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US COVID activity remains elevated as some indicators decline, but deaths increase

Mon, 2024-09-09 10:13 — mike kraft

US COVID activity remains elevated as some indicators decline Though most indicators showed downward trends, deaths were up compared to the previous week. CIDRAP

The nation's COVID activity remains high, but there are more signs of decline in many areas, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today in its latest updates.

Test positivity showed another small decline and is at 16.4% nationally, but is higher in the Midwest and Middle Atlantic. Emergency department visits declined 10.2% from the previous week, but are still at the moderate level in some of the southeastern states....

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Hottest summer recorded for second consecutive year

Fri, 2024-09-06 11:03 — mike kraft

World sees hottest summer recorded for second consecutive year Summer temperatures broke records for the second consecutive year, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. Newly released data found that 2023 experienced the hottest J… zbudryk The Hill

Summer temperatures broke records for the second consecutive year, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.

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Worldwide cholera deaths rise sharply --WHO

Fri, 2024-09-06 09:52 — mike kraft

Global cholera deaths rise sharply The analysis also found high levels of community deaths in some countries, which highlights serious gaps in treatment. CIDRAP

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Forty-five countries reported cases last year, one more than in 2022. Though cases were up 13%, deaths rose 71% compared to the previous year. More than 4,000 people died from their infections from a disease that is preventable and treatable, the WHO said.

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Measles: Oregon's measles outbreak highlights high vaccine exemption rate

Thu, 2024-09-05 17:41 — mike kraft

Oregon's measles outbreak highlights state's high vaccine exemption rate Oregon's recent measles outbreak — one of the largest in the state's history — is refocusing attention on declining childhood vaccination rates as kids head back to school. Meira Gebel,Tina Reed Axios Portland

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COVID increased gender mortality gaps in wealthy countries --study

Thu, 2024-09-05 10:44 — mike kraft

Study: COVID increased gender mortality gaps in wealthy countries A new study in the International Journal of Infectious Diseases analyzed World Health Organization (WHO) data and found COVID-19 increased existing gender mortality gaps in high-income countries until 2021, when COVID-19 vaccines were rolled out. CIDRAP

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After age 45, men die at higher rates in nearly all places and at all ages, the authors wrote. While previous studies have shown men die at higher rates than women from COVID-19, the excess mortality gap has not yet been fully described based on the economic status of countries.

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US News U.S. COVID Deaths remain above 1,000 a week

Tue, 2024-09-03 09:38 — mike kraft

U.S. COVID update (September 1): Deaths remain above 1,000 The COVID summer wave in the U.S. continued this week with nearly 178,000 new cases, along with more than 1,000 new deaths for the third week in a row, according to figures collected by BNO News. Cases however appear to be at or near a peak in most areas. At least 177,573 new cases were reported between August […] BNO News BNO News

The COVID summer wave in the U.S. continued this week with nearly 178,000 new cases, along with more than 1,000 new deaths for the third week in a row, according to figures collected by BNO News. Cases however appear to be at or near a peak in most areas.

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U.S. COVID Map Update Shows States With Highest Infection Rates

Tue, 2024-09-03 09:29 — mike kraft

COVID map update shows states with highest US rates While cases have steadily declined in some states, other areas are seeing a steady rise in infections. Newsweek

New data released by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that the highest rates of infection are found in nine Southern and Central, with nearly 1 in 5 COVID tests coming out positive in these regions. However, the most significant rise in infections has been seen in the Northeast.

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