Transplant recipients face uncertainty as virus spreads
Transplant recipients worry about protection from COVID-19 vaccines as antibodies vary. Kim Burdakin, 60, liver transplant recipient, was fully vaccinated by March and can dine out and gym, yet experts say immune response may be weaker and unclear how many antibodies suffice. Dr Dilek Ince notes vaccines are safe and advised with masking and distancing. a Johns Hopkins study probes vaccine effects on transplant patients.
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Afghan life to change under new government says Biden officials
The piece discusses how the collapse of Afghan governance will alter daily life for ordinary people since 2001, with U.S. officials led by President Biden surprised by the rapid upheaval. A young Afghan girl questions whether she can finish school, reflecting widespread uncertainty and lack of future options.
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Students return to dorms with no virus restrictions
University of Iowa expected to house about 5,675 students in campus residence halls this fall, up from 5,218 last year and below the pre pandemic budget, with occupancy around 85 percent. Officials say visitors will be unrestricted and masks are encouraged due to delta variant.
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