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Rwanda reports 8 deaths linked to Ebola-like Marburg virus

Mon, 2024-09-30 12:55 — mike kraft
Rwanda reports 8 deaths linked to Ebola-like Marburg virus days after it declared an outbreak Rwanda says that eight people have died so far from the highly contagious Marburg virus. The announcement comes just days after the country declared an outbreak of the deadly hemorrhagic fever that has no authorized vaccine or treatment. AP News
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Aftermath health dangers of flooding: Disease, injuries and mental health concerns

Mon, 2024-09-30 12:30 — mike kraft
Health dangers of flooding: Disease, injuries and mental health concerns | CNN Even after a hurricane’s immediate flooding threat goes away, residents could face a host of potential health problems from the water — and what it leaves behind. Jen Christensen CNN

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CDC tests wastewater for Covid — state-by state results

Mon, 2024-09-30 12:18 — mike kraft
How the CDC tests wastewater for Covid-19 — and what the data says about your state | CNN The agency now tests sewage to keep tabs on the virus. See how the process works and how viral activity in your state compares to the national trends. Matt Stiles, Way Mullery CNN
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U.S. COVID numbers decline slightly, RSV, flu activity low --CDC

Mon, 2024-09-30 12:05 — mike kraft
COVID numbers decline slightly across US; RSV, flu activity low Wastewater levels for COVID-19 remain high but are low for RSV and influenza. CIDRAP

In several weekly updates published today,  (Friday) the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said seasonal influenza and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) activity are low nationally, and COVID-19 activity is elevated but declining. ...

 

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Birds flu: Four more health workers show symptoms after contact with Missouri bird flu patient

Fri, 2024-09-27 17:31 — mike kraft
Four more health workers show symptoms after contact with Missouri bird flu patient Four additional healthcare workers in Missouri who were in contact with a bird flu patient developed mild respiratory symptoms but the virus was not confirmed in any of them, U.S. health officials said on Friday. Reuters Reuters

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CDC Awards Over $176 Million to Strengthen U.S. Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce

Fri, 2024-09-27 14:32 — mike kraft
CDC Awards Over $176 Million to Strengthen U.S. Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced more than $176 million in fund CDC CDC Newsroom
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RSV: New vaccine 86% effective in protecting older people against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)--study

Fri, 2024-09-27 12:57 — mike kraft
Older people should take a new vaccine to protect them against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) Older people should take a new vaccine to protect them against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), according to new research from the University of Aberdeen and the MRC-University of Glasgow Center for ... University of Glasgow Medical Xpress

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US farmers urge govenment to support vaccine option to fight bird flu as wildfowl migration begins

Fri, 2024-09-27 10:40 — mike kraft
US farmers call for vaccine option to fight bird flu as wildfowl migration begins U.S. farmers are increasing pressure on the Biden administration to allow vaccinations for chickens, turkeys and cows to protect them from bird flu infections that have devastated flocks for three years. Leah Douglas,Tom Polansek Reuters
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Repeated infections of COVID-19 increases risk of long covid--study

Fri, 2024-09-27 09:50 — mike kraft
COVID-19 reinfection ups risk of long COVID, new data show People who had 2 COVID infections were more than twice as likely to report long COVID as those with 1 infection, and the risk rose with more reinfections. CIDRAP

A new survey study reveals that people who had two COVID-19 infections were more than twice as likely—and those who had three or more COVID-19 infections were almost four times more likely—to report long COVID as those with one infection.

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U.S. football stadiums will double as disaster sheters if needed

Thu, 2024-09-26 13:31 — mike kraft
NFL stadiums will soon double as disaster shelters, federal officials say The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the NFL are partnering to turn football stadiums across the country into emergency shelters, temporary hospitals and other venues needed during disasters. The Washington Post
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