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Paxlovid Cuts Covid Death Risk. But Useage is Low --studies

Fri, 2024-01-05 10:22 — mike kraft

As Covid rises again, killing about 1,500 Americans each week, medical researchers are trying to understand why so few people are taking Paxlovid, a medicine that is stunningly effective in preventing severe illness and death from the disease.

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Covid-19 is 'still a pandemic' --WHO and its policy briefs link

Wed, 2024-01-03 10:15 — mike kraft

Covid-19 is 'still a pandemic' says World Health Organization We are not out of the woods just yet, with regards to Covid Rudi Kinsella Irish Star

The World Health Organization (WHO) has shared its reasoning as to why they are still classing Covid-19 as an ongoing pandmeic.

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Clean energy: Wind, solar and batteries grow despite economic challenges

Tue, 2024-01-02 18:09 — mike kraft

The year in clean energy: Wind, solar and batteries grow despite economic challenges Led by new solar power, the world added renewable energy at breakneck speed in 2023, a trend that if amplified will help Earth turn away from fossil fuels and prevent severe warming and its effects. AP News

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As more doctors retire or quit, patients are losing faith in the primary care system

Fri, 2023-12-22 11:06 — mike kraft

More patients are losing their doctors – and their trust in the primary care system In Rhode Island, safety-net clinics are under new pressures as clinicians retire or burn out. Patients report that it's harder to find care, and they're losing connections to familiar doctors. The Public's Radio

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JN.1 designated by WHO as separate COVID-19 variant of interest

Wed, 2023-12-20 09:36 — mike kraft

WHO designates JN.1 as separate COVID-19 variant of interest PAHO/Flickr cc CIDRAP

Due to its rapid growth and potential to add to the respiratory virus burden in Northern Hemisphere countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) today designated JN.1, part of the BA.2.86 SARS-CoV-2 lineage, as its own variant of interest.

Over the past month, the proportion of JN.1 viruses has rapidly increased, rising from 3.3% in early November to 27.1% by early December. Countries reporting the highest proportions include France, the United States, Singapore, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

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