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Virus cases in the U.S. are surging, prompting fears of a ‘tripledemic.’

Mon, 2024-01-08 09:32 — mike kraft

Why fears over a ‘tripledemic’ are surging Cases of three major respiratory viruses — the flu, COVID-19 and RSV — are surging in the U.S., pushing the country toward a feared “tripledemic” during its first post-pandemic respiratory viral se… colinmeyn The Hill

Cases of three major respiratory viruses — the flu, COVID-19 and RSV — are surging in the U.S., pushing the country toward a feared “tripledemic” during its first post-pandemic respiratory viral season. ...

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COVID variant ‘Pirola’ JN.1 is fueling the pandemic’s second highest U.S. wave—and it’s still growing

Fri, 2024-01-05 19:03 — mike kraft

Highly mutated COVID variant ‘Pirola’ JN.1 is fueling the pandemic’s second highest U.S. wave—and it’s still growing COVID-related ER visits, hospitalizations, and deaths are also on the rise. Yahoo Finance

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With a triple threat of respiratory illnesses; advice on how to avoid getting sick

Thu, 2024-01-04 10:23 — mike kraft

Health officials are monitoring a triple threat of respiratory illnesses. Here's how to avoid getting sick The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is tracking the spread of the flu, RSV and COVID-19 this winter. CBS News

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Another covid wave hits U.S; as JN.1 becomes dominant variant

Thu, 2024-01-04 09:50 — mike kraft

Another covid wave hits U.S. as JN.1 becomes dominant variant The JN.1 variant, covid hospitalizations and wastewater levels are rising heading into 2024. But hospitalizations and deaths are lower than in previous winters. The Washington Post

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Opinion: Former NIH Director Collins regrets ignoring collateral damage from some anti-COVID policies

Wed, 2024-01-03 11:04 — mike kraft

Former NIH Director: Ignoring 'Collateral Damage' Inflicted by COVID-19 Policies Was 'Really Unfortunate' Francis Collins’ remarks highlight the folly of attaching "infinite value" to a life saved by government regulation. Yahoo News

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Covid-19 is 'still a pandemic' --WHO and its policy briefs link

Wed, 2024-01-03 10:15 — mike kraft

Covid-19 is 'still a pandemic' says World Health Organization We are not out of the woods just yet, with regards to Covid Rudi Kinsella Irish Star

The World Health Organization (WHO) has shared its reasoning as to why they are still classing Covid-19 as an ongoing pandmeic.

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COVID, flu severity similar, but Omicron BA.5 patients more likely to die--study

Tue, 2024-01-02 17:51 — mike kraft

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U.S. Respiratory virus activity is high and rising -- CDC

Tue, 2024-01-02 17:45 — mike kraft

Respiratory virus activity is high and rising across the United States, CDC data shows | CNN As seasonal virus activity surges across the United States, experts stress the importance of preventive measures – such as masking and vaccination – and the value of treatment for those who do get sick. Deidre McPhillips, Amanda Musa, Carma Hassan CNN

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Long covid still confounds us. Here’s what is now known.

Tue, 2024-01-02 10:40 — mike kraft

Four years on, long covid still confounds us. Here’s what we now know. As many as 7 percent of Americans report having suffered from a slew of lingering symptoms after enduring covid. Frances Stead Sellers The Washington Post

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India logs highest single day rise in Covid-19 cases in 10 months

Tue, 2024-01-02 10:15 — mike kraft

India logs highest single day rise in Covid-19 cases in 10 months Global health body World Health Organization (WHO) has classified the JN.1 variant as a separate variant of interest apart from its parent lineage BA.2.86, due to its rapid increase in prevalence Business Standard Business Standard

On Sunday, India logged 841 fresh cases of Covid-19, recording the highest single-day rise in more than seven months.

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