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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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U.S. F.D.A. advisers recommend updated boosters that target Omicron variants

Tue, 2022-06-28 16:59 — mike kraft

Covid Live Updates: F.D.A. Panel Recommends Updated Boosters That Target Forms of Omicron The move came as new federal estimates show two subvariants, known as BA.4 and BA.5, make up more than half of new U.S. cases in the country. But it is possible that the virus might evolve yet again by the fall. The New York Times

An expert committee recommended Tuesday that the Food and Drug Administration plan on an updated booster shot of the coronavirus vaccines that targets some form of the Omicron variant that has dominated for months.

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The more times a person gets COVID-19, the more likely they are to get long COVID--WHO official

Tue, 2022-06-28 10:42 — mike kraft

WHO official says the more times a person gets COVID-19, the more likely they are to be 'unlucky' and get long COVID Long COVID "is the thing that none of us want because it can be so serious," David Nabarro, the WHO special envoy on COVID-19, told Sky News. Jake Epstein Business Insider

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Analysis: Evolution is on omicron subvariants’ side

Tue, 2022-06-28 10:26 — mike kraft

Evolution is on omicron subvariants’ side Each new omicron subvariant is increasingly likely to lead to reinfection or breakthrough infection. ABC News ABC News

A new study finds that as the coronavirus continues to evolve, each new omicron subvariant is increasingly likely to lead to reinfection or breakthrough infection. However, researchers say current vaccines are still doing a good job of protecting people against severe illness.

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CDC adds Dominican Republic and Kuwait to its 'high' Covid-19 risk list

Tue, 2022-06-28 09:39 — mike kraft

CDC adds a Caribbean beach hot spot to its 'high' Covid-19 risk list The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday added just two destinations to its "high" category for Covid-19 risk: The Dominican Republic and Kuwait. By Forrest Brown and Marnie Hunter, CNN CNN

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In a weekly update with little movement overall, Monday's move to Level 3 is a big jump up for Kuwait, which had been at Level 1. The Dominican Republic moved up from Level 2.

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EU countries extend use of COVID-19 certificates amid rising cases

Tue, 2022-06-28 09:34 — mike kraft

EU countries prolong COVID-19 certificates amid rising cases BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union countries approved Tuesday extending the use of COVID-19 certificates by one year until the end of June 2023 as cases of the deadly virus start to grow again ahead of the summer holiday season. AP NEWS

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CDC lists guidance and bacvkground on vaccine shots for children

Mon, 2022-06-27 18:07 — mike kraft

Updates on the COVID-19 response from CDC. The COVID-19 Outbreak is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available.

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France calls for passengers to wear masks again in public transport

Mon, 2022-06-27 17:56 — mike kraft

France asks citizens to wear masks again in public transport French people should start wearing masks again in crowded areas, especially in public transport, as France has to deal with a new wave of COVID-19 infections fuelled by new variants of the disease, Health Minister Brigitte Bourguignon said on Monday. Reuters Reuters

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France reported new 17,601 coronavirus infections over the past 24 hours, the highest figure for a Monday since April 18.

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Opinion: How to Control the 'Information Fire Hose' of the Pandemic

Mon, 2022-06-27 12:50 — mike kraft

Opinion | How to Control the 'Information Fire Hose' of the Pandemic Government agencies need to hire a narrative officer Randy Olson, PhD medpagetoday

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Throughout the pandemic the biomedical community has unleashed a veritable fire hose of information on the public. Experts of all sorts have appeared on national television with countless explanations of the science. But for most of the public, it has simply been TMI: too much information. Not TMI of the silly personal type, but rather the more dangerous public health variety.

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