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Opinion: Why the new covid variant is not cause for concern — yet

Fri, 2023-09-01 12:25 — mike kraft

Opinion | The Checkup With Dr. Wen: Why the new covid variant is not cause for concern — yet It’s not yet time to bring back covid restrictions. Leana S.

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Rising global COVID-19 activity suggested by limited data

Fri, 2023-09-01 12:09 — mike kraft

Limited data suggest rising global COVID-19 activity The WHO said today it will shift its global COVID roundups from weekly updates to monthly reports. CIDRAP

hough case reporting doesn't accurately reflect COVID-19 activity because of decreased testing and reporting, the number reported over the past month increased by 63%, with increased cases reported in three regions, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its latest weekly update yesterday. ...

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CDC updates BA.2.86 assessment as countries report more sequences

Thu, 2023-08-31 18:13 — mike kraft

CDC updates BA.2.86 assessment as countries report more sequences Inserm/Flickr cc CIDRAP

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) yesterday updated its initial assessment of the highly mutated BA.2.86 SARS-CoV-2 variant, which said sporadic detections continue to be reported at the global level, including in the United States, where it has been picked up by three different genomic monitoring systems.

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BA.2.86 variant: Why it Stands Out From Other COVID Variants

Thu, 2023-08-31 18:05 — mike kraft

Why BA.2.86 Stands Out From Other COVID Variants A new variant, called BA.2.86, has emerged in the U.S. and several other countries. The variant carries more than 30 mutations—about the same number of mutations that differentiated the original Omicron from Delta. Scientists are keeping a close eye on the variant, but say it's too soon to know if it will be more transmissible or cause more severe disease than other variants. Yahoo Life

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COVID funds fraud: Congressional comittee chairman ask Justice Department for more details; new charges in Ohio

Thu, 2023-08-31 10:36 — mike kraft

Ohio congressman asks Merrick Garland for info on misappropriated COVID-19 funds - UPI.com Congressional Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus chairperson Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland demanding answers about alleged misappropriation of billions of dollars. UPI

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Opinion: The U.S. needs a more comprehensive COVID treatment approach

Thu, 2023-08-31 10:20 — mike kraft

It’s long past time for a more comprehensive Covid treatment approach The recent Covid mini-surge shows we need more tools to combat the virus. Torie Bosch STAT

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New study describes Native Americans at outsized risk of severe COVID-19, death

Thu, 2023-08-31 10:08 — mike kraft

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Masks and the new COVID-19 variant: What some experts are saying

Thu, 2023-08-31 10:03 — mike kraft

Are mask mandates coming back with new COVID-19 variant? Here’s what experts are saying The CDC reported in regards to the new variant ‘if you choose to wear a mask, wear a high-quality one that fits well over your nose and mouth.’ Yahoo News

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Opinion: How the twin crises of climate change and poor public housing are harming people’s health

Wed, 2023-08-30 09:54 — mike kraft

How the twin crises of climate change and poor public housing are harming people’s health Increasing extreme weather events compound the poor quality and availability of public housing, placing those facing housing insecurity in the center of two major public health crises. Torie Bosch STAT

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Overview of what is known about the New COVID Mini-Wave

Wed, 2023-08-30 09:42 — mike kraft

What to Know About the New COVID Mini-Wave Cases and hospitalizations have been ticking up, there’s a new variant on the radar, and updated boosters are on the way. Chas Danner Intelligencer

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