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WHO lays out plan to emerge from emergency phase of pandemic

Thu, 2022-03-31 10:33 — mike kraft

WHO lays out plan to emerge from emergency phase of pandemic The World Health Organization on Wednesday released an updated plan for COVID-19, laying out key strategies that, if implemented in 2022, would allow the world to end the emergency phase of the pandemic. Julie Steenhuysen,Mrinalika Roy Reuters

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States Close Mass Test and Vaccine Sites Although Virus May Swell Anew

Thu, 2022-03-31 08:54 — mike kraft

CHICAGO — As Americans shed masks and return to offices and restaurants, local and state officials are scaling back the most visible public health efforts to address the coronavirus pandemic.

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Decline of testing, sequencing could hinder search for future COVID-19 variants, experts warn

Thu, 2022-03-31 08:36 — mike kraft

Decline of testing, sequencing could hinder search for future COVID-19 variants, experts warn Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, disease surveillance efforts that rely on testing and variant sequencing have been critical tools in the global efforts to fight the virus. Surveillance tools have helped health officials make important recommendations throughout the pandemic -- including the decision to green light booster doses for extra protection, and decision to pull back on some monoclonal antibody treatments authorized for COVID-19, following concerns that it was not effective against certain variants.

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The next U.S phase of curbing Covid depends on the Senate negotiations

Wed, 2022-03-30 20:31 — mike kraft

The next phase of Covid depends on the Senate Lawmakers disagree on how to fund more pandemic aid and how urgently additional cash is needed. POLITICO

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White House emphasises air quality improvements in latest effort to thwart coronavirus

Wed, 2022-03-30 14:31 — mike kraft

White House turns to air quality in latest effort to thwart coronavirus It is pushing strategies, such as better air filters in schools and businesses, to help curb the spread of the virus. Dan Diamond Washington Post

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Covid-19 pandemic isn’t over for Black Americans, report warns

Wed, 2022-03-30 13:49 — mike kraft

Covid-19 pandemic isn't over for Black Americans, report warns In a searing new report, the Black Coalition Against COVID details the immense toll the pandemic continues to take on Black communities, and calls for continued vigilance and action to prevent further losses. Usha Lee McFarling STAT

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CDC's new on- line COVID calculator for determining whether one should quarantine or isolate

Wed, 2022-03-30 09:47 — mike kraft

How to use the CDC's new COVID quarantine and isolation calculator The CDC released a calculator to help people determine if they should quarantine or isolate after contracting COVID-19 or being exposed to someone with the virus. ABC News ABC News

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Webinar today, 11 AM ET: Enabling Population-Scale Diagnostic Testing for COVID-19 and Future Infectious Disease Outbreaks--Johns Hopkins

Wed, 2022-03-30 09:16 — mike kraft

Enabling Population-Scale Diagnostic Testing for COVID-19 and Future Infectious Disease Outbreaks

Wednesday, March 30, 2022

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET

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Biden administration launches website for 1-stop information on COVID

Wed, 2022-03-30 09:04 — mike kraft

Biden administration launches COVID website for 1-stop info WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is launching what it says is a one-stop website that will help people in the United States access COVID-19 tests, vaccines and treatments, along with status updates on infection rates where they live. AP NEWS

WASHINGTON (AP) — ...President Joe Biden planned remarks Wednesday afternoon to announce the rollout of covid.gov.

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HHS secretary says $82 billion needed to stay ahead of future pandemic threats

Tue, 2022-03-29 20:27 — mike kraft

HHS Budget Proposal Boasts Hefty Price Tag for Pandemic Preparedness HHS secretary says $82 billion needed to stay ahead of future threats Shannon Firth medpagetoday

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