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US and UK announce biosecurity alliance to counter pandemics and bioterrorism

Fri, 2024-01-19 10:16 — mike kraft
US and UK announce biosecurity alliance to counter pandemics and bioterrorism The two nations have entered into a new strategic dialogue on biological security. Sophie Wingate The Independent

 

The UK and US have agreed to work together to counter growing biological threats such as pandemics, antimicrobial resistance and bioterrorism.

The two nations announced a new strategic dialogue on biosecurity on Tuesday.

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An estimated 14 million lives saved in Europe by COVID vaccines--study

Fri, 2024-01-19 10:00 — mike kraft
Experts estimate 1.4 million lives saved by COVID vaccines in Europe through March 2023 Most lives (67%) were saved during the Omicron period. CIDRAP

 

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Improved ventilation, masks and other measures prevented most COVID transmissions in A california heathcare system--study

Thu, 2024-01-18 10:47 — mike kraft
Study: Infection-control measures stemmed COVID spread in hospitals from 2020 to 2022 US Navy, Ryan M. Breeden / Flickr cc CIDRAP
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Women’s health world wide no better than at pandemic height -- Survey

Wed, 2024-01-17 09:47 — mike kraft
Women’s health no better than at pandemic height: Survey Women’s health around the world is “no better” than it was at the height of the pandemic, according to a recently released survey. “Across key health measures, women are no better off today than th… tsuter The Hill
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Confusing U.S. government COVID reporting requirements led to disparities in hospital data sharing--study

Fri, 2024-01-12 13:08 — mike kraft
Study: Confusing government COVID reporting requirements led to disparities in hospital data sharing Paulbr / iStock CIDRAP
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Analysis: Study describes what kinds of U.S. schools fared the best and worst during the pandemic

Tue, 2024-01-09 10:53 — mike kraft
What kinds of schools fared the best and worst during the pandemic? HeyTutor looked at a 2023 NWEA report to determine how the pandemic affected test score outcomes for students by comparing 2019 and 2022 test scores. Natalie P. McNeal, Data Work By Wade Zhou AOL

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Dr. Fauci questioned for 7 hours by House COVID select subcommittee

Tue, 2024-01-09 10:43 — mike kraft
Fauci sits through first 7 hours of questioning with COVID select subcommittee Former chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci sat for a seven-hour closed-door meeting Monday, facing questions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and offering his expertise on preparing for … jchoi The Hill

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China's population fell again, partly because of COVID-related deaths and weak economy --study

Tue, 2024-01-09 10:28 — mike kraft
Weak economy, COVID rampage likely shrank China's population again in 2023 China's population likely dropped for a second consecutive year in 2023 due to a surge in COVID-related deaths after the country abruptly ended strict lockdowns, while weak confidence in the economy's prospects keeps birth rates depressed. Farah Master Reuters

 

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Long COVID: CDC death date in U.S.; why it is a curse in low income nations

Thu, 2024-01-04 10:54 — mike kraft
Long COVID Has Caused Thousands of US Deaths: New CDC Data Fresh estimates from the CDC show a growing death tally from long COVID —– with numbers expected to increase as diagnostic expertise improves. Lisa Rapaport Medscape
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Opinion: Former NIH Director Collins regrets ignoring collateral damage from some anti-COVID policies

Wed, 2024-01-03 11:04 — mike kraft
Former NIH Director: Ignoring 'Collateral Damage' Inflicted by COVID-19 Policies Was 'Really Unfortunate' Francis Collins’ remarks highlight the folly of attaching "infinite value" to a life saved by government regulation. Yahoo News
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