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Analysis: Why COVID-19 isn’t seasonal so far

Mon, 2024-01-29 15:24 — mike kraft

 

Here's why COVID-19 isn't seasonal so far Human immunity and behavior may be more important than weather for driving seasonality when it comes to COVID-19. Tina Hesman Saey Science News

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Some recent data suggest that, for now, COVID-19 may be a year-round problem, driven more by human behavior and immunity levels than weather patterns.

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Measeles: Alarming 45-fold rise in measles in Europe - WHO

Tue, 2024-01-23 22:57 — mike kraft
Alarming 45-fold rise in measles in Europe - WHO Urgent measures are needed now to stop further spread, the World Health Organization says. BBC News

There was an "alarming" nearly 45-fold increase in measles cases in Europe last year, the World Health Organization (WHO) says.

Health chiefs are warning that cases are still rising and "urgent measures" are needed to prevent further spread.

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Measles cases are popping up in the US.

Tue, 2024-01-23 22:45 — mike kraft

 

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Analysis: Why demand for Covid shots is lower than for flu vaccinations

Mon, 2024-01-22 15:47 — mike kraft
Why many more people are lining up for a flu shot than a Covid vaccine Americans who regularly get a flu shot are just the type of people you’d expect would routinely get vaccinated against Covid. And yet many are not. Helen Branswell STAT
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An estimated 14 million lives saved in Europe by COVID vaccines--study

Fri, 2024-01-19 15:00 — mike kraft
Experts estimate 1.4 million lives saved by COVID vaccines in Europe through March 2023 Most lives (67%) were saved during the Omicron period. CIDRAP

 

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UK study says thousands of Covid deaths could have been avoided if people were fully vaccinated

Tue, 2024-01-16 22:54 — mike kraft
Older people urged to get Covid jab as UK study shows avoidable deaths More than 7,000 hospital admissions and deaths could have been avoided if people had been fully vaccinated The Guardian
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Misinformation problem: An alarming wave of climate misinformation is spreading on YouTube --researchers

Tue, 2024-01-16 16:20 — mike kraft
What is ‘new denial?’ An alarming wave of climate misinformation is spreading on YouTube, watchdog says | CNN Many YouTubers undermining climate action no longer call global warming a hoax, but they are sowing doubt over the science, solutions and impacts of the crisis. Rachel Ramirez CNN
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Overview: Mask requirements are returning in some US hospitals, infections increasing but data more difficult

Tue, 2024-01-16 15:35 — mike kraft
Mask policies return in US as respiratory viruses threaten to strain hospitals Covid, flu and RSV rates creep up as vaccination rates for all three remain low, worrying healthcare providers The Guardian
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Opinion: Covid politicized public health. Now, the US might give up on saving millions of lives.

Mon, 2024-01-15 16:11 — mike kraft
America is retreating from global health leadership at the worst possible time Covid politicized public health. Now, the US might give up on saving millions of lives. Dylan Scott Vox

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Use of hydroxychloroquine for Covid caused 11% increase in deaths --study

Mon, 2024-01-15 16:04 — mike kraft

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