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Study: 98% of ‘highly allergic’ people have no reaction after COVID-19 vaccination – UPI.com

Allergic reactions to the COVID-19 vaccine are rare, even among those with a history of complications in response to inoculations, medications and other irritants, a study published Tuesday by JAMA Network Open found.

Source: Study: 98% of ‘highly allergic’ people have no reaction after COVID-19 vaccination – UPI.com

Pennsylvania reverses course, will issue mask mandate for K-12 schools | TheHill

After initially resisting issuing a statewide school mask mandate, Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) reversed course Tuesday and said that facial coverings will now be required at K-12 schools, early learning programs and child care centers.  The governor announced the move in a press conference, arguing that the “aggressive delta variant has changed everything for us,” and that while Pennsylvania has a relatively high vaccination rate compared to some other states, the recent surges in cases could pose strains on local health care systems.  “My office has received an outpouring of messages from parents asking the administration to protect all children by requiring masks in schools,” Wolf said in a statement.   “The science is clear,” he added. “The Delta variant is highly transmissible and dangerous to the unvaccinated, many of whom are children too young to receive the vaccine.”  “Requiring masks in schools will keep our students safer and in the classroom, where we all want them to be,” he argued.

Source: Pennsylvania reverses course, will issue mask mandate for K-12 schools | TheHill

Texas school temporarily closes after two teachers die of coronavirus complications | TheHill – RIP

A school district in Texas will temporarily close all of its campuses this week following the death of two teachers from COVID-19.

As the Waco Tribune-Herald reported, two teachers at Connally Junior High School died in the same week, leading to the school district’s announcement that its campuses would be closed for the rest of this week beginning Tuesday.

Sixth grade social studies teacher Natalia Chansler died on Saturday, according to Assistant Superintendent of Human resources Jill Bottelberghe. Seventh grade social studies teacher David McCormick died on Aug. 24.

Chansler had joined the Connally Independent School District (ISD) in the 2020-2021 school year. She reported that she tested positive for COVID-19 on Aug. 25.

“With the loss of two beloved teachers, we know that concerns for physical and mental health are heightened,” Connally ISD said in a message to parents obtained by McClatchy News. “We want to assure you that we are focused on measures to take care of our students and staff.”

“Due to a continued increase in Covid-19 cases and an increase in absences (of staff and students), we have made the decision to close all Connally ISD campuses through Monday, September 6th,” Connally ISD said in a letter to parents shared with The Hill. “Our hope is that the closure and holiday break will provide those who are positive with the virus or exposed to others with the virus, the time to isolate and recover.”

“I think more than anything we are asking our staff and parents as a community, as a whole, to unite in the fight against COVID,” Bottelberghe said.

Source: Texas school temporarily closes after two teachers die of coronavirus complications | TheHill

Forces kill 11 Islamic State-K fighters during anti-terror raid in Pakistan – UPI.com

Authorities in Pakistan said Tuesday that security forces killed nearly a dozen militants of the Islamic State-Khorasan terror group during a raid on their hideout. Officials said the raid occurred in Baluchistan province and killed 11 IS-K fighters.

Source: Forces kill 11 Islamic State-K fighters during anti-terror raid in Pakistan – UPI.com

Educating Texans on How to Get Abortion Pills Online: “Your Nearest Provider Is In Your Pocket” – Ms. Magazine

On their website, Plan C offers detailed information on how to find abortion pills online. Wells says the online abortion clinic AID Access, which provides physician-supervised medication abortion, is offering advanced provision of abortion pills to people in Texas for $105. “If people want to be prepared for if their period is late, they can go to AID Access and order a set of pills for their medicine cabinet,” said Wells. Delivery from AID access can take between two and three weeks. Several online providers deliver abortion pills within four to six days but cost more.

Source: Educating Texans on How to Get Abortion Pills Online: “Your Nearest Provider Is In Your Pocket” – Ms. Magazine

UNCONSCIONABLE!!!

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The Republicans have crossed that line in the sand, they have gone too far, and it’s high time to stop them, even if it requires emergency procedures that defy their “constitutional rights”.  They are costing us our lives and I for one am sick and damn tired of it!  Jamelle Bouie writing for the New York Times sums it up in his most recent column … guaranteed to make you growl and stomp your feet.


Do Republicans Actually Want the Pandemic to End?

Aug. 31, 2021

By Jamelle Bouie

Opinion Columnist

President Barack Obama promised unity. In his 2008 campaign, he said he would heal the nation’s political divides and end more than a decade of partisan rancor.

To keep this promise, Obama needed allies, or at least partners, in the Republican Party. But they said no. If they could block Obama — if they could withhold support on anything…

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