Vaccination urged for COVID survivors amid Delta surge
The CDC urges even recovered patients to vaccinate as the Delta variant spreads. A new study shows reinfection risk halves for vaccinated survivors. Fauci and Walensky emphasize stronger immunity from vaccination, with a Rush University study noting one dose boosts immunity in previously infected individuals.
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CDC
Rochelle Walensky
Delta
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Dixie Fire becomes state’s third largest amid extreme heat
In Northern California the Dixie Fire expanded rapidly as winds and dry vegetation fueled its advance through Sierra Nevada terrain and the historic Gold Country town of Greenville. About 1,000 residents faced destruction as downtown structures burned while calm winds were anticipated later, signaling a prolonged firefight ahead.
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California
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Italy
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New York City
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Dixie Fire in California Near 676 Square Miles
The Dixie Fire remains 35 percent contained and covers about 676 square miles. No injuries or deaths were reported as the blaze threatens over 10 000 homes. Plumas County Sheriff Todd Johns estimated well over 100 homes burned near the town. The three week old fire is one of about 100 large fires burning across 14 states amid Western drought.
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Plumas County
Todd Johns
Dixie
Wildfires rage in Greece and Turkey force mass evacuations
Thousands flee fires that killed a volunteer firefighter near Athens and burned across Greece and Turkey. In Greece 154 fires were burning with 64 still active. evacuation orders covered villages and Evia island as authorities warned of unprecedented conditions. Eight deaths reported in Turkey as southern coastal blazes persist.
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Turkey
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Athens
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Evia
Cryptocurrency dispute stalls bipartisan infrastructure bill
The Biden administration clashes with a bipartisan group seeking limits on cryptocurrency regulation within the infrastructure package. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen pressed lawmakers to maintain broader rules as debates extend into the weekend, threatening to imperil a $1 trillion proposal.
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Ohio
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R-Pa
Cynthia Lummis
R-Wyo
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