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The Covid 411 podcast provides daily updates, news, alerts, and information regarding the coronavirus, the many variants like Delta and Omicron, and COVID 19. Covid 411 aggregates information from a variety of sources including the CDC, WHO, and major media outlets to present a snapshot of Covid coverage and statistics.

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Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 5-07-2021

May 07, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for May 7th, 2021. In India, a new single-day record in new coronavirus cases combined with the number of vaccinations actually going down. 3,980 deaths as vaccine shortages continue and states compete with each other to get available doses. Only about 3% of the population is fully vaccinated and only 9.2% have gotten at least one dose. Bad as the numbers have been, a new study says they were probably much,...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 5-07-2021

May 07, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.17 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for May 7th, 2021. In India, a new single-day record in new coronavirus cases combined with the number of vaccinations actually going down. 3,980 deaths as vaccine shortages continue and states compete with each other to get available doses. Only about 3% of the population is fully vaccinated and only 9.2% have gotten at least one dose. Bad as the numbers have been, a new study says they were probably much,...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 5-06-2021

May 06, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for May 6th, 2021. In the U.S., the realization is setting in…“herd immunity” won’t be achieved this year, or maybe even next year. Vaccine hesitancy is just too high, so new variants will likely emerge and spread. Daily vaccinations have slowed enormously as the story of Covid-19 is shaping up to be, development of the vaccines was an unprecedented achievement, distribution of the vaccines a success, but th...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 5-06-2021

May 06, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for May 6th, 2021. In the U.S., the realization is setting in…“herd immunity” won’t be achieved this year, or maybe even next year. Vaccine hesitancy is just too high, so new variants will likely emerge and spread. Daily vaccinations have slowed enormously as the story of Covid-19 is shaping up to be, development of the vaccines was an unprecedented achievement, distribution of the vaccines a success, but th...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 5-05-2021

May 05, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.89 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for May 5th, 2021. The U.S. administration announced a new goal to administer at least one dose of a vaccine to 70% of American adults by the Fourth of July. They also want 160 million adults fully vaccinated by then so more restrictions can be lifted. The July Fourth goal would mean about 100 million shots in the next 60 days — a slowdown in pace as it’s assumed those eager to get the shot have already done...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 5-05-2021

May 05, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.89 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for May 5th, 2021. The U.S. administration announced a new goal to administer at least one dose of a vaccine to 70% of American adults by the Fourth of July. They also want 160 million adults fully vaccinated by then so more restrictions can be lifted. The July Fourth goal would mean about 100 million shots in the next 60 days — a slowdown in pace as it’s assumed those eager to get the shot have already done...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 5-04-2021

May 04, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.84 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for May 4th, 2021. The FDA is reportedly expected to authorize Pfizer's vaccine for youngsters ages 12 to 15 by next week. That means shots before starting the next school year. In late March, Pfizer released preliminary results from a study of volunteers in that age group, showing no cases of COVID-19 among the fully vaccinated vs. 18 among those given placebos. Russia last year took credit for being first...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 5-04-2021

May 04, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.84 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for May 4th, 2021. The FDA is reportedly expected to authorize Pfizer's vaccine for youngsters ages 12 to 15 by next week. That means shots before starting the next school year. In late March, Pfizer released preliminary results from a study of volunteers in that age group, showing no cases of COVID-19 among the fully vaccinated vs. 18 among those given placebos. Russia last year took credit for being first...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 5-03-2021

May 03, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for May 3rd, 2021. The CDC says the United States has now fully vaccinated more than 100 million people. And health experts say the only thing that could threaten a rather positive outlook is the spread of variants. Nearly 40% of adults have been inoculated, but to achieve herd immunity, 70-85% of the population would need to be vaccinated. Soon to be included in those getting vaccinated, children. Pfizer a...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 5-03-2021

May 03, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for May 3rd, 2021. The CDC says the United States has now fully vaccinated more than 100 million people. And health experts say the only thing that could threaten a rather positive outlook is the spread of variants. Nearly 40% of adults have been inoculated, but to achieve herd immunity, 70-85% of the population would need to be vaccinated. Soon to be included in those getting vaccinated, children. Pfizer a...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-30-2021

April 30, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 30th, 2021. Once the epicenter of the pandemic in the United States, New York City will "fully reopen" July 1. The Mayor said, "We are ready for stores to open, for businesses to open.” Theaters will also be operating at "full strength." It’s his belief vaccines are capable of quashing any outbreaks from new variants.  They aren’t as sure about that in the U.K. Things are going very well there but...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-30-2021

April 30, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.92 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 30th, 2021. Once the epicenter of the pandemic in the United States, New York City will "fully reopen" July 1. The Mayor said, "We are ready for stores to open, for businesses to open.” Theaters will also be operating at "full strength." It’s his belief vaccines are capable of quashing any outbreaks from new variants.  They aren’t as sure about that in the U.K. Things are going very well there but...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-29-2021

