Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/16/disgusting-outrage-jj-exports-tens-millions-vaccine-doses-africa-eu “The J&J vaccine was supposed to be one of Africa’s most important weapons against Covid. Instead, at least 32 million doses have been shipped out of South Africa to the E.U. as millions suffer and die.” JAKE … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/14/child-hospitalization-covid-19-hits-all-time-high-us-report “This is not last year’s Covid,” said the former head of the American Academy of Pediatrics. “This one is worse and our children are the ones that are going to be affected by it the most.” August … Continued
Encourages State Employees to Get Vaccinated with Incentive Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced that commonwealth employees in state health care facilities and high-risk congregate care facilities will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by September 7, … Continued
Posted at https://www.publicnewsservice.org/2021-08-06/health/special-enrollment-for-pa-health-insurance-marketplace-ends-aug-15/a75265-1 August 6, 2021 – Emily Scott, Public News Service (PA) Play Audio in Browser Window HARRISBURG, Pa. — Pennsylvania residents have until next week to enroll in a plan through the state’s health-insurance marketplace, Pennie. Thanks to the American Rescue … Continued
From Doctors Without Borders (https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/): The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over until it’s over everywhere. Of the more than three billion COVID-19 vaccine doses that have been administered worldwide, only 0.3 percent have been in low-income countries–including in many of the … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/04/more-two-thirds-us-adults-support-mask-mandates-variants-spread Fully vaccinated people were more likely to report that they plan to wear masks in public. JULIA CONLEY August 4, 2021 Amid news of numerous Covid-19 variants circulating and reports of “breakthrough” cases in fully vaccinated people, a … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/03/cori-bush-progressive-lawmakers-and-activists-hailed-new-cdc-eviction-moratorium “I think the message here today is clear,” said Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. “It’s that everyday people can make a change. We can always demand better.” BRETT WILKINS August 3, 2021 Pressure from progressive lawmakers and grassroots activists to … Continued
The CDC announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will issue a limited eviction moratorium – starting today through October 3 – for renters living in communities experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases! President Biden’s bold action and leadership in … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2021/08/02/insulated-patent-waivers-pfizer-and-moderna-hike-vaccine-prices “Capitalism never fails to not surprise,” wrote one observer. JULIA CONLEY August 2, 2021 With some of the world’s wealthiest countries continuing to oppose temporary patent waivers for Covid-19 vaccines in order to more rapidly deploy life-saving … Continued
From Moms Rising (https://www.momsrising.org/): NOTE: The CDC has extended the moratorium for two months, but more must be done. This action calls for all the things that need to be done. “I vividly remember coming home as a child to … Continued