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Hurricaine aftermath: Some FEMA operations paused in North Carolina after reports of militia threats

Mon, 2024-10-14 11:16 — mike kraft
Some FEMA operations paused in North Carolina after reports National Guard troops saw ‘armed militia’ threatening them | CNN Aid to several communities impacted by Hurricane Helene was temporarily paused in parts of North Carolina over the weekend due to reports of threats against Federal Emergency Management Agency responders, amid a backdrop of misinformation about responses to recent storms. Paradise Afshar, Ella Nilsen CNN

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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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Explainer: Why free COVID tests from the government are expiring so soon

Fri, 2024-10-11 10:55 — mike kraft
Why free COVID tests from the government are expiring so soon Many of the free COVID tests being shipped out now will be expiring within a few months. CBS News
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Marburg outbreak in Rwanda is in deline, under control--officials say

Fri, 2024-10-11 10:37 — mike kraft
Rwanda's Marburg outbreak is under control, Africa's health chief says An outbreak in Rwanda of the Ebola-like Marburg fever is under control and travel bans targeting the East African country are unnecessary, the head of Africa's top public health agency said Thursday. Rodney Muhumuza Medical Xpress
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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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EU authorizes Novaax updated COVID vaccine for targeting JN.1 strain

Wed, 2024-10-09 12:18 — mike kraft

Novavax gets EU authorization for updated COVID vaccine targeting JN.1 strain

The European Commission authorized Novavax's (NVAX.O)

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U.S. FDA authorizes sale of first home COVID/flu combo test outside of emergency use

Wed, 2024-10-09 10:04 — mike kraft
FDA authorizes sale of first home COVID/flu combo test outside of emergency use The test joins other over-the-counter COVID-19/flu tests already available under emergency use authorization. CIDRAP

As the country heads into the respiratory illness season, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced yesterday its marketing authorization of the first over-the-counter (OTC) rapid-antigen COVID-19/flu combination test outside of emergency use authorization.

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Jewish officials involved in hurricane rescue efforts subjected to barrage of antisemetic attacks

Wed, 2024-10-09 09:55 — mike kraft
Officials face antisemitic attacks over Hurricane Helene response Report finds Elon Musk’s platform is fueling falsehoods and conspiracy theories that risk undermining rescue efforts — and preparations for Hurricane Milton. The Washington Post
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FEMA chief issues dire warning on hurricane disinformation, sets up fact checking page

Wed, 2024-10-09 09:28 — mike kraft
FEMA chief issues dire warning on hurricane disinformation "I anticipated some of this, but not to the extent that we're seeing this," FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell said. Sara Fischer,Andrew Freedman Axios
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Marburg: Rwanda to receive experimental vaccines, therapeutics to combat the virus outbreak

Tue, 2024-10-08 12:15 — mike kraft
Rwanda to receive experimental vaccines, therapeutics to combat Marburg outbreak There are currently no licensed vaccines or drugs to prevent or treat Marburg, but experimental versions are heading to Rwanda. Helen Branswell STAT

 

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