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August 3 is the final day that health providers can order vaccine from the federal government through the traditional system.

Tue, 2023-07-11 17:59 — mike kraft

Quick takes: COVID vaccine ordering cutoff, destroying chemical weapons, new CDC head takes reins COVID vaccine ordering changes on August 3, the US destroys its last chemical weapons, and Mandy Cohen takes the CDC reins. CIDRAP

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U.S. students still struggle with math and reading despite the end of the pandemic era, study shows

Tue, 2023-07-11 10:41 — mike kraft

Students still struggle with math and reading despite the end of the pandemic era, study shows | CNN Students who struggled through the height of the Covid-19 pandemic – between March 2020 and early 2023 – are still having trouble keeping up with course work, according to a study from the nonprofit NWEA, which focuses on education research. Michelle Watson CNN

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How a Marytland based public health program is reaching out to Latino communities

Tue, 2023-07-11 10:11 — mike kraft

How a Md. based public health program is reaching out to Latino communities - WTOP News Knowing what you need to do to improve your health is one thing. Hearing more about tools you can use to do that from trusted sources is another. Kate Ryan WTOP News

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The deadly flooding hitting several countries at once will only be more common--scientists

Tue, 2023-07-11 09:46 — mike kraft

Deadly flooding is hitting several countries at once. Scientists say this will only be more common Lethal flooding has simultaneously hit India, Japan, China, Turkey and the U.S. Northeast. Scientists have long warned that more extreme rainfall is expected in a warming world. AP News

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New all-species COVID-19 test can track disease in wild, domesticated animals

Mon, 2023-07-10 17:10 — mike kraft

All-species COVID-19 test can track disease in wild, domesticated animals - UPI.com Researchers can now detect the COVID-19 virus in any animal using a new all-species test. UPI

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It's an advance that they say will help track COVID-19 variants in wild and domesticated animals.

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Omicron subvariants EG.5 and XBB.2.3 are making inroads in the U.S.

Mon, 2023-07-10 17:01 — mike kraft

New COVID-19 Variants Giving ‘Arcturus’ a Run for its Money Omicron subvariants EG.5 and XBB.2.3 are making inroads in the U.S. Cecelia Smith-Schoenwalder US News & World Report

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U.S. government COVID anti-foreclosure payments reach $3.7 billion --Treasury Department

Mon, 2023-07-10 09:57 — mike kraft

Treasury department says COVID anti-foreclosure payments reach $3.7 billion The U.S. Treasury Department said on Friday that state programs using its COVID-19 Homeowner Assistance Fund distributed $1.2 billion in aid to homeowners in the first quarter of this year, bringing the program's total payments to $3.7 billion so far. Payments from the $10 billion program, launched as part of President Joe Biden's pandemic-related 2021 American Rescue Plan Act, have reached more than 318,000 households at risk of foreclosure, the department said.

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U.S. hospitals: tax break scrutiny; medicare payments for drug discount program

Mon, 2023-07-10 09:52 — mike kraft

Nonprofit hospitals under growing scrutiny over how they justify billions in tax breaks | CNN There’s growing scrutiny of how much the nation’s nonprofit hospitals spend — and on what — to justify billions in state and federal tax breaks. In exchange for these savings, hospitals are supposed to provide community benefits, like care for those who can’t afford it and free health screenings. CNN

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Research into the rare side effect 'Long Vax Syndrome

Mon, 2023-07-10 09:40 — mike kraft

What is known about the rare side effect 'Long Vax Syndrome'?

The phenomenon known as "Long Vax Syndrome" is gaining attention among researchers as they seek to better understand the potential side effects of the Covid-19 vaccine. Similar to the long-lasting symptoms experienced by some individuals with "Long Covid," Long Vax Syndrome is characterized by headaches, extreme fatigue, blood pressure issues, and abnormal heart rates that can persist for weeks or even longer. However, it is important to note that the number of reported cases of Long Vax Syndrome is significantly lower than the number of reported cases of Long Covid.

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Heatwaves: 2013 expected to be world's hotest year, U.S. south to be hit this week

Mon, 2023-07-10 09:34 — mike kraft

Heatwaves: Why this summer has been so hot Experts are predicting that the developing El Niño is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year. BBC News

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