Disease Prevention

This invisible Covid-19 mitigation measure is finally getting the attention it deserves

Tue, 2022-04-12 14:28 — FNUOvviyaa

This invisible Covid-19 mitigation measure is finally getting the attention it deserves | CNN With mask mandates virtually gone and vaccinaton rates at a standstill, there's one mitigation measure that can still make a big difference: ventilation. Amanda Sealy CNN

"The challenge for organizations that improve air quality is that it's invisible," said Joseph Allen, director of the Healthy Buildings Program at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health...

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Guangzhou closes to most arrivals as China’s outbreak grows

Mon, 2022-04-11 14:32 — FNUOvviyaa

Guangzhou closes to most arrivals as China's outbreak grows BEIJING (AP) — The manufacturing hub of Guangzhou closed itself to most arrivals Monday as China battles a major COVID-19 surge in its big eastern cities. Shanghai has taken the brunt of the rise, with another 26,087 cases announced on Monday, only 914 of which showed symptoms. AP NEWS

BEIJING (AP) — The manufacturing hub of Guangzhou closed itself to most arrivals Monday as China battles a major COVID-19 surge in its big eastern cities.

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Experts say U.S. Congressional delays in funding international COVID aid will prolong pandemic

Fri, 2022-04-08 14:11 — mike kraft

Experts say US suspension of COVID aid will prolong pandemic LONDON (AP) — In the latest Senate package targeted at stopping the coronavirus, U.S. lawmakers dropped nearly all funding for curbing the virus beyond American borders, a move many health experts slammed as dangerously short-sighted. AP NEWS

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Vaccine supply outstrips demand, but access inequity remains, especially in developing nations

Fri, 2022-04-08 13:55 — mike kraft

Vaccine supply outstrips demand, access inequity remains After two years of racing to vaccinate the world against Covid-19, the number of available doses now surpasses demand in many areas. YahooNews

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After two years of racing to vaccinate the world against Covid-19, the number of available doses now surpasses demand in many areas.

Yet a yawning gap remains in vaccination rates between the richest and poorest countries.

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German lawmakers reject bill requiring mandatory COVID shots for over 60s

Thu, 2022-04-07 15:54 — mike kraft

German lawmakers reject mandatory COVID shots for over 60s BERLIN (AP) — German lawmakers on Thursday rejected a bill requiring all people 60 and over in the country to be vaccinated against coronavirus — a compromise solution the government had hoped would get a parliamentary majority. AP NEWS

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Chancellor Olaf Scholz and his health minister originally called for a vaccine mandate to apply to all adults in Germany, but some government lawmakers and most of the opposition had balked at the idea. ...

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Analysis Five ways to increase COVID-19 booster uptake

Thu, 2022-04-07 15:13 — mike kraft

5 ways to increase COVID-19 booster uptake: Analysis Although the Food and Drug Administration recently recommended a second COVID-19 vaccine booster dose for older Americans, the country has had to confront an ongoing struggle -- problems getting initial vaccination series, let alone first booster shots into arms. This may mean more frequent boosters until we are able to develop an annual multiple-part immunization package, having a combined COVID and influenza vaccine, for instance. YahooNews

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U.S. FDA aims to decide on strain selection for COVID boosters by June

Thu, 2022-04-07 12:51 — mike kraft

U.S. FDA aims to decide on strain selection for COVID boosters by June Top U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials on Wednesday said the agency is aiming to decide by June whether to change the design of COVID-19 vaccines in order to combat future variants, even if it does not have all the necessary information to measure their effectiveness. Manas Mishra,Michael Erman Reuters

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EU agencies say no evidence to support widespread use of fourth COVID shot

Wed, 2022-04-06 23:02 — mike kraft

No evidence to support widespread use of fourth COVID shot - EU agencies EU health agencies said on Wednesday there was no evidence to support the use of a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccines developed by Pfizer and Moderna in the general population, but they recommend a second booster for people aged 80 and above. Reuters Reuters

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FDA advisors meet to discuss COVID boosters for the fall and beyond

Wed, 2022-04-06 22:12 — mike kraft

US experts discuss COVID boosters for the fall and beyond WASHINGTON (AP) — While many Americans are trying to move on with their lives after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. health officials are debating the best way to use vaccines to stay ahead of the coronavirus. AP NEWS

WASHINGTON (AP) — While many Americans are trying to move on with their lives after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. health officials are debating the best way to use vaccines to stay ahead of the coronavirus.

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White House announces National Plan to Fight Long term COVID, promote research

Wed, 2022-04-06 16:00 — mike kraft

White House Rolls Out National Plan to Fight Long COVID New initiative aims to better understand, prevent, detect, and treat the condition Shannon Firth medpagetoday

The Biden administration unveiled a new plan on Tuesday to improve the nation's understanding of long COVID and to better prevent, detect, and treat the condition, particularly in hard-hit communities.

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