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Americans’ concern about COVID-19 is at a low point as many move on from the pandemic even with the virus continuing to circulate, a new survey finds.

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China’s covid lockdown continues; people plead for food, medical care

Mon, 2022-09-12 20:48 — mike kraft

Stuck in China’s covid lockdown, people plead for food, medical care While much of the world is moving past the pandemic, Beijing's orders to maintain “zero covid" ahead of a leadership meeting are taking an enormous toll. Washington Post

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The challenges of studying the effects of COVID lockdowns

Thu, 2022-09-08 21:42 — mike kraft

What Scientists Have Learnt from COVID Lockdowns

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Scientists have been studying the effects of lockdowns during the pandemic in the hope that their findings could inform the response to future crises. They have reached some conclusions: countries that acted quickly to bring in stringent measures did best at preserving both lives and their economies, for instance.

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Scientists are starting to study Long COVID's link to suicide dangers

Thu, 2022-09-08 21:30 — mike kraft

Long COVID's link to suicide: scientists warn of hidden crisis Several scientists are beginning to study a potential link following evidence of increased cases of depression and suicidal thoughts among people with long COVID. Julie Steenhuysen,Jennifer Rigby Reuters

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EXPLAINER: Is COVID-19 winding down? Scientists say no.--AP

Wed, 2022-09-07 06:34 — mike kraft

EXPLAINER: Is COVID-19 winding down? Scientists say no. Is the coronavirus on its way out? You might think so. New, updated booster shots are being rolled out to better protect against the variants circulating now. AP NEWS

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Reference: Time line of Covid-19 Pandemic developments

Fri, 2022-09-02 04:45 — mike kraft

Covid-19 Pandemic Timeline Fast Facts Read CNN's Fast Facts about the coronavirus outbreak, declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. CNN Editorial Research CNN

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(CNN) Here's a look at the coronavirus outbreak, declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. The coronavirus, called Covid-19 by WHO, originated in China and is the cousin of the SARS virus.

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