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World coronavirus cases fall 24%; deaths rise in Asia--WHO

Thu, 2022-08-18 17:18 — mike kraft

WHO: World coronavirus cases fall 24%; deaths rise in Asia LONDON (AP) — New coronavirus cases reported globally dropped nearly a quarter in the last week while deaths fell 6% but were still higher in parts of Asia, according to a report Thursday on the pandemic by the World Health Organization. AP NEWS

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At a press briefing Wednesday, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said reported coronavirus deaths over the past month have surged 35%, and noted there had been 15,000 deaths in the past week.

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Monkeypox cases reported in more than 80 countries.

Thu, 2022-08-18 10:27 — mike kraft

Factbox: Monkeypox cases and deaths around the world More than 80 countries where monkeypox is not endemic have reported outbreaks of the viral disease, which the World Health Organization has declared a global health emergency, as confirmed cases crossed 38,800 and non-endemic countries reported their first related deaths. Reuters Reuters

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Data sketchy on who has received monkeypox vaccine

Thu, 2022-08-18 10:19 — mike kraft

US lacks data on who's gotten the monkeypox vaccine About three months into the ongoing monkeypox outbreak in the US, there are more than 12,000 cases and counting. Deidre McPhillips, CNN CNN

... despite a growing supply of the Jynneos vaccine -- and a new strategy that could stretch the current supply five times further -- there is still no evidence that protection is reaching those most at risk. ...

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Covid’s Harmful Effects on the Brain Reverberate Years Later

Thu, 2022-08-18 09:58 — mike kraft

Covid’s Harmful Effects on the Brain Reverberate Years Later Covid-19 survivors remain at higher risk of psychotic disorders, dementia and similar conditions for at least two years, according to a large study that highlights the mounting burden of chronic illness left in the pandemic’s wake. Jason Gale Bloomberg.com

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New boosters expected within weeks for everyone over 12-- White House official

Thu, 2022-08-18 08:51 — mike kraft

New Covid boosters expected soon for everyone over 12. Should you wait for another dose? With updated shots coming soon, should you wait to get another dose or get boosted with the current vaccines now? NBC News

White House Covid coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said on Wednesday that the newly updated Covid boosters will be available to teens and adults "in a few short weeks." ...

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Should parents delay kids’ second COVID vaccine? -research indications says

Wed, 2022-08-17 16:57 — mike kraft

Should parents delay kids’ second COVID vaccine? Here’s what the research says Nature - Increasing the interval between the first two mRNA-vaccine doses might boost children’s immunity, but it is a gamble as a new variant sweeps the globe. Hall, Shannon nature

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CDC announces sweeping reorganization, aimed to changethe agency's culture and restore public trust

Wed, 2022-08-17 13:48 — mike kraft

CDC announces sweeping reorganization, aimed at changing the agency's culture and restoring public trust Big changes are coming to the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which recently celebrated its 75th anniversary as the nation's lead public health agency. Brenda Goodman CNN

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More infectious diseases popping up these days — experts say there are 7 clear reasons why

Wed, 2022-08-17 09:27 — mike kraft

Yes, there are more infectious diseases popping up these days — experts say there are 7 clear reasons why Polio, monkeypox, inexplicable liver damage in kids. "It's like all the biblical plagues are coming back, right?" one infectious disease expert said. YahooNews

Polio, monkeypox, marburg virus, and other infectious diseases are surging around the globe.
Experts say there's not one thing driving the surge — a multi-layered perfect storm has been brewing for some time.

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