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Simulations showing the importance of windows to the reopening of schools.

Wed, 2021-03-17 20:04 — mike kraft

Why Opening Windows Is a Key to Reopening Schools A simulation of airflow in a real New York City classroom shows how simple ventilation and filtration can reduce the probability of coronavirus exposure. nytimes

The C.D.C. is urging communities to reopen schools as quickly as possible, but parents and teachers have raised questions about the quality of ventilation available in public school classrooms to protect against the coronavirus.

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Experts: Virus surge in Europe should raise caution flags for the US

Wed, 2021-03-17 17:46 — mike kraft

Experts: Virus surge in Europe a cautionary tale for US Optimism is spreading in the U.S. as COVID-19 deaths plummet and states ease restrictions and open vaccinations to younger adults. But across Europe, dread is setting in with another wave of... AP NEWS

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CDC repudiates several public health guidance issued under Trump administration that downplayed the pandemic

Mon, 2021-03-15 18:50 — mike kraft

CDC review identifies public health guidance authored under Trump administration that downplayed severity of pandemic The analysis was done ensure public trust in the agency and "ensure that all of CDC’s existing covid-19 guidance is evidence-based and free of politics,’ says memo. Lena H. Sun Washington Post

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Nearly 12 million women in poorer countries lost access to contraception in the pandemic

Sat, 2021-03-13 19:28 — mike kraft

Contraceptive cost of COVID: a million unplanned pregnancies Nearly 12 million women in poorer countries lost access to contraception in the pandemic, leading to 1.4 million unplanned pregnancies, the United Nations said on Thursday. Anastasia Moloney U.S.

BOGOTA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Nearly 12 million women in poorer countries lost access to contraception in the pandemic, leading to 1.4 million unplanned pregnancies, the United Nations said on Thursday.

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Childhood mental health issues rise amid pandemic

Sat, 2021-03-13 18:14 — mike kraft

Global rise in childhood mental health issues amid pandemic PARIS (AP) — By the time his parents rushed him to the hospital, 11-year-old Pablo was barely eating and had stopped drinking entirely. Weakened by months of self-privation, his heart had slowed... AP NEWS

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CDC updates Covid-19 guidance for childcare programs, including wearing masks

Sat, 2021-03-13 01:11 — mike kraft

CDC updates its Covid-19 guidance for childcare programs The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday updated its guidance for childcare programs during the pandemic, emphasizing the importance of mask-wearing for everyone 2 years of age and older, as well as air ventilation and other strategies. Jacqueline Howard, CNN CNN

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ANALYIS: What went right and what went wrong in US pandemic response

Fri, 2021-03-12 01:32 — mike kraft

How the U.S. Pandemic Response Went Wrong—and What Went Right—during a Year of COVID On the anniversary of this global disaster, we take a look back at some of the biggest mistakes, surprising successes and lingering questions Tanya Lewis Scientific American

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The House passes the Covid-19 relief bill and sends it to President Biden for his signing into law.

Wed, 2021-03-10 23:55 — mike kraft

Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill wins final approval in House The House of Representatives gave final approval on Wednesday to one of the largest economic stimulus measures in U.S. history, a sweeping $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill that gives President Joe Biden his first major victory in office. Susan Cornwell, Makini Brice U.S.

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Persons disabled with covid-19 will need health care even after pandemic is over, public health expert says

Tue, 2021-03-09 19:08 — mike kraft

Covid-19 disability will need to be managed even after pandemic is over, public health expert says Once the Covid-19 pandemic is over in the United States, the country will have a large number of people disabled from the virus who need help, Dr. Ashish Jha, dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, said Tuesday. By Ben Westcott and Kara Fox, CNN CNN

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Obese persons acounted for half of those hospitalized for COVID-19--CDC study

Tue, 2021-03-09 01:36 — mike kraft

CDC study: Half of people hospitalized for COVID were obese Obesity is a key factor in the severity of a COVID-19 diagnosis, according to a new study published Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nathaniel Weixel TheHill

Obesity is a key factor in the severity of a COVID-19 diagnosis, according to a new study published Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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