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More hospitals --California, Illinois and New York-- requiring masks

Fri, 2023-12-29 10:39 — mike kraft

COVID mask mandates return in California, Illinois, New York Requirements to wear masks are returning in hospitals in areas of the U.S. amid spikes in COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses Newsweek

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A group of Minnesotans are suing local hospitals after loved ones died from COVID-19

Thu, 2023-12-28 18:19 — mike kraft

A group of Minnesotans are suing local hospitals after losing loved ones to COVID-19 A group of Minnesotans gather together to share stories about COVID-19 and the loved ones they lost. CBS Minnesota

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The group believes doctors received bonuses and incentives for giving medications, like remdesivir, to sick family members. They claim their loved ones got worse after receiving the medication....

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Florida faces critical shortage of doctors and nurses

Thu, 2023-12-28 10:36 — mike kraft

Florida faces critical shortage of doctors and nurses, lawmakers looking for solutions Florida is on the front line of a healthcare crisis. As more people relocate to Florida, a shortage of doctors and nurses is becoming more pronounced – and state lawmakers are looking for solutions. Yahoo News

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U.S. hospitals: Quality of care declines after pricate equity groups take over--study

Wed, 2023-12-27 09:51 — mike kraft

Quality of care declines after private equity takes over hospitals, finds nationwide analysis Patients are more likely to fall, get new infections, or experience other forms of harm during their stay in a hospital after it is acquired by a private equity firm, according to a new study led by researchers ... Science X Medical Xpress

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U.K. nurses warn NHS about lack of infection control as Covid cases rise

Fri, 2023-12-22 19:12 — mike kraft

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

Wed, 2023-12-20 19:51 — mike kraft

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

Fri, 2023-12-15 17:30 — 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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Covid and flu rising ahead of holidays, increasing ER visits

Wed, 2023-12-13 16:39 — mike kraft

Covid and flu rising ahead of holidays, increasing ER visits Combined covid, influenza and RSV emergency room visits are the highest since February. Fenit Nirappil The Washington Post

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Heath workers at highest COVID risk least likely to follow precautions --study

Tue, 2023-12-12 10:53 — mike kraft

Health workers at highest COVID risk least likely to always follow infection-control protocols, study finds Banco Mundial América Latina y el Caribe / Flickr cc CIDRAP

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U.S. Covid hospitalizations rising as the new JN.1 variant and flu spread

Mon, 2023-12-11 10:01 — mike kraft

COVID-19 hospitalizations are increasing in US, rates are highest among oldest and youngest Americans COVID hospitalizations have been on the rise for nearly a month with rates highest among the oldest and youngest Americans, CDC data shows. ABC News ABC News

US COVID activity jumps as JN.1 expands, brisk flu and RSV levels continue | CIDRAP (umn.edu)

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