accounting for only 2.6%.
From November 19th to 21st, the Anime Convention attracted tens of thousands of people from 52 jurisdictions and 30 countries in the United States. At the convention, participants had to be vaccinated with COVID-19 vaccine at least once and use a mask indoors.
Omicron Spread: All cases of Omicron at the convention date back to one group of 23 friends. They were in close contact with someone who tested positive. From that group, 16 people received positive test results.
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US upping vaccine help for African countries
The Biden administration is increasing support for COVID-19 vaccination in 11 countries in sub-Saharan Africa as part of a broader effort to increase vaccination rates.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) efforts focus on attacks in Angola, Cote d’Ivoire, Eswatini, Ghana, Lesoto, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
Experts say that for both humanitarian reasons and the self-interest of a wealthy country like the United States, given that new variants of the virus can occur everywhere and ultimately threaten the whole world. Encourage more action against global vaccination.
Rapid increase in support, was First reported Washington postWill be offered as part of a broader effort called the Global Vaccine Access Initiative, announced in December for $ 315 million for vaccine delivery.
Does the White House demand more money? Some supporters of parliament and Democrats Have urged Biden administration We will step up our global vaccination efforts, including providing $ 17 billion in additional funding for global vaccination efforts, as well as sharing our know-how on vaccine manufacturing and strengthening production.
After officials, it remains unclear whether the Biden administration will demand more money from Congress for global vaccination. Sent a signal Need more than $ 30 billion Earlier this week we focused on domestic needs.
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Who: New COVID Decrease-19 cases can lead to drop in test
World Health Organization (WHO) epidemiologists said this week that the decline in new COVID-19 cases could be the result of changes in testing rates and advised people to be careful before celebrating the downtrend. ..
“Looking at the overall epidemic curve, fewer cases were reported last week than last week, but this needs to be looked at very carefully.” Maria van KelhofWHO’s COVID-19 responsive team technical lead said in a live Q & A on Wednesday.
Kerkhove pointed out that many countries have withdrawn test requirements and called this a concern development as there are still “intense levels” of viral circulation.
Kerkhove said recent trends are “certainly” going in the right direction, but there are still many unreported cases. Apart from the new coronavirus cases, Kerkhove said the continued increase in COVID-19-related mortality is now a greater concern, and that mortality rates are changing in different parts of the world. I pointed out.
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All lawmakers can attend the State of the Union address
House guards announced Thursday that all members of the House of Representatives would be allowed to attend the State of the Union address after attending the State of the Union address next month. President Biden
The Senate nominated by Joe Biden Lamp as FAA administrator to resign at the end of March slips within 48 hours of the government shutdown deadlineSpeeches to the Joint Session of Parliament last year were restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
In a memo to all members of the House of Representatives, Sergeant at Arms William Walker invited press and qualified staff, and some COVID-19 safety that all attendees must follow to listen. I also explained the countermeasures. Speech at the Chamber of Commerce on March 1st..
Participants must present a COVID-19 negative test performed at the Capitol Visitor Center within one day of the speech and wear a KN95 or N95 mask.
Walker also said that attendees would present evidence of a daily negative health screening inventory prior to entering the room, stay socially distant during the speech, avoid physical contact with others, and water when entering the chamber. Said you need to use a hand cleanser without.
Participation in the speech does not require vaccination against the coronavirus, but Walker said it is “highly recommended” to vaccinate and boost the participants.
The decision will come later Attendance was limited For Biden’s first speech to the Joint Session of the United States last year. Only about 200 individuals were allowed to enter the meeting room, and the senator or representative was not allowed to take guests to the event.
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Authorities propose “humane” rate rules
The Biden administration is proposing what it calls A more “fair and humane” version of the “public responsibility” rule that eliminates many of the barriers the Trump administration imposes on non-citizens seeking to qualify for legal status that relies on the public interest.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed on Thursday to far narrow the definition of the public interest that migrants may potentially depend on.
The Biden administration said it aimed primarily at cash benefits. Unlike the Trump administration, the DHS said it would not consider non-cash benefits such as food aid, Medicaid benefits, children’s health insurance programs, housing benefits, and transportation vouchers.
The Trump administration in 2019 has expanded the definition of “public responsibility” to make it much easier for immigration authorities to deny entry or legal status to those who may rely on government support. ..
“The 2019 official billing rules were not in line with our country’s values,” said DHS Secretary. Alejandro Mallorcus
Republicans request a document on the withdrawal of Afghanistan from Alejandro MayorkasOversight. Night medical care — DC termination masks and vaccines require five major questions after Canadian truck drivers withdraw from the US border bridge. Said in a statement. “Under this proposed rule, we have returned to a historical understanding of the term” public responsibility “and have opted to access the health benefits and other supplementary government services available to individuals. You will not be punished for this. “
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What we are reading
- Private companies make a profit because politics affects public health (Kaiser Health News).
- Americans are fed up with pandemics. But illness experts warn — and endure the moment of “killing the messenger” (Washington post).
- Biden’s new global vaccine push is running out of money (Politico).
State by state
- The State Constitution plagues conservative tactics for the post-low world (Kaiser Health News).
- RI Attorney General denies the merger of Lifespan Care New England Healthcare (Boston Globe).
- California provides a careful blueprint to make it easier to order masks (LA Times).
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