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The mission of the Global Health Working Group is to explore and improve current and emerging states of health and human security worldwide.

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Coronavirus variants get new names to simplify discussion --WHO

Mon, 2021-05-31 19:57 — mike kraft

Is it all Greek to you? Coronavirus variants get new names Coronavirus variants with clunky, alphanumeric names have now been assigned the letters of the Greek Alphabet in a bid to simplify discussion and pronunciation while avoiding stigma. Emma Farge Reuters

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Europe sees dramatic fall in virus cases

Sat, 2021-05-29 13:15 — mike kraft

In time for summer, Europe sees dramatic fall in virus cases ROME (AP) — When Italy won the Eurovision Song Contest with an over-the-top glam-rock performance, the victory signaled more than just a psychological boost for one of the countries hardest hit by COVID-19: Held before a live, indoor audience of 3,500, the annual kitsch fest confirmed that Europe was returning to a semblance of normalcy that was unthinkable even a few weeks ago. AP NEWS

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Britain approves J&J COVID-19 vaccine, but reduces purchase

Fri, 2021-05-28 11:43 — mike kraft

Britain approves J&J COVID-19 vaccine, cuts order Britain's medicine regulator on Friday approved Johnson & Johnson's (JNJ.N) Janssen COVID-19 vaccine for use, with the government adding it had cut its order for the vaccine by 10 million doses. Alistair Smout Reuters

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Japan extends virus emergency with safe Olympics in mind

Fri, 2021-05-28 11:02 — mike kraft

Japan extends virus emergency with safe Olympics at stake TOKYO (AP) — Japan extended a coronavirus state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas for 20 more days on Friday, with infections still not slowing as it prepares to host the Olympics in just over 50 days. AP NEWS

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J&J vaccine contamination problems at Baltimore plant are resolved -- report

Fri, 2021-05-28 10:54 — mike kraft

FDA, J&J to announce vaccine contamination problems at Baltimore plant are resolved: report The Food and Drug Administration and Johnson & Johnson expect to announce that COVID-19 vaccine contamination problems at a facility in Baltimore have been resolved, The Wall Street Journal Jordan Williams TheHill

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Majority of severe Covid-19 cases had longterm symptoms--new study

Thu, 2021-05-27 11:47 — mike kraft

Study finds majority of severe Covid-19 cases had longterm symptoms, as officials race to vaccinate Mask mandates are being lifted across the US. Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are dropping. People are getting vaccinated. Aya Elamroussi, CNN CNN

... a new study underscored the importance of vaccinating more people as it detailed how some of those who had Covid-19 can suffer from symptoms months later.

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Immunity to the Coronavirus May Persist for Years, new studies

Thu, 2021-05-27 11:38 — mike kraft

Immunity to the coronavirus lasts at least a year, possibly a lifetime, improving over time especially after vaccination, according to two new studies. The findings may help put to rest lingering fears that protection against the virus will be short-lived.

Together, the studies suggest that most people who have recovered from Covid-19 and who were later immunized will not need boosters. Vaccinated people who were never infected most likely will need the shots, however, as will a minority who were infected but did not produce a robust immune response.

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