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Lawsuits and legislation have stripped U.S.public health officials of their tools and powers to counter future pandemics --survey

Wed, 2023-03-08 10:26 — mike kraft

Covid backlash hobbles public health and future pandemic response Lawsuits and legislation fueled by covid backlash have stripped public health officials of powers, leaving the United States unprepared for the next pandemic. Washington Post

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Survey outlines varying levels of trust in US public health agencies' pandemic-related information

Wed, 2023-03-08 10:04 — mike kraft

Survey reveals low trust in US public health agency information amid pandemic CIDRAP

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Opinion: More investment is needed to counter evolving Covid: When will Congress fund updated Covid-19 treatments?

Tue, 2023-03-07 12:02 — mike kraft

Opinion: The clock is ticking. When will Congress fund updated Covid-19 treatments? | CNN Many antibody drugs are no longer effective against Covid-19 due to the rapid evolution of the virus and its many subvariants, writes Syra Madad. The US government desperately needs to continue to invest in more Covid therapeutics to keep up with the evolving nature of the virus. Syra Madad CNN

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Vulnerable people in UK to be offered spring Covid booster vaccine

Tue, 2023-03-07 11:26 — mike kraft

Vulnerable people in UK to be offered spring Covid booster vaccine Those eligible are being urged to come forward for the jab as infections remain high across UK the Guardian

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Editorial: WHO keeps covid-19 a public health emergency of international concern

Tue, 2023-03-07 11:01 — mike kraft

WHO keeps covid-19 a public health emergency of international concern A sensible decision—the defining criteria still apply On 30 January 2023 the director general of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announced his decision that covid-19 remains a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC),1 three years after the emergency was first declared.2 In doing so, Tedros acknowledged the advice of the covid-19 emergency committee that “the covid-19 pandemic is probably at a transition point.” There is considerable speculation about when the PHEIC will be terminated.3 PHEICs are determined by the director general under the International Health Regulations,4 the legal framework governing international disease spread.

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International Pandemic fund needs much more money --World Bank

Tue, 2023-03-07 10:54 — mike kraft

Pandemic fund vastly oversubscribed, more money needed - World Bank More than 100 low- and middle-income countries have put in early bids for at least $5.5 billion from a fund that initially has only $300 million to spend to help them better prepare for pandemics. Jennifer Rigby Reuters

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Biden new budget proposes Medicare funding boost, lower costs for prescription drugs

Tue, 2023-03-07 10:24 — mike kraft

Biden will seek Medicare changes, up tax rate in new budget WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden wants to increase taxes to boost funding for Medicare and expand the program’s ability to negotiate lower costs for prescription drugs, according to advance details of his budget proposal being released later this week. AP NEWS

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China says it take more precise steps to counter COVID

Mon, 2023-03-06 10:26 — mike kraft

China to promote vaccine development, new medicines China will prevent and control health outbreaks in a more scientific, precise and efficient way, and upgrade vaccines and develop new medicines to ensure enough supply for the public, Premier Li Keqiang said on Sunday. Reuters Reuters

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Discussion of the most Common Long COVID Symptoms

Mon, 2023-03-06 09:59 — mike kraft

The Most Common Long COVID Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing Right Now The condition can affect your cardiovascular system, neurological system, respiratory system and more. YahooNews

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Misinformation issue: 50 U.S. medical, science organizations launch group to fight health misinformation

Mon, 2023-03-06 09:44 — mike kraft

50 U.S. medical, science organizations launch group to fight health misinformation - UPI.com Alarmed by the increasing spread of medical misinformation, 50 U.S. medical and science organizations have announced the formation of a new group that aims to debunk fake health news. UPI

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Lawsuits and legislation have stripped U.S.public health officials of their tools and powers to counter future pandemics --survey

Survey outlines varying levels of trust in US public health agencies' pandemic-related information

Opinion: More investment is needed to counter evolving Covid: When will Congress fund updated Covid-19 treatments?

Vulnerable people in UK to be offered spring Covid booster vaccine

Editorial: WHO keeps covid-19 a public health emergency of international concern

International Pandemic fund needs much more money --World Bank

Biden new budget proposes Medicare funding boost, lower costs for prescription drugs

China says it take more precise steps to counter COVID

Discussion of the most Common Long COVID Symptoms

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