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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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Australia has almost eliminated the coronavirus — by putting faith in science

Fri, 2020-11-06 11:06 — mike kraft

Australia has almost eliminated the coronavirus — by putting faith in science Political leaders persuaded Australians to take the pandemic seriously and implemented effective responses based on medical advice. A. Odysseus Patrick Washington Post

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Why Germany’s coronavirus strategy doesn’t appear to be working this time around

Fri, 2020-11-06 10:51 — mike kraft

Why Germany's coronavirus strategy doesn't appear to be working this time around While Germany was lauded for its initial response to the pandemic, another lockdown raises questions over the effectiveness of its strategy second time around. Vicky McKeever CNBC

LONDON — Germany was lauded for its initial response to the coronavirus pandemic, but a four-week long return to strict public health measures has raised questions over the effectiveness of its strategy second time around.

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UN calls special General Assembly session on pandemic

Thu, 2020-11-05 20:01 — mike kraft

UN calls special General Assembly session on pandemic The UN General Assembly moved Thursday to hold a special session focused on international coordination to the coronavirus pandemic from December 3-4 in New York. YahooNews

The UN General Assembly moved Thursday to hold a special session focused on international coordination to the coronavirus pandemic from December 3-4 in New York.

Discussed since June, the meeting is intended to bring together heads of state and government according to a resolution adopted by 150 of the 193 General Assembly members.

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WHO needs reforms, while preserving 'political independence': panel

Thu, 2020-11-05 19:50 — mike kraft

WHO needs reforms, while preserving 'political independence': panel An oversight panel called on Thursday for reforms at the World Health Organization (WHO) including "predictable and flexible" funding and setting up a multi-tiered system to warn countries earlier about disease outbreaks before they escalate. Stephanie Nebehay U.S.

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Rich Countries Reserve Billions Of Covid-19 Vaccine Doses Even Before There Is One

Thu, 2020-11-05 19:41 — mike kraft

Rich Countries Reserve Billions Of Covid-19 Vaccine Doses Even Before There Is One A vaccine for Covid-19 is not yet available but many rich countries and some middle-income ones have entered partnerships to reserve vaccine doses. This shopping spree means that there will be fewer doses for billions in low-income countries. Disha Shetty Forbes

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Danish Covid-19 mink variant could spark new pandemic, scientists warn

Thu, 2020-11-05 19:20 — mike kraft

Danish Covid-19 mink variant could spark new pandemic, scientists warn Mutations in mink herds and wildlife such as weasels, badgers, ferrets may pose risk to human health and vaccine development Sophie Kevany the Guardian

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The US's workplace safety regulator just released guidance on how to ventilate offices to decrease the airborne spread of COVID-19

Thu, 2020-11-05 18:54 — mike kraft

The US's workplace safety regulator just released guidance on how to ventilate offices to decrease the airborne spread of COVID-19 OSHA recommends offices introduce fresh air by keeping windows open where possible, and increasing an HVAC systems' outdoor air intake. YahooNews

The US regulator for workplace safety just recommended offices open windows to decrease the spread of COVID-19.

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New Study: How COVID-19 may trigger dangerous blood clots

Thu, 2020-11-05 12:06 — mike kraft

How COVID-19 may trigger dangerous blood clots | Science News Clots may stem from net-casting immune cells that, instead of fighting a coronavirus infection, capture red blood cells and platelets. Helen Thompson Science News

Some of COVID-19’s dangerous blood clots may come from the immune system attacking a patient’s body rather than going after the virus, a new study suggests.

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Review finds almost 20% of COVID-19 patients only show gastrointestinal symptoms

Thu, 2020-11-05 10:51 — mike kraft

Review finds almost 20% of COVID-19 patients only show gastrointestinal symptoms Almost one in five patients with COVID-19 may only show gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a review of academic studies published in the journal Abdominal Radiology. The findings of the review suggest abdominal radiologists need to remain vigilant during the pandemic while imaging patients. EurekAlert!

Almost one in five patients with COVID-19 may only show gastrointestinal symptoms, according to a review of academic studies published in the journal Abdominal Radiology. The findings of the review suggest abdominal radiologists need to remain vigilant during the pandemic while imaging patients.

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