COVID-19

Jun
17
2021
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By Troy Warren
People already infected with COVID-19 gain no additional benefits from vaccination: Study

People already infected with COVID-19 gain no additional benefits from vaccination: Study

COVID-19,
by Michael Lee, Social Media Writer | WashingtonExaminer.Com Troy Warren for CNT   Scientists from the Cleveland Clinic found vaccinating those who have previously been infected with COVID-19 offers no additional benefits to the individual. A study conducted on over 52,000 Cleveland Clinic employees found there was no significant difference in COVID-19 infections between previously infected and currently unvaccinated participants; previously infected and currently vaccinated participants; and previously uninfected and currently vaccinated participants. Researchers also found that 99.3% of all COVID-19 infections occurred in unvaccinated participants who had not been previously infected. The remaining 0.7% of infections were in vaccinated participants who were…
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Jun
17
2021
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By Troy Warren
MLB loosens COVID restrictions, drops masks for vaccinated

MLB loosens COVID restrictions, drops masks for vaccinated

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By RONALD BLUM, Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT   All fully vaccinated players and staff can stop wearing masks in dugouts, bullpens and clubhouses under the latest change to Major League Baseball’s coronavirus protocols NEW YORK (AP) — All fully vaccinated players and staff can stop wearing masks in dugouts, bullpens and clubhouses under the latest change to Major League Baseball's coronavirus protocols. In addition, fully vaccinated players and staff may eat in restaurants without restrictions and attend sporting events as spectators at venues with government approved safety protocols, the commissioner’s office and players’ association said in a memo sent…
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Jun
17
2021
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By Troy Warren
Study: COVID-19 popped up in U.S. weeks before first reported cases

Study: COVID-19 popped up in U.S. weeks before first reported cases

COVID-19, Health
By The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT NEW YORK — A new analysis of blood samples from 24,000 Americans taken early last year is the latest and largest study to suggest that the new coronavirus popped up in the U.S. in December 2019 — weeks before cases were first recognized by health officials. The analysis is not definitive, and some experts remain skeptical, but federal health officials are increasingly accepting a timeline in which small numbers of COVID-19 infections may have occurred in the U.S. before the world ever became aware of a dangerous new virus erupting in China. “The…
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Jun
16
2021
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By Troy Warren
Face masks optional for Disney World’s vaccinated guests starting Tuesday

Face masks optional for Disney World’s vaccinated guests starting Tuesday

COVID-19, Travel
By The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT Walt Disney World in Florida is making it easier to see smiles again, but guests still can’t hug the characters. Starting Tuesday, face masks will be optional for visitors to the theme park resort who are vaccinated, though Disney workers won’t require proof of vaccination, the company said on its website.   Visitors who aren’t fully vaccinated still will need to wear face masks indoors and on all rides and attractions. All visitors, whether vaccinated or not, will still be required to wear face coverings on buses, monorails and Disney Skyliner, the resort’s aerial gondola,…
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