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Commentary: Biden’s comments about pandemic widen public health split over how US should respond to Covid-19

Tue, 2022-09-20 21:38 — mike kraft

Biden's comments about pandemic widen public health split over how US should respond to Covid-19 | CNN Even as the US prepares for a potential winter surge of Covid-19, President Biden roamed the cavernous halls of the Detroit Auto Show for an interview on CBS's "60 Minutes" and, gesturing to the mostly maskless attendees, told the nation, "the pandemic is over." Brenda Goodman CNN

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Is the Covid-19 pandemic over? More perspectives

Tue, 2022-09-20 20:30 — mike kraft

Is the Covid-19 pandemic over? The answer is more art than science Experts say there are no accepted metrics or defined international rules that tell us when we can call the code on the Covid pandemic. In reality, things are much more ephemeral. Helen Branswell STAT

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Monkeypox: Chinese official warns don't touch foreigners to reduce monkeypox risk

Tue, 2022-09-20 04:30 — mike kraft

Don't touch foreigners to reduce monkeypox risk, China health official says A senior Chinese health official advised people to avoid contact with foreigners to prevent monkeypox infection after the first known case of the virus on mainland China was reported. Reuters Reuters

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Opinion: Some scientists say Covid is now less risky than flu

Sat, 2022-09-17 04:41 — mike kraft

Scientists debate how lethal COVID is. Some say it's now less risky than flu They argue the threat posed by COVID has lessened because of preexisting immunity and access to treatment. Plus, some deaths may be incorrectly blamed on COVID. Others caution it's too soon to tell. NPR.org

...there's still plenty of differing views on this topic. While the threat from COVID-19 may be approaching the peril the flu poses, skeptics doubt it's hit that point yet.

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Opinion: We're going to live wth the COVID virus, expert says

Sat, 2022-09-17 04:36 — mike kraft

Is COVID's end in sight? "We're going to live with the virus," expert says With flu season approaching, Dr. David Agus also urged people to get their flu shots. YahooNews

The director of the World Health Organization said this week that "the end is in sight" for the coronavirus pandemic. CBS News medical contributor Dr. David Agus said although he believes the U.S. is "at the end of the pandemic," COVID-19 is not necessarily "over."

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International efforts to counter AIDS, TB and malaria bounced back post-COVID, but not enough--report

Tue, 2022-09-13 23:15 — mike kraft

Fight against AIDS, TB and malaria bounced back post-COVID - but not enough Efforts to tackle AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria began to recover last year after being hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, but the world is still not on track to defeat these killer diseases, according to a report. Jennifer Rigby Reuters

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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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Masks: As masks are shed, a visit to a medical office can pose Covid risks for some patients

Wed, 2022-09-07 20:18 — mike kraft

As masks are shed, a routine visit to a medical office can pose Covid risks for some patients “Even in clinics where the job is to provide care for people who are really high risk, you can’t even feel safe somewhere like that,” said one transplant patient. Megan Molteni STAT

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Masks: Germany, Philippines to drop mandates

Wed, 2022-09-07 20:06 — mike kraft

Germany plans to drop mask-wearing mandate on planes BERLIN (AP) — The German government plans to drop a requirement for people to wear masks on flights to and from the country, though the health minister said Tuesday that it could be reimposed if coronavirus cases rise sharply. AP NEWS

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