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Vulnerable people in UK to be offered spring Covid booster vaccine

Tue, 2023-03-07 11:26 — mike kraft

Vulnerable people in UK to be offered spring Covid booster vaccine Those eligible are being urged to come forward for the jab as infections remain high across UK the Guardian

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Editorial: WHO keeps covid-19 a public health emergency of international concern

Tue, 2023-03-07 11:01 — mike kraft

WHO keeps covid-19 a public health emergency of international concern A sensible decision—the defining criteria still apply On 30 January 2023 the director general of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announced his decision that covid-19 remains a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC),1 three years after the emergency was first declared.2 In doing so, Tedros acknowledged the advice of the covid-19 emergency committee that “the covid-19 pandemic is probably at a transition point.” There is considerable speculation about when the PHEIC will be terminated.3 PHEICs are determined by the director general under the International Health Regulations,4 the legal framework governing international disease spread.

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International Pandemic fund needs much more money --World Bank

Tue, 2023-03-07 10:54 — mike kraft

Pandemic fund vastly oversubscribed, more money needed - World Bank More than 100 low- and middle-income countries have put in early bids for at least $5.5 billion from a fund that initially has only $300 million to spend to help them better prepare for pandemics. Jennifer Rigby Reuters

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Biden new budget proposes Medicare funding boost, lower costs for prescription drugs

Tue, 2023-03-07 10:24 — mike kraft

Biden will seek Medicare changes, up tax rate in new budget WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden wants to increase taxes to boost funding for Medicare and expand the program’s ability to negotiate lower costs for prescription drugs, according to advance details of his budget proposal being released later this week. AP NEWS

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China says it take more precise steps to counter COVID

Mon, 2023-03-06 10:26 — mike kraft

China to promote vaccine development, new medicines China will prevent and control health outbreaks in a more scientific, precise and efficient way, and upgrade vaccines and develop new medicines to ensure enough supply for the public, Premier Li Keqiang said on Sunday. Reuters Reuters

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Covid was top line-of-duty death for US police for third year in row

Mon, 2023-03-06 10:12 — mike kraft

Covid was top line-of-duty death for US police for third year running in 2022 Report shows pace has slowed, however, with 70 law enforcement deaths recorded in the line of duty the Guardian

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Discussion of the most Common Long COVID Symptoms

Mon, 2023-03-06 09:59 — mike kraft

The Most Common Long COVID Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing Right Now The condition can affect your cardiovascular system, neurological system, respiratory system and more. YahooNews

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Misinformation issue: 50 U.S. medical, science organizations launch group to fight health misinformation

Mon, 2023-03-06 09:44 — mike kraft

50 U.S. medical, science organizations launch group to fight health misinformation - UPI.com Alarmed by the increasing spread of medical misinformation, 50 U.S. medical and science organizations have announced the formation of a new group that aims to debunk fake health news. UPI

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New Mexico, Massachusetts phase out COVID-related programs

Mon, 2023-03-06 09:35 — mike kraft

New Mexico's COVID-19 public health orders to end March 31 SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexico is extending health orders related to COVID-19 one final time through the end of the month. Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham made the announcement Friday that she is renewing an executive order but will let it expire after March 31. AP NEWS

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U.S. rural hospitals are struggling financially as COVID aid runs out

Mon, 2023-03-06 09:27 — mike kraft

Rural hospitals that were struggling financially even before the pandemic are running out of COVID aid Financial pitfalls at the U.S.'s highest-elevation hospital in Colorado serve as a cautionary tale. YahooFinance

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Now that those COVID funds are gone, many challenges that threatened rural hospitals before the pandemic have resurfaced. Industry analysts warn that rural facilities, like St. Vincent Health, are once again on shaky ground.

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