April 29, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 29th, 2021. An EU agency says Russia is spreading fake news that the West and EU are trying to undermine their Sputnik V vaccine and trying to sow distrust in the European Medicines Agency. That agency regulates which vaccines can be put on the EU market. The European Commission so far doesn't intend to order Sputnik V, but Germany may talk to Russia about an individual order and Hungary’s already ...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-29-2021

April 29, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.04 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 29th, 2021. An EU agency says Russia is spreading fake news that the West and EU are trying to undermine their Sputnik V vaccine and trying to sow distrust in the European Medicines Agency. That agency regulates which vaccines can be put on the EU market. The European Commission so far doesn't intend to order Sputnik V, but Germany may talk to Russia about an individual order and Hungary’s already ...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-28-2021

April 28, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 28th, 2021. India has reported more than 17.6 million cases since the pandemic began last year. But experts fear the actual number could be 30x higher. That means more than half a billion cases. Health workers and scientists have long warned infections and deaths are greatly underreported for a variety of reasons. Some predictions have the death toll peaking at more than 13,000 a day — more than 4x...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-28-2021

April 28, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 28th, 2021. India has reported more than 17.6 million cases since the pandemic began last year. But experts fear the actual number could be 30x higher. That means more than half a billion cases. Health workers and scientists have long warned infections and deaths are greatly underreported for a variety of reasons. Some predictions have the death toll peaking at more than 13,000 a day — more than 4x...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-27-2021

April 27, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 27th, 2021. The President of the United States is expected to announce changes today to the CDC’s guidance and recommendations regarding outdoor masks. Dr. Anthony Fauci indicated over the weekend the changes will apply to what vaccinated people can do, with some changes also even for unvaccinated people. The U.S. will start sharing its stock of AstraZeneca vaccines with the world, but first it ha...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-27-2021

April 27, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.72 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 27th, 2021. The President of the United States is expected to announce changes today to the CDC’s guidance and recommendations regarding outdoor masks. Dr. Anthony Fauci indicated over the weekend the changes will apply to what vaccinated people can do, with some changes also even for unvaccinated people. The U.S. will start sharing its stock of AstraZeneca vaccines with the world, but first it ha...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-26-2021

April 26, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 26th, 2021. India set a world record for the fourth day in a row for daily infections. Also new daily death tolls for nine consecutive days. The United States said it will help India in its time of need, but there were no specifics given. It’s anticipated that will include shipments of drug treatments, rapid diagnostic testing kits, ventilators, PPE, and oxygen. A nightmare in Baghdad, Iraq. At le...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-26-2021

April 26, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.99 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 26th, 2021. India set a world record for the fourth day in a row for daily infections. Also new daily death tolls for nine consecutive days. The United States said it will help India in its time of need, but there were no specifics given. It’s anticipated that will include shipments of drug treatments, rapid diagnostic testing kits, ventilators, PPE, and oxygen. A nightmare in Baghdad, Iraq. At le...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-23-2021

April 23, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 23rd, 2021.   Vaccines are now available to all US adults. But vaccinations are declining. Counties across the country have begun turning down shipments of doses. 34% of U.S. adults have been fully vaccinated. A recent Kaiser Family Foundation survey showed 20% said they definitely wouldn’t get a vaccine or only get one if it was required. An additional 17% are in "wait and see" mode.   The CDC...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-23-2021

April 23, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.86 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 23rd, 2021.   Vaccines are now available to all US adults. But vaccinations are declining. Counties across the country have begun turning down shipments of doses. 34% of U.S. adults have been fully vaccinated. A recent Kaiser Family Foundation survey showed 20% said they definitely wouldn’t get a vaccine or only get one if it was required. An additional 17% are in "wait and see" mode.   The CDC...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-22-2021

April 22, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 22nd, 2021.   The FDA said that factory in Baltimore hired to help make Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine was dirty, didn’t follow proper procedures and had poorly trained staff. That is likely what resulted in contamination of material going into a batch of shots. That batch, enough to make about 15 million doses, had to be thrown out.   The World Health Organization said infections have been rising ...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-22-2021

April 22, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.95 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 22nd, 2021.   The FDA said that factory in Baltimore hired to help make Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine was dirty, didn’t follow proper procedures and had poorly trained staff. That is likely what resulted in contamination of material going into a batch of shots. That batch, enough to make about 15 million doses, had to be thrown out.   The World Health Organization said infections have been rising ...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-21-2021

