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International study estimates COVID school closures cost children about one-third of a year’s learning

Mon, 2023-01-30 18:35 — mike kraft

COVID school closures cost children one-third of a year’s learning Nature - A sustained catch-up effort is needed to help students to recover lost skills and knowledge. Naddaf, Miryam nature

Children lost out on more than one-third of a school years’ worth of learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, an analysis has found. Their mathematics skills were more affected than their reading abilities.

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CDC urges people with weak immune systems to take extra precautions after Evusheld deemed ineffective

Fri, 2023-01-27 17:24 — mike kraft

CDC urges people with weak immune systems to take extra precautions after Covid subvariants knock out Evusheld Evusheld was a key antibody treatment taken by people with weak immune systems as an added layer of protection. Spencer Kimball CNBC

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These precautions include wearing a high quality mask and social distancing when it’s not possible to avoid crowded indoor spaces, according to the CDC.

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Mpox has faded in the US. Who deserves the credit?

Wed, 2023-01-11 19:37 — mike kraft

Mpox has faded in the US. Who deserves the credit? NEW YORK (AP) — Less than six months ago, mpox was an exploding health crisis. What had been an obscure disease from Africa was ripping through European and U.S. gay communities. Precious doses of an unproven vaccine were in short supply. AP NEWS

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So who deserves the credit? It’s an unsettled question, but experts cite a combination of factors.

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Which prevention measures will help keep viruses at bay this Christmas? Our medical analyst explains

Mon, 2022-12-19 21:06 — FNUOvviyaa

Which prevention measures will help keep viruses at bay this Christmas? Our medical analyst explains | CNN Families all over the world are gathering over Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year's Eve. Unfortunately, these celebrations are taking place during multiple viral surges. CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen has tips for managing risk and navigating travel plans. Katia Hetter CNN

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Biden administration coordinator warns of possible Covid-19 and other disease winter surge: ‘This is not one disease in isolation’

Thu, 2022-12-15 08:00 — mike kraft

White House warns of possible Covid-19 winter surge: 'This is not one disease in isolation' | CNN Politics For Americans across the country preparing to gather and socialize with family and friends during the end-of-year holiday season, the White House has a clear warning: Covid-19 is not over, and you had better protect yourself. MJ Lee CNN

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Analysis: CDC’s remote-work policy may hinder efforts for agencywide reform, experts say

Fri, 2022-12-02 11:26 — mike kraft

CDC's remote-work policy may hinder efforts for agencywide reform, experts say | CNN Earlier this year, top leadership at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began a monumental task: turning the sprawling, labyrinthine organization known for its highly specialized, academically focused scientific research into a sleek, flexible public health response agency primed to serve the American public. It's an attempt to keep the CDC from repeating the mistakes it made while responding to covid-19. Sam Whitehead,Kaiser Health News CNN

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China eases some COVID rules after wide protests of lockdowns

Mon, 2022-11-28 09:53 — mike kraft

China eases COVID rules after wide protests of lockdowns BEIJING (AP) — Chinese authorities eased some anti-virus rules but affirmed their severe “zero COVID” strategy Monday after protesters demanded President Xi Jinping resign in the biggest show of opposition to the ruling Communist Party in decades. AP NEWS

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Experts are concerned Thanksgiving gatherings could accelerate a 'tripledemic'

Wed, 2022-11-23 09:34 — mike kraft

Experts are concerned Thanksgiving gatherings could accelerate a 'tripledemic' As the holiday approaches, infectious disease specialists are bracing for the possibility that big family get-togethers and travel will propel the spread of RSV, flu and COVID-19. NPR.org

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Tips for staying safe from viruses this Thanksgiving: Masking up, testing, sanitizing...

Tue, 2022-11-22 12:02 — mike kraft

Masking up, testing, sanitizing: Staying safe this Thanksgiving with COVID-19, flu and RSV This year's holiday happenings risk attracting some unwelcome guests, as respiratory viruses and the coronavirus could find fertile ground to spread, especially in crowded indoor settings. Los Angeles Times

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Interviews with infectious disease experts on they are responding to Covid nearly three years in

Mon, 2022-11-21 19:28 — mike kraft

How infectious disease experts are responding to Covid nearly three years in With Thanksgiving only days away, we asked infectious disease experts whether they are starting to lower their guard against Covid. Some of them are, a little. Helen Branswell STAT

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