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U.S. to post influenza A wastewater data online to assist bird flu probe

Fri, 2024-05-10 15:20 — mike kraft

 

US to post influenza A wastewater data online to assist bird flu probe, official says The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is planning to post data on influenza A found in wastewater in a public dashboard possibly as soon as Friday that could offer new clues into the outbreak of H5N1 bird flu in cattle herds. Julie Steenhuysen Reuters

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Cows have human flu receptors, raising stakes on bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle--study

Fri, 2024-05-10 15:12 — mike kraft
Cows have human flu receptors, study shows, raising the stakes on the bird flu outbreak in dairy cattle | CNN Cows have the same kinds of gateways into their cells as humans and birds, a new study shows. The finding suggests that cows could be mixing bowls - hosts that could help H5N1 bird flu learn to spread in humans. Brenda Goodman, Nadia Kounang CNN
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Difficulties emerge in drafting international ‘pandemic treaty’ to avoid mistakes made during COVID

Fri, 2024-05-10 15:02 — mike kraft

 

Countries struggle to draft 'pandemic treaty' to avoid mistakes made during COVID After the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders worldwide vowed to do better next time but are still struggling to finalize a global plan. The World Health Organization is overseeing an effort to come up with an agreement for responding to the next pandemic. AP News

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US children at times received ineffective COVID-19 treatments such as ivermectin--study

Thu, 2024-05-09 22:56 — mike kraft
Study: US children at times received ineffective COVID-19 treatments US children were prescribed ineffective and potentially harmful drugs to treat COVID-19, such as ivermectin and hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), according to a study published today in Pediatrics. The authors note that while the rates of non-recommended prescribing were very low, because of the large number of pediatric cases, the actual impact is fairly substantial. CIDRAP
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UK refuses to sign global vaccine treaty-- The Telegraph report

Thu, 2024-05-09 15:49 — mike kraft
UK refuses to sign global vaccine treaty, The Telegraph reports Britain is refusing to sign the World Health Organization's (WHO) pandemic accord because the country says it would have to give away a fifth of its vaccines, the Telegraph reported on Wednesday. Reuters Reuters

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New COVID variants are a reminder of coronavirus reality-the virus is still evolving

Thu, 2024-05-09 15:04 — mike kraft
New COVID variants are a reminder of coronavirus reality Even with COVID at a low point, the virus is still circulating and evolving. Adriel Bettelheim Axios

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As much as the public wants to move on — and has moved on — from the pandemic, uncertainty about the coronavirus' evolution means those who remain the most vigilant can't fully shake the pandemic experience.

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World’s Three Largest Health Philanthropies Allocate $300 Million to Support Innovation in Developing Countries

Wed, 2024-05-08 20:01 — mike kraft

 

World’s Three Largest Health Philanthropies Join Forces In $300 Million Initiative To Support Innovation In Developing Countries - Health Policy Watch The Novo Nordisk Foundation, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, and Wellcome Trust have announced a new partnership, committing $300 million over three Health Policy Watch

 

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Planet is headed for at least 2.5C of heating with disastrous results for humanity-- poll of hundreds of scientists

Wed, 2024-05-08 19:09 — mike kraft
World’s top climate scientists expect global heating to blast past 1.5C target Exclusive: Planet is headed for at least 2.5C of heating with disastrous results for humanity, poll of hundreds of scientists finds The Guardian
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FLiRT COVID-19 Variants Are Spreading: Information about KP.2 and KP.1.1 Strains

Wed, 2024-05-08 17:02 — mike kraft
Doctors Warn About 2 New COVID Variants—What to Know About ‘FLiRT’ Strains Experts warn these strains may lead to a summer surge—here’s how to stay safe. Prevention
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AstraZenic withdraws its Covid vaccinie from market, EU says it is no longer authorized

Wed, 2024-05-08 16:52 — mike kraft
AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 vaccine citing low demand | CNN Business AstraZeneca is withdrawing its highly successful coronavirus vaccine, citing the availability of a plethora of new shots that has led to a decline in demand. Hanna Ziady CNN

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In a notice on its website, the European Medicines Agency also announced the withdrawal, which means that Vaxzevria is no longer authorized to be marketed or sold in European Union countries.

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