April 21, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 21st, 2021.   In India’s capital, patients struggle to breathe for up to 10 hours as ambulances try to find an open bed at one of the six hospitals there. For others, there’s no available ambulance at all. Nearly all ventilators are in use as India recorded over 250,000 new infections and over 1,700 deaths in 24 hours. The U.K. announced a travel ban on most visitors from India and Canada is consi...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-21-2021

April 21, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 21st, 2021.   In India’s capital, patients struggle to breathe for up to 10 hours as ambulances try to find an open bed at one of the six hospitals there. For others, there’s no available ambulance at all. Nearly all ventilators are in use as India recorded over 250,000 new infections and over 1,700 deaths in 24 hours. The U.K. announced a travel ban on most visitors from India and Canada is consi...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-20-2021

April 20, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 20th, 2021. In India, New Delhi imposed a weeklong lockdown to prevent the total collapse of that city's health system. Ambulances roam the streets looking for a hospital with empty beds, patients line up at medical facilities, and ambulances each carrying half a dozen bodies idle outside crematoriums. The virus is spreading at a rate faster than at any other time there. At a White House Covid-19 ...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-20-2021

April 20, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 20th, 2021. In India, New Delhi imposed a weeklong lockdown to prevent the total collapse of that city's health system. Ambulances roam the streets looking for a hospital with empty beds, patients line up at medical facilities, and ambulances each carrying half a dozen bodies idle outside crematoriums. The virus is spreading at a rate faster than at any other time there. At a White House Covid-19 ...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-19-2021

April 19, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 19th, 2021. The global death toll from the coronavirus topped 3 million people Saturday. This as vaccination campaign have experienced setbacks and infections rage in countries like Brazil, India, and France. And the actual number of deaths is believed to be much higher because some governments have concealed statistics. After initial concerns about supply and a rush to get appointments and vaccin...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-19-2021

April 19, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.96 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 19th, 2021. The global death toll from the coronavirus topped 3 million people Saturday. This as vaccination campaign have experienced setbacks and infections rage in countries like Brazil, India, and France. And the actual number of deaths is believed to be much higher because some governments have concealed statistics. After initial concerns about supply and a rush to get appointments and vaccin...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-16-2021

April 16, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 16th, 2021. The World Health Organization says Europe has surpassed 1 million deaths from COVID-19 and the situation remains “serious.” About 1.6 million new cases are reported each week. The good news, if it can be called that, is the proportion of deaths for people over 80 has dropped nearly 30%, a sign the vaccines will work in the 53-nation region.  A hold on use of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-1...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-16-2021

April 16, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 16th, 2021. The World Health Organization says Europe has surpassed 1 million deaths from COVID-19 and the situation remains “serious.” About 1.6 million new cases are reported each week. The good news, if it can be called that, is the proportion of deaths for people over 80 has dropped nearly 30%, a sign the vaccines will work in the 53-nation region.  A hold on use of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-1...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-15-2021

April 15, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 15th, 2021.   The halt on Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine remains for now. U.S. health advisors told the government yesterday they need more evidence to decide if a handful of unusual blood clots were linked to the shot — and if so, how big the risk is. There have been six cases out of more than 7 million inoculations in the U.S.   Denmark became the first country to stop using AstraZeneca’s vaccin...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-15-2021

April 15, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.93 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 15th, 2021.   The halt on Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine remains for now. U.S. health advisors told the government yesterday they need more evidence to decide if a handful of unusual blood clots were linked to the shot — and if so, how big the risk is. There have been six cases out of more than 7 million inoculations in the U.S.   Denmark became the first country to stop using AstraZeneca’s vaccin...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-14-2021

April 14, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 14th, 2021.   A very bad day for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The U.S. recommended a “pause” in its use to investigate rare incidents of blood clotting. That upended vaccine programs across the U.S and prompted other countries across Europe, plus Australia, and South Africa to forego usage at least for now. It can’t help but set back the global vaccination effort. For instance, Europe was set to...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-14-2021

April 14, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.13 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 14th, 2021.   A very bad day for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The U.S. recommended a “pause” in its use to investigate rare incidents of blood clotting. That upended vaccine programs across the U.S and prompted other countries across Europe, plus Australia, and South Africa to forego usage at least for now. It can’t help but set back the global vaccination effort. For instance, Europe was set to...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-13-2021

April 13, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 13th, 2021. Things have been exceedingly bad in India with the coronavirus spreading with record speed. But that did not stop tens of thousands of Hindu devotees from gathering yesterday. The pitcher festival runs through April and is one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Hinduism. India has a seven-day rolling average of more than 130,000 new cases per day and hospitals are becoming overwhelmed. ...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-13-2021

April 13, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.89 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 13th, 2021. Things have been exceedingly bad in India with the coronavirus spreading with record speed. But that did not stop tens of thousands of Hindu devotees from gathering yesterday. The pitcher festival runs through April and is one of the most sacred pilgrimages in Hinduism. India has a seven-day rolling average of more than 130,000 new cases per day and hospitals are becoming overwhelmed. ...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-12-2021

