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CDC study warns of ‘dramatic increase’ in deadly fungus across US

Tue, 2023-03-21 01:14 — FNUOvviyaa
CDC study warns of ‘dramatic increase’ in deadly fungus across US Candida aurism, a rare and sometimes deadly fungal disease, is spreading through the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warned this week, citing a “dramatic” increase in cas… sneukam The Hill

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There were at least 2,377 confirmed cases in the U.S. in 2022, according to CDC statistics. That total was a steep jump from the 1,474 cases in 2021 and continued a rapid increase from 2020, when there were just 757 confirmed cases.

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Millions of People Could Lose Medicaid Starting in April

Tue, 2023-03-21 01:11 — FNUOvviyaa
Millions of People Could Lose Medicaid Starting in April In 2 weeks, states will begin unwinding pandemic's continuous enrollment provisions Shannon Firth medpagetoday

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However, "I don't see that there's any way that we're not going to lose millions of people," she said, noting "the potential for hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of children to lose their coverage when they're still eligible."

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Burundi officials detect polio outbreak linked to vaccine

Sun, 2023-03-19 02:23 — FNUOvviyaa
Burundi officials detect polio outbreak linked to vaccine LONDON (AP) — Health officials in Burundi have declared an outbreak of polio linked to the vaccine, the first time the paralytic disease has been detected in the East African country for more than three decades. AP NEWS

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The Burundi government declared the polio outbreak to be a national public health emergency and plans to start an immunization campaign within weeks, aimed at protecting all children up to age seven.

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Cocaine trafficking surges following COVID-19-related slowdown

Sun, 2023-03-19 02:11 — FNUOvviyaa
Cocaine trafficking surges following COVID-19-related slowdown Routed through new hubs and expanded criminal networks, cocaine trafficking has made a dramatic comeback following an initial slowdown caused by the emergence of COVID-19, the UN Office on Drugs and Crime said on Thursday in a hard-hitting new report. UN News

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Temp Nurses Cost Hospitals Big During Pandemic. Lawmakers Are Now Mulling Limits.

Sun, 2023-03-19 01:51 — FNUOvviyaa
Temp Nurses Cost Hospitals Big During Pandemic. Lawmakers Are Now Mulling Limits. Missouri is considering making it a felony to jack up temporary health care staffing prices during a statewide or national emergency. It’s one of at least 14 states looking to reel in travel nurse … khnkytjaw Kaiser Health News

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US agencies debunk Florida surgeon general’s vaccine claims

Tue, 2023-03-14 21:12 — Kathy Gilbeaux
US agencies debunk Florida surgeon general's vaccine claims ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — U.S. health agencies have sent a letter to Florida's surgeon general, warning him that his claims about COVID-19 vaccine risks are harmful to the public. AP NEWS

 

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U.S., U.K. try to stem fallout from Silicon Valley Bank collapse

Mon, 2023-03-13 08:22 — Kathy Gilbeaux
Here's what's being done to prevent crisis from Silicon Valley Bank collapse NEW YORK (AP) — Governments in the U.S. and Britain are taking extraordinary steps to prevent a potential banking crisis after the failure of California-based Silicon Valley Bank prompted fears of a broader upheaval. AP NEWS

apnews.com - By KEN SWEET, CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, CHRIS MEGERIAN and CATHY BUSSEWITZ - March 13, 2023

U.S. regulators worked through the weekend to find a buyer for the bank, which had more than $200 billion in assets and catered to tech startups, venture capital firms, and well-paid technology workers.

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Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Threatens Climate Start-Ups

Mon, 2023-03-13 08:13 — Kathy Gilbeaux

As the fallout of the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank continued to spread over the weekend, it became clear that some of the worst casualties were companies developing solutions for the climate crisis.

The bank, the largest to fail since 2008, worked with more than 1,550 technology firms that are creating solar, hydrogen and battery storage projects. According to its website, the bank issued them billions in loans.

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CDC - COVID-19 Plan

Sun, 2023-03-12 09:14 — Kathy Gilbeaux

                              cdc.gov

COVID-19 will be with us for a long time to come. We should all have a plan prepared, if needed. Here is an excellent CDC resource for preparing your plan. Put together your COVID-19 plan so you have all the information you need on hand if you get sick with COVID-19.

CLICK HERE - CDC - COVID-19 Plan (3 page .PDF file)

 

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Here are the U.S. cities most vulnerable to climate change, according to Moody’s

Sat, 2023-03-11 08:16 — Kathy Gilbeaux

People look at the Golden Gate Bridge at a vista point during a rainfall on January 15, 2023 in Sausalito, California - Liu Guanguan | China News Service | Getty Images

cnbc.com - by Emma Newburger - February 24, 2023

Climate change poses a significant threat to the economies of U.S. cities. Here are the U.S. cities most vulnerable economically to climate change, according to Moody’s . . .

 . . . transition risk can prove just as important as physical risk, if not more so . . . a very bleak forecast for the long-term future of oil and gas production carries significant weight in the early Policy scenario . . . An early Policy action scenario is based on near-immediate mandates going into place to combat climate change’s impacts . . .

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