Contagion

Some Southern Hemisphere countries experiencing rise in COVID COVID is at higher-than-expected levels in some parts of South America. CIDRAP

Some countries in the Southern Hemisphere, currently in their summer season, are experiencing higher-than-expected levels of respiratory disease activity for this time of year due to COVID-19, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) said yesterday in an epidemiologic update.

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Fauci sits through first 7 hours of questioning with COVID select subcommittee Former chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci sat for a seven-hour closed-door meeting Monday, facing questions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and offering his expertise on preparing for … jchoi The Hill

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After winter holidays, respiratory virus activity continues to build across the US | CNN The first look at trends following most of the winter holidays shows that seasonal virus activity remains elevated and continues to rise across the United States, according to data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. As infections and hospitalizations mount, the CDC continues to emphasize the importance of vaccination — and the value of treatment to avoid severe disease. Deidre McPhillips CNN

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