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Long COVID: Black adults with report higher levels of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts − new study

Tue, 2024-12-17 11:38 — mike kraft

Black adults with long COVID report higher levels of hopelessness and suicidal thoughts − new research Black Americans were disproportionately affected by COVID-19 infections, illness and death during the pandemic. But the long-term toll of long COVID among this group is still largely overlooked. The Conversation

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U.S. Government annouced community relocation sources

Mon, 2024-12-16 18:21 — mike kraft

New Interagency Resources Highlight Federal Support of Community-Driven Relocation - HS Today The Department of the Interior and FEMA, in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality, Office of Science and Technology Policy, are pleased to announce the release of Opportunities for Federal Support of Community-Driven Relocation and Community-Driven Relocation: Guide for Communities to Federal Programs and Resources HSToday

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U.S. COVID Infection Rates Shown in Updated CDC Map

Mon, 2024-12-16 17:39 — mike kraft

COVID: Updated CDC map reveals infection rates across US The latest data reveals that COVID-19 rates are rising in the U.S. compared to the previous week. Newsweek

The percentage of emergency department visits that were diagnosed as COVID has remained largely unchanged in recent weeks, at 0.6 percent—with the highest rates located in the Southwest: New Mexico at 1.8 percent and Arizona at 1.5 percent.

Deaths from COVID are highest in North Carolina, with 1.4 percent of deaths attributed to the virus.

California, Michigan, New York and Florida also have higher than average rates of COVID-related deaths, ranging from 1.2 percent in California to 0.6 percent in Florida.

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Climate change records may indicate global warming is accelerating faster than expected

Mon, 2024-12-16 13:39 — mike kraft

Global climate records in 2023 and 2024 defy scientific explanation The record heat during 2023 and 2024 was a topic of debate at a recent climate science meeting. Andrew Freedman Axios

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FEMA distrust makes some North Carolina residents hesitant to apply for hurricane aid

Mon, 2024-12-16 13:30 — mike kraft

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Climate change hearings conclude at World Court amid disputes between rich and island nations

Mon, 2024-12-16 13:12 — mike kraft

Rich countries, island states lock horns on climate change at UN court

THE HAGUE, Dec 13 (Reuters) - The World Court concluded hearings on Friday on countries' legal obligation to fight climate change and whether large states contributing most to greenhouse-gas emissions should be liable for damage caused to small island nations.

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U.S. flu and COVID activity is rising --CDC indicators

Mon, 2024-12-16 11:11 — mike kraft

Indicators show US flu and COVID activity rising Flu activity continues to rise, and COVID-19 indicators are also starting to rise from very low levels, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in its weekly respiratory virus illness updates. CIDRAP

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XBB COVID vaccine estimated effective rate: 63% to 68% against more severe illness in kids

Fri, 2024-12-13 12:41 — mike kraft

XBB COVID vaccine estimated to be 63% to 68% effective against more severe illness in kids The adjusted effectiveness of the updated Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 XBB vaccine in the 2023-24 US respiratory virus season was 68% and 63% against hospitalization or emergency department (ED) or urgent-care visits among children aged 5 to 11 years and 12 to 17 years, respectively, with an overall effectiveness for both age-groups of 65%, a Kaiser Permanente Southern California (KPSC)-led research team estimates. CIDRAP

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CDC summary of current bird flu summary in the U.S.

Fri, 2024-12-13 12:30 — mike kraft

H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation H5 bird flu is causing outbreaks in wild birds and poultry, other animals and sporadic human cases. CDC Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)

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H5 Bird Flu Detections in USA

• Dairy cattle: Ongoing multi-state outbreak

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Mpox cases rise in Africa; first doses of Japanese vaccine expected next week

Fri, 2024-12-13 12:06 — mike kraft

As mpox cases rise in Africa, first doses of Japanese vaccine expected next week Activity continues to fluctuate across different countries, with cases of novel clade 1b continuing to rise. CIDRAP

Africa saw a notable jump in mpox cases last week, with a continuing rise in novel clade 1b detections and shifts in transmission status in affected countries, the head of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said Thursday at a weekly briefing.

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