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Omicron XBB.1.16 subvariant cases rising in some countries--WHO

Tue, 2023-04-04 11:33 — mike kraft

WHO tracking Omicron XBB.1.16 subvariant, rising cases in some countries CIDRAP

In its weekly update on the pandemic, the WHO said it added XBB.1.16 as the sixth variant under monitoring on Mar 22. It also said though global cases and deaths continue to decline, some countries—including India—are reporting recent spikes in cases.

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CDC warns travelers to watch for Marburg virus symptoms as it investigates outbreaks in Africa

Mon, 2023-04-03 11:05 — mike kraft

CDC to warn some travelers to watch for Marburg virus symptoms as it investigates outbreaks in Africa | CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is sending personnel to Africa to help stop outbreaks of Marburg virus disease and is urging travelers to certain countries to take precautions. The CDC is also taking steps to keep infections from spreading to the United States. Brenda Goodman CNN

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France health body says COVID-19 vaccination for health workers no longer mandatory, but favoured

Mon, 2023-04-03 10:47 — mike kraft

COVID-19 vaccination for health workers no longer mandatory, but favoured, France's health body says France's public health authority Haute Autorite de Sante (HAS)on Thursday eased its vaccination guidance for professionals in the health sector, saying the shot was no longer mandatory, but still strongly recommended, in light of recent epidemiological data. Reuters

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The U.S. FDA may soon authorize a spring round of COVID-19 boosters for some people

Mon, 2023-04-03 10:30 — mike kraft

The FDA may soon authorize a spring round of COVID-19 boosters for some people The Food and Drug Administration appears poised to make available the COVID-19 vaccines that target omicron as a second booster for people with weak immune systems and those ages 65 and older. NPR

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What the end of the COVID-19 national emergency means

Fri, 2023-03-31 13:28 — FNUOvviyaa

What the end of the COVID-19 national emergency means The Senate passed a GOP-led resolution Wednesday night to end the COVID-19 national emergency, and President Biden has riled Democrats with his plans to sign it. Experts say the end of the emergen… colinmeyn The Hill

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Under pressure, biotech and pharma grapple with how to take action on climate

Wed, 2023-03-29 13:44 — FNUOvviyaa

Under pressure, biotech and pharma grapple with how to take action on climate As the health impacts of climate change become harder to ignore, biotech and pharma companies are facing increasing pressure to reduce their carbon emissions. Erica Goode STAT

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A Progress Check on Hospital Price Transparency

Wed, 2023-03-29 13:40 — FNUOvviyaa

A Progress Check on Hospital Price Transparency Hospitals are facing mixed reviews regarding their efforts to comply with a federal requirement that they post information about prices related to nearly every health care service they provide. khnkit Kaiser Health News

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“As hospitals continue to post incomplete files with swaths of missing prices, patients are unable to accurately compare prices across hospitals and across plans to make the best health care decisions and protect themselves from overcharges,” Fisher said. Such hospitals were considered noncompliant in the PRA analysis.

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