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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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Explainer: Understanding the labeling of the many COVID varients

Thu, 2023-12-21 10:28 — mike kraft

XBB.1.5, BA.2.86, JN.1: How to understand the Covid-19 alphabet soup | CNN The virus that causes Covid-19 has more letters to describe its many derivatives than a bowl of alphabet soup. Jen Christensen CNN

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A virus like this one has a lot of different names because it is changing constantly, and scientists need a common language to talk about a specific version that they’re seeing in a particular community or that they’re working with to develop treatments, vaccines and tests.

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As new Covid subvariant, flu and RSV cases rise, a CNN consultant doctor describes how to stay healthy

Thu, 2023-12-21 10:22 — mike kraft

Covid-19, flu and RSV cases are rising. A doctor explains how to stay well | CNN Covid-19, flu and RSV infections are rising as people plan holiday get-togethers. What precautions should you take against winter viruses? Dr. Leana Wen explains. Faye Chiu CNN

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Improvements in Waste water testing to detect diseases circulating in the community

Thu, 2023-12-21 10:13 — mike kraft

Wastewater sequencing reveals community and variant dynamics of the collective human virome In the not-so-distant future, people might be able to tune in to their favorite news source for an update on their community health status, just as they check on the local weather forecast. Ana María S. Rodríguez Medical Xpress

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U.S. government spent more on health care in 2022 than six countries with universal health care combined

Wed, 2023-12-20 19:51 — mike kraft

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COVID study sugest length of exposure is biggest factor in disease spread

Wed, 2023-12-20 19:37 — mike kraft

COVID contact-tracing study suggests length of exposure biggest factor in disease spread Lakshmiprasad S / iStock CIDRAP

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Vaccinated children less likely than unvaccinated to develop long Covid; Idaho has highest rate of unvaccinated school kids

Wed, 2023-12-20 19:26 — mike kraft

Vaccines reduce the risk of long COVID in children Nature - A study shows that US children who received mRNA COVID-19 vaccines have some protection against developing long-lasting symptoms of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Hall, Shannon nature

Vaccinated children are less likely than unvaccinated children to develop long COVID, the myriad of symptoms that can last for months to years following a SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to a forthcoming US study¹.

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Analysis: 2023 Climate Wins Overview

Wed, 2023-12-20 10:08 — mike kraft

Your 2023 Climate Wins, Wrapped | Atmos

Your 2023 Climate Wins, Wrapped | Atmos This year’s climate extremes may give the impression that the planet is screwed, but climate experts say we’ve made record progress in 2023. Atmos Atmos

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JN.1 designated by WHO as separate COVID-19 variant of interest

Wed, 2023-12-20 09:36 — mike kraft

WHO designates JN.1 as separate COVID-19 variant of interest PAHO/Flickr cc CIDRAP

Due to its rapid growth and potential to add to the respiratory virus burden in Northern Hemisphere countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) today designated JN.1, part of the BA.2.86 SARS-CoV-2 lineage, as its own variant of interest.

Over the past month, the proportion of JN.1 viruses has rapidly increased, rising from 3.3% in early November to 27.1% by early December. Countries reporting the highest proportions include France, the United States, Singapore, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

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