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States with West Nile virus, EEE as cases of mosquito-borne illnesses spread--map

Wed, 2024-09-04 09:38 — mike kraft
Maps show states with West Nile virus, EEE as cases of mosquito-borne illnesses spread Here's where the mosquito-borne diseases West Nile virus​ and eastern equine encephalitis​ are being reported in the U.S. in 2024. CBS News
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Mpox: UN agencies issue emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines for Africa

Tue, 2024-09-03 20:28 — mike kraft
UNICEF issues emergency tender to secure mpox vaccines Agreements for up to 12 million doses through next year are possible. Reuters Reuters
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Growing number of Americans distrust COVID and other vaccines--survey

Tue, 2024-09-03 19:44 — mike kraft
Survey reveals growing American distrust in vaccines for COVID, other infectious diseases A growing proportion of Americans believe COVID-19 vaccine misinformation and are unwilling to be vaccinated or to recommend it to others, according to the latest national health survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center at the University of Pennsylvania. CIDRAP
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US News U.S. COVID Deaths remain above 1,000 a week

Tue, 2024-09-03 09:38 — mike kraft
U.S. COVID update (September 1): Deaths remain above 1,000 The COVID summer wave in the U.S. continued this week with nearly 178,000 new cases, along with more than 1,000 new deaths for the third week in a row, according to figures collected by BNO News. Cases however appear to be at or near a peak in most areas. At least 177,573 new cases were reported between August […] BNO News BNO News

The COVID summer wave in the U.S. continued this week with nearly 178,000 new cases, along with more than 1,000 new deaths for the third week in a row, according to figures collected by BNO News. Cases however appear to be at or near a peak in most areas.

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U.S. COVID Map Update Shows States With Highest Infection Rates

Tue, 2024-09-03 09:29 — mike kraft
COVID map update shows states with highest US rates While cases have steadily declined in some states, other areas are seeing a steady rise in infections. Newsweek

New data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that the highest rates of infection are found in nine Southern and Central, with nearly 1 in 5 COVID tests coming out positive in these regions. However, the most significant rise in infections has been seen in the Northeast.

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ALSO SEE: COVID still on the rise in parts of US

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FDA authorizes Novavax's updated COVID vaccine

Fri, 2024-08-30 19:17 — mike kraft

FDA authorizes Novavax's updated COVID vaccine targeting JN.1 strain

Aug 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday granted emergency use authorization for an updated version of Novavax's (NVAX.O)

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Extreme hot weather threatens U.S. medical blood supply --Red Cross

Fri, 2024-08-30 11:27 — mike kraft
Climate crisis threatens medical blood supply in US amid extreme weather Turnout at blood drives affected as summers get hotter and extreme weather causes cancellations, Red Cross warns The Guardian

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Suspected bird flu being tested in California dairy cattle

Fri, 2024-08-30 11:01 — mike kraft
US tests for bird flu in California dairy cattle The U.S. Department of Agriculture is testing to confirm possible cases of bird flu in dairy cattle in California, the nation's biggest milk-producing state, USDA said on Friday. Reuters Reuters

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U.S. Transportation Department is making $800 Million in Funding available to Reduce Climate Pollution and from Transportation and Encourage Cleaner Construction Materials

Fri, 2024-08-30 10:48 — mike kraft
FHWA Opens Applications for $800 Million in Funding to Reduce Climate Pollution from Transportation, Encourage Cleaner Construction Materials - CleanTechnica Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!
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Two UK studies highlight prevalence, severity, and impact of long-COVID symptoms

Thu, 2024-08-29 19:08 — mike kraft
UK studies highlight prevalence, severity, and impact of long-COVID symptoms Two new studies conducted in the United Kingdom describe the prevalence, severity, and impact of long COVID. One of the studies found fatigue, tiredness, and shortness of breath were the most common persistent symptoms among UK healthcare workers (HCWs) and had a significant impact on their work and life. The other suggested that pain is the most prevalent and severe symptom among long-COVID patients and that demographic factors such as age and ethnicity play a role in symptom severity.  CIDRAP
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