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2024 is starting with second-largest COVID surge in the U.S. --experts say

Wed, 2024-01-10 22:46 — mike kraft

The US is starting 2024 in its second-largest COVID surge ever, experts say A COVID wave is hitting the US in 2024, and it could be the the 2nd largest ever. COVID-19 mask mandates are returning. Know the symptoms, and take precautions. Yahoo News

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UK Health inequalities ‘caused 1m early deaths in country during last decade’--study

Wed, 2024-01-10 07:04 — mike kraft

Health inequalities ‘caused 1m early deaths in England in last decade’ Exclusive: Review by Michael Marmot decries ‘shocking political failure’ behind differing life expectancies across country The Guardian

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Spain's government proposed a nationwide mask mandate in hospitals and health clinics; Italy says respiratory illness infection rates had hit a record

Tue, 2024-01-09 06:29 — mike kraft

Spain considers nationwide hospital mask rule, as flu, COVID hit Europe Italy said respiratory illness infection rates had hit a record, as flu and COVID spread across Europe. Reuters Reuters

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Opinion: Former NIH Director Collins regrets ignoring collateral damage from some anti-COVID policies

Thu, 2024-01-04 00:04 — mike kraft

Former NIH Director: Ignoring 'Collateral Damage' Inflicted by COVID-19 Policies Was 'Really Unfortunate' Francis Collins’ remarks highlight the folly of attaching "infinite value" to a life saved by government regulation. Yahoo News

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Opinion: COVID-19 has tested us. Will we be ready for the next pandemic?

Wed, 2024-01-03 07:02 — mike kraft

COVID-19 has tested us. Will we be ready for the next pandemic? An infectious disease expert with insider access gives his take on what we did well, what we need to fix, and how to prepare for future outbreaks. Science

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King Charles' Christmas message calls for planet's protection

Wed, 2023-12-27 00:16 — mike kraft

King Charles III's Christmas message reflects a coronation theme and calls for planet's protection King Charles III has reflected his coronation theme of public service y in a Christmas message that he connected to the health of the planet and wars that are raging. AP News

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Five reasons to be positive about climate change despite a terrible year

Wed, 2023-12-27 00:04 — mike kraft

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New JN.1 COVID variant may be more contagious but less severe

Tue, 2023-12-26 23:54 — mike kraft

New JN.1 COVID variant may be more contagious but less severe A new, fast-spreading variant named JN.1 now makes up 44% of all cases nationwide. Yahoo News

A new, fast-spreading variant named JN.1 now makes up 44% of all cases nationwide, more than doubling (21.3% vs. 44.2%) its share from the week before, according to the CDC COVID Data Tracker: Variant Proportions. ...

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U.S. Flu and COVID rising infections could get worse over the holidays -- CDC

Sat, 2023-12-23 09:25 — mike kraft

Flu and COVID infections are rising and could get worse over the holidays, CDC says U.S. health officials say flu and COVID-19 infections are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks. They say the increases will be fueled by holiday gathering, low rates of vaccinations and the latest version of the coronavirus that appears to spread more easily. AP News

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High levels of flu-like illnesses were reported last week in 17 states — up from 14 the week before, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday.

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U.K. nurses warn NHS about lack of infection control as Covid cases rise

Sat, 2023-12-23 08:12 — mike kraft

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