April 12, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 12th, 2021. Haircuts, non-essential shopping, working out, outdoor restaurant meals, and yes, outdoor pubs…it’s all back in England as of today, as the government continues its lockdown-lift. Britain has had Europe’s worst coronavirus outbreak, with more than 127,000 confirmed deaths. The Chinese government itself is admitting their vaccine’s effectiveness is low. So low they’re thinking about mix...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-12-2021

April 12, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 12th, 2021. Haircuts, non-essential shopping, working out, outdoor restaurant meals, and yes, outdoor pubs…it’s all back in England as of today, as the government continues its lockdown-lift. Britain has had Europe’s worst coronavirus outbreak, with more than 127,000 confirmed deaths. The Chinese government itself is admitting their vaccine’s effectiveness is low. So low they’re thinking about mix...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-09-2021

April 09, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 9th, 2021.   Australia yesterday became the latest country to restrict use of the AstraZeneca vaccine. They recommend it not be given to anyone under 50 and are recommending the Pfizer vaccine be adopted for those folks. Meanwhile North Carolina stopped giving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at a mass vaccination site in Raleigh and some other clinics after at least 26 people experienced adverse rea...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-09-2021

April 09, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.77 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 9th, 2021.   Australia yesterday became the latest country to restrict use of the AstraZeneca vaccine. They recommend it not be given to anyone under 50 and are recommending the Pfizer vaccine be adopted for those folks. Meanwhile North Carolina stopped giving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine at a mass vaccination site in Raleigh and some other clinics after at least 26 people experienced adverse rea...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-08-2021

April 08, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 8th, 2021.   The head of the CDC says a more easily spread variant first identified in England is now the dominant strain in the U.S. It spread quickly across the U.K. and Ireland starting last fall and has thwarted restrictions. The CDC adds that new outbreaks have been linked to youth sports and day care centers so those activities should be curtailed or suspended.   In Brazil, a new surge i...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-08-2021

April 08, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 8th, 2021.   The head of the CDC says a more easily spread variant first identified in England is now the dominant strain in the U.S. It spread quickly across the U.K. and Ireland starting last fall and has thwarted restrictions. The CDC adds that new outbreaks have been linked to youth sports and day care centers so those activities should be curtailed or suspended.   In Brazil, a new surge i...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-07-2021

April 07, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 7th, 2021.  More confusion around the AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots. First an official of the European Medicines Agency, Marco Cavaleri, said there's a “clear” association between the two and that it’s getting harder to affirm there is no cause-and-effect relationship. The organization then came out and denied a causal connection has been established and said its findings should come out toda...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-07-2021

April 07, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.9 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 7th, 2021.  More confusion around the AstraZeneca vaccine and blood clots. First an official of the European Medicines Agency, Marco Cavaleri, said there's a “clear” association between the two and that it’s getting harder to affirm there is no cause-and-effect relationship. The organization then came out and denied a causal connection has been established and said its findings should come out toda...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-06-2021

April 06, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 6th, 2021.   It’s rough in parts of Europe. Hospitals in Poland are experiencing a crush. France’s health minister is warning the number of ICU patients could match levels from a year ago. There’s an ongoing surge in Greece, but most retail stores were allowed to reopen anyway in an attempt to recover from the country’s deep recession. Citizens in many countries are angry at the EU’s strategy and...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-06-2021

April 06, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.98 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 6th, 2021.   It’s rough in parts of Europe. Hospitals in Poland are experiencing a crush. France’s health minister is warning the number of ICU patients could match levels from a year ago. There’s an ongoing surge in Greece, but most retail stores were allowed to reopen anyway in an attempt to recover from the country’s deep recession. Citizens in many countries are angry at the EU’s strategy and...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-05-2021

April 05, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.61 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 5th, 2021.   The country’s medicines regulator says seven people have died from unusual blood clots after getting the AstraZeneca vaccine in the UK. Still, that’s seven out of 18 million vaccinated but nobody seems to know if this is just coincidence or a genuine side effect of the vaccine. For right now, the regulator says the benefits still outweigh any risk.   And in the U.S., AstraZeneca ha...

Coronavirus news, updates, hotspots and information for 4-05-2021

April 05, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 4.61 MB

This is Coronavirus 411, the latest COVID-19 info and new hotspots… Just the facts… for April 5th, 2021.   The country’s medicines regulator says seven people have died from unusual blood clots after getting the AstraZeneca vaccine in the UK. Still, that’s seven out of 18 million vaccinated but nobody seems to know if this is just coincidence or a genuine side effect of the vaccine. For right now, the regulator says the benefits still outweigh any risk.   And in the U.S., AstraZeneca ha...