Clean Indoor Air Benefits Everyone -- White House paper

Fri, 2022-12-09 17:54 — mike kraft

Clean Indoor Air Benefits Everyone | OSTP | The White House By Erica Kimmerling, OSTP Senior Policy Advisor for Public Engagement in Science Steph Guerra, OSTP Assistant Director for Health Security and Biodefense Georgia Lagoudas, OSTP Senior Advisor for Biotechnology and Bioeconomy The quality of the air we breathe indoors impacts our ability to fully participate in society and live our healthiest lives. For over two… The White House

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Omicron subvariants that are more infectiousness are causing more than 70% of U.S. infections

Fri, 2022-12-09 17:42 — mike kraft

Omicron subvariants that more easily dodge immunity are causing more than 70% of U.S. infections

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The BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 subvariants taken together are now responsible for 68% of new cases, according to data published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday. The XBB subvariant is causing 4.7% of new Covid infections.

Scientists, in several independent studies, have described the BQ and XBB subvariants as more adept at evading immunity from vaccination and infection than prior versions of the virus.

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ALSO SEE: Antivirals—not monoclonal antibodies—neutralize Omicron BQ.1.1, XBB

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Arizona's largest county sees large spike in flu, COVID-19 and RSV

Fri, 2022-12-09 17:34 — mike kraft

Maricopa County sees large spike in flu, COVID-19 and RSV PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona's most populous county is warning of a significantly rise in cases of the flu, COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses. The Maricopa County Department of Public Health issued an alert Friday that cases among these viruses, including respiratory syncytial virus—known as RSV—are higher than normal for this time of year. AP NEWS

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U.S. and Canada approve bivalent booster shots for kids

Fri, 2022-12-09 17:25 — mike kraft

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COVID-19 fell in September from top use of telehealth diagnoses

Fri, 2022-12-09 12:11 — mike kraft

COVID-19 fell from top telehealth diagnoses in September Telehealth use has remained steady this year and did not change nationally from August to September, accounting for 5.4% of all medical claims, according to Fair Health. Hailey Mensik Healthcare Dive

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Two COVID funding relief fraud cases--Florida, West Virginia

Fri, 2022-12-09 11:50 — mike kraft

Florida legislator who sponsored ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law resigns amid Covid-relief fraud charges State Rep. Joseph Harding announced his resignation a day after authorities said he was indicted on charges of wire fraud, money laundering and other crimes. NBC News

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AT WHO talks on pandemic pact, developing countries seek fairness

Fri, 2022-12-09 11:11 — mike kraft

At start of WHO talks on pandemic pact, developing countries seek fairness Developing nations are lobbying for fairer access to treatments than they got during COVID-19 as global talks begin on drafting new health rules for combating pandemics. Emma Farge,Jennifer Rigby Reuters

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Africa readies for next health crisis, says WHO; cholera spreads in eastern Congo

Fri, 2022-12-09 10:58 — mike kraft

As COVID-19 becomes routine, Africa readies for next crisis ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Building on the experience of battling the COVID-19 pandemic, African countries are strengthening health systems to prepare for the next health crisis, the World Health Organization’s Africa director said Thursday. AP NEWS

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COVID cases overtake flu cases in South Carolina

Fri, 2022-12-09 10:41 — mike kraft

COVID cases spike, overtake growing flu numbers in SC, new data shows. What to know South Carolina has seen a recent spike in COVID-19 activity as its abnormally active flu season continues to rage across the state. The State

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After being comparatively low for weeks, COVID-19 has returned to South Carolina in force while the state has faced a far more aggressive flu season than usual.

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Public attitudes: Covid Rates Are Climbing in Los Angeles, but Residents Are Weary

Fri, 2022-12-09 10:31 — mike kraft

It’s that time of year, when rising Covid cases collide with holiday plans. Hospitalizations in Los Angeles County have nearly tripled in the past month, and the county is talking about a possible mask mandate.

It’s the same line of thinking that Los Angeles County leaders had when Covid cases rose this summer. And there was a time when masks were required at the county’s airports and on public transit even though state and federal requirements had been relaxed.

But a mask decree now would land in a region where social habits and emotions about Covid have greatly shifted since the previous two winters of rising cases.

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