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Outgoing CDC director says the US is not prepared for the next pandemic because parts of the public health system still use 'old fax machines'

Tue, 2023-06-27 17:44 — mike kraft
Outgoing CDC director says the US is not prepared for the next pandemic because parts of the public health system still use 'old fax machines' Outgoing Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky warned about what needs to be done to prepare. Yahoo News

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Misinformation issue: Dr, Fauci says he’s worried about U.S. future because of disinformation

Thu, 2023-06-22 17:45 — mike kraft
Fauci says he’s worried about country’s future because of disinformation Former White House chief medical adviser Anthony Fauci said he is worried about the future of the U.S. due to what he described as the “normalization of untruths.” While appearing at Th… jchoi The Hill

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Separating sound wellness solutions from seductive snake oil

Mon, 2023-06-19 10:53 — mike kraft
How to separate sound wellness solutions from seductive snake oil Consumers, regulators, academia, and industry all have a pivotal role to play in distinguishing effective wellness solutions from the litany of seductive gimmicks. Torie Bosch STAT
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Former British PM Cameron says country was prepared for flu-like pandemic rather than COVID

Mon, 2023-06-19 10:07 — mike kraft
Former PM Cameron says Britain was prepared for flu-like pandemic rather than COVID Former prime minister David Cameron told an inquiry on Monday that Britain was prepared for a flu-type pandemic but not enough work was done in advance to confront an asymptomatic disease similar to COVID-19. Reuters Reuters

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Antarctic's ocean waters are heating up and shrinking, report finds l

Wed, 2023-06-14 10:27 — mike kraft
The planet's coldest, saltiest ocean waters are heating up and shrinking, report finds | CNN Deep ocean water in the Antarctic is heating up and shrinking, with potentially far-reaching consequences for climate change and deep ocean ecosystems, according to a report. Laura Paddison CNN
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HHS Secretary Becerra says DeSantis bears responsibility for Covid’s outsized toll

Fri, 2023-06-09 10:24 — mike kraft
Becerra says DeSantis bears responsibility for Covid’s outsized toll By way of contrast, Becerra touted the work of the Biden administration and his Department of Health and Human Services in pushing out vaccines. Yahoo News

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Becerra said that people still dying of Covid are mainly “either unvaccinated or undervaccinated” and that “if you’re dying of Covid today, you didn’t take precautions” in response to a question about DeSantis’ vaccine skepticism from White House reporter Adam Cancryn at POLITICO’s Health Care Summit.

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White House ends COVID vaccine requirement for federal workers and air travel

Tue, 2023-05-09 17:37 — mike kraft
Biden drops COVID-19 vaccine requirement for federal workers, air travel - UPI.com The White House on Tuesday announced it is ending its COVID-19 vaccination requirements for federal workers and air travel starting Friday. UPI

 

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Online seminar: USG Priorities in Biodefense and Global Health Security Policy-- Tuesday,Apr 11, 2023 12:00 PM Eastern Time

Mon, 2023-04-10 17:31 — mike kraft
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: The Way Forward, USG Priorities in Biodefense and Global Health Security Policy. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting. This seminar, led by Dr. Erin Sorrell, will outline recent advances and updates to U.S. Biodefense and Global Health Security Policies that work towards establishing a roadmap to plan and prepare for biological threats, be they naturally occurring, accidental or deliberate.
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White House Covid adviser calls on doctors to combat a vacuum of medical information

Mon, 2023-04-03 10:34 — mike kraft
‘If we don't, others will’: White House Covid adviser calls on doctors to combat a vacuum of medical information Ashish Jha called on doctors to battle medical misinformation and disinformation, linking the continuing Covid death toll in part to such erroneous messaging. Elizabeth Cooney STAT

 

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Suggested ways to help people suffering from long Covid

Thu, 2023-03-09 10:13 — mike kraft
How to help friends and employees living with long Covid | CNN Three years after the World Health Organization declared the Covid-19 pandemic, life has not returned to normal for millions still struggling after their initial infection. For those with long Covid, health challenges are only part of the battle as they endure social stigma and endless bureaucracy in their quest to get better. Julia Chan CNN

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Patients, survivors, and advocates say there are ways you can support the long Covid community, whether you choose to lend your time, voice, or wallet.

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