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U.S. is not yet near its peak for COVID or flu--CDC director

Thu, 2023-12-21 15:52 — mike kraft

CDC director says U.S. isn't yet near peak Covid or flu levels for the season This winter's pattern is different from that of last year, when Covid, flu and RSV all peaked around the same time, Dr. Mandy Cohen told NBC News. NBC News

The U.S. is seeing a "sharp increase" in flu levels right now, particularly in the south, Cohen said Wednesday in an interview. Covid cases also appear to be climbing nationally, she said, while cases of respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, seem to have reached their highest point this season.

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

Thu, 2023-12-21 01:51 — mike kraft

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Opinion: Project NextGen is ignoring new COVID-19 antivirals when we need them most

Tue, 2023-12-19 18:12 — mike kraft

Project NextGen is ignoring new COVID-19 antivirals when we need them most The time for complacency is over. Relying solely on vaccines and mAbs isn’t a sustainable long-term solution against a virus that rapidly outpaces our current preventive and therapeutic arsenal. cjordan The Hill

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EU countries destroy 4B Euros worth of COVID vaccines --investigation

Mon, 2023-12-18 19:49 — mike kraft

EU countries destroy €4B worth of COVID vaccines – POLITICO

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EU warns countries are not on track to meet 2030 climate goal

Mon, 2023-12-18 19:12 — mike kraft

EU warns countries are off track for 2030 climate goal European Union countries are falling behind on their core climate change target and without stronger emissions-cutting policies risk missing the goal, the European Commission said on Monday. Kate Abnett Reuters

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COVID and flu surge could strain hospitals as JN.1 variant grows, CDC warns

Fri, 2023-12-15 23:30 — mike kraft

COVID and flu surge could strain hospitals as JN.1 variant grows, CDC warns "COVID-19 hospitalizations are rising quickly," the CDC said, and the new variant JN.1 is making up an increasing share of cases. CBS News

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COP28" at least $2.1 billion pledged by foundations, focusing on health and agriculture

Fri, 2023-12-15 18:05 — mike kraft

At least $2.1 billion in new funds pledged at COP28, as foundations focus on health and agriculture With the United Nations climate talks wrapping up in Dubai, foundations and other funders pledged at least $2.1 billion in new financing to reduce climate impacts, especially from agriculture. AP News

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Low vaccination rates and rising virus inspections touch off CDC alert

Fri, 2023-12-15 15:25 — mike kraft

CDC sounds alarm about low vaccination rates amid rising respiratory virus activity | CNN The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there is an “urgent need” boost vaccination coverage amid increasing levels of respiratory disease. Deidre McPhillips CNN

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COP28: What the climate deal says

Wed, 2023-12-13 20:08 — mike kraft

COP28 takeaways: What does the deal from the climate summit say? | CNN Nearly 200 countries agreed to a new climate deal at the COP28 talks in Dubai on Wednesday after two weeks of negotiations characterized by controversy and bitter divisions over the future of fossil fuels. Ella Nilsen, Laura Paddison CNN

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COP28 climate talks agree on statement calling for transitioning from fossil fuels but with many unresolved questions

Wed, 2023-12-13 19:03 — mike kraft

In a first, delegates at UN climate talks agree to transition away from planet-warming fossil fuels Negotiators at United Nations COP28 climate talks agreed Wednesday that the world must transition away from planet-warming fossil fuels. It was a significant step toward shifting how the world is powered but one filled with questions about how soon and who will pay for the transition. AP News

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