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The threat of respiratory illnesses is underway, CDC director says, and hospitalizations are on the rise

Mon, 2023-12-04 15:19 — FNUOvviyaa
The threat of respiratory illnesses is underway, CDC director says, and hospitalizations are on the rise | CNN Dr. Mandy Cohen, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, updated a congressional subcommittee Thursday about cases of respiratory illness in the US due to three viruses: flu, the coronavirus and respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV. Brenda Goodman, Deidre McPhillips CNN

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Oil, gas producers must play bigger role in reaching climate goals--IEA head

Fri, 2023-11-24 17:05 — mike kraft
IEA head: Oil, gas producers must play bigger role in reaching climate goals - UPI.com The head of the International Energy Agency said Thursday oil producers must make a stronger commitment to clean energy efforts or continue to be among the world's biggest contributors to the climate crisis. UPI

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Opinion: The infectious disease doctor shortage threatens future pandemic preparedness

Fri, 2023-11-24 11:54 — mike kraft

 

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Florida: Weekly COVID-19 data returns to Department of Health website

Fri, 2023-11-24 11:44 — mike kraft
Weekly COVID-19 data returns to Florida Department of Health website The COVID-19 information is not just being provided weekly, it has more detailed demographic information. Greg Fox WESH

 

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Biden administration clean energy agenda faces growing difficulties

Fri, 2023-11-24 11:19 — mike kraft
Biden's clean energy agenda faces mounting headwinds Canceled offshore wind projects, imperiled solar factories, fading demand for electric vehicles. Nichola Groom,Jarrett Renshaw Reuters

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Air Pollution: Coal-fired plant air polution is much more deadly than originally thought--study

Fri, 2023-11-24 11:12 — mike kraft
Air pollution from coal-fired plants is much more deadly than originally thought, study finds | CNN No pollution is good for anyone’s health, but a new study found that scientists may have significantly underestimated just how deadly pollution from coal-fired plants can be. It also shows how tighter regulations can work. CNN

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Biden administration plan $2 billion grants toward helping disadvantaged communities combat climate change and air pollution.

Wed, 2023-11-22 10:02 — mike kraft
EPA opens $2B in grants for helping communities fight climate change, pollution The Biden administration is opening $2 billion toward helping disadvantaged communities combat climate change and air pollution. The grants are expected to fund projects that make communities more … rfrazin The Hill
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Some U.S. States see uptick in COVID-19 deaths

Wed, 2023-11-22 09:53 — mike kraft

 

States see uptick in COVID-19 deaths Presented by Novavax — Some states have reported increases in COVID-19 deaths heading into the holiday season{beacon} Health Care Health Care  The Big Story  States see uptick in COVID-1… emartin The Hill

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Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that through Nov. 11, eight states saw increases in COVID-19 deaths.

These states include Colorado, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Missouri, Michigan, North Carolina and Tennessee.

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U.S. Nursing home vaccination rates are low as COVID cases rise

Wed, 2023-11-22 09:45 — mike kraft

 

Nursing home vaccination rates are low as COVID cases rise CDC data shows only about 17% of nursing home residents are up to date on their COVID-19 shots. Tina Reed Axios

Only about 17% of nursing home residents and 2% of staff are up to date on their COVID-19 shots as cases rise across the country and health officials prepare for another seasonal tripledemic of respiratory diseases.

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A third of US adults worry about respiratory virus infections this fall and winter --survey

Wed, 2023-11-22 09:38 — mike kraft

 

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