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US COVID levels decine, with few flu detections --CDC

Mon, 2024-10-14 10:40 — mike kraft

US COVID levels drop, with few flu detections CDC wastewater tracking shows SARS-CoV-2 detections are now at the low level nationally. CIDRAP

COVID activity in the United States continues to decline, and seasonal flu markers show no upticks, according to the latest respiratory disease updates today from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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U.S. approves temporary imports of IV fluids because of hurricane related shortages

Fri, 2024-10-11 10:30 — mike kraft

US approves temporary imports of IV fluids as hospitals grapple with storm-related shortages Federal health officials have approved the import of certain IV fluids from overseas as hospitals across the country scramble to deal with a Hurricane Helene-inflicted shortage. The shortage … nweixel The Hill

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COVID-19 hospitalization remains higher among older adults --new data

Mon, 2024-10-07 10:42 — mike kraft

COVID-19 hospitalization remains higher among older adults At least one household member and six healthcare workers who encountered the index case-patient are being investigated after showing symptoms of viral infection. CIDRAP

New data published yesterday(Thursday) in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) show older adults continue to be hospitalized for COVID-19 at a much higher rate than other age groups. ...

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CDC Awards Over $176 Million to Strengthen U.S. Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce

Fri, 2024-09-27 14:32 — mike kraft

CDC Awards Over $176 Million to Strengthen U.S. Public Health Infrastructure and Workforce Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced more than $176 million in fund CDC CDC Newsroom

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Sending home COVID-positive nursing home staff results in worse outcomes for patients-study

Thu, 2024-09-26 12:18 — mike kraft

Sending home COVID-positive nursing home staff means worse outcomes for patients, study says Sending nursing staff home who are mildly ill with COVID-19 could lead to unnecessary patient hospitalizations, deaths, and costs, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. The City University of New York Medical Xpress

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New federal program helps small struggling rural hospitals; North Carolina facility is among first to reopen

Fri, 2024-09-20 11:07 — mike kraft

Rural NC County Is Set To Reopen Its Shuttered Hospital With Help From a New Federal Program - KFF Health News One rural North Carolina county is on track to be among the first where a hospital reopens owing to a new federal hospital classification meant to help save small, struggling facilities. khnkit KFF Health News

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U.S. ranks last on key health care measures compared with other high-income nations

Thu, 2024-09-19 10:50 — mike kraft

US ranks last on key health care measures compared with other high-income nations, despite spending the most, report says | CNN The US spends more on health care than any other high-income country, but a new report suggests that “Americans are sicker, die younger and struggle to afford essential health care.” Jacqueline Howard CNN

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U.S. COVID activity cases remain elevated but some indicators decline

Mon, 2024-09-16 10:03 — mike kraft

US COVID activity remains elevated, though some markers decline Wastewater levels are still high, but some indicators such as hospitalizations trended downward. CIDRAP

...Other indicators, however, showed small declines, including test positivity, which was at 14.9% last week, down 1.6% from the previous week. Levels are highest in the central states, which include Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska. Emergency department visits declined last week but are still at the moderate level in a few southeastern states.

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