Disease Prevention

Covid-19 variants that evade protection could emerge in the US if more people don't get vaccinated, Fauci says

Mon, 2021-08-09 09:42 — Naomisfreeman

Covid-19 variants that evade protection could emerge in the US if more people don't get vaccinated, Fauci says Covid-19 vaccines are protecting more than half the US population from current strains, experts say. But if too few people get vaccinated, the virus will be allowed to continue to spread -- and the result could be an even more dangerous variant, Dr. Anthony Fauci said. Madeline Holcombe, CNN CNN

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Florida Hospitals Are Filling Up As COVID-19 Cases Hit An All-Time High

Mon, 2021-08-09 09:33 — Naomisfreeman

Florida Hospitals Are Filling Up As COVID-19 Cases Hit An All-Time High Just shy of 24,000 coronavirus cases were reported in Florida on Friday, and its hospitals are feeling the pressure. Almost 44% of ICU beds in the state are occupied by COVID-19 patients. NPR.org

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Suggestions for improving emergency operations centers

Tue, 2021-07-20 12:33 — mike kraft

The future of Emergency Operation Centers: Six shifts to consider from COVID-19

...In all its shapes, emergency operation centers (EOCs) have been at the core of emergency management since emergency response became a coordinated team activity. With the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, health-specific and, more broadly, disaster-focused EOCs have been under pressure like never before. These EOCs assisted in delivering responses at an unprecedented scale globally, especially in the public sector, helping further validate the concept.

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WHO Director calls for international treaty to boost pandemic preparedness

Tue, 2021-06-01 17:56 — mike kraft

‘Time has come’ for pandemic treaty as part of bold reforms - WHO’s Tedros The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) called on Monday for launching negotiations this year on an international treaty to boost pandemic preparedness, as part of sweeping reforms envisioned by member states. Stephanie Nebehay Reuters

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COIVID Resources Links: Natural Disasters and COVID-19 Resources for Professionals and Emergency Workers

Sun, 2021-05-30 13:58 — mike kraft

Natural Disasters and COVID-19: Resources for Professionals and Emergency Workers - Homeland Security Today This page offers links to resources and information that public health professionals, healthcare workers, and emergency responders can use to help people stay safe during and after a natural disaster amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Homeland Security Today

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Tips on filtering indoor air to help prevent COVID-19’s spread

Tue, 2021-05-18 11:26 — mike kraft

How cleaning indoor air may prevent the spread of COVID-19 | Science News The size and setup of a room and how the room is used make finding simple ventilation and filtration solutions difficult. Helen Thompson Science News

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CDC study supports leaving airplane middle seats open to reduce COVID-19 exposure

Wed, 2021-04-14 18:38 — mike kraft

CDC study: Leaving middle seat open on planes could reduce COVID-19 A Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) study found leaving the middle seat vacant on planes could reduce COVID-19 exposure for passengers, supporting a practice that has now been Justine Coleman TheHill

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Low-dose aspirin is useful against Covid --researchers

Thu, 2021-03-18 18:16 — mike kraft

Low-dose aspirin can reduce the risk of ICU admission and death of Covid-19, researchers say The cheap, over-the-counter drug may help protect the lungs and reduce the need to put patients on ventilators. Ryan Prior, CNN CNN

(CNN) Low-dose aspirin may help protect the lungs and reduce the need to put patients on ventilators, researchers reported Wednesday.

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ANALYSIS: Why Vaccinated People Still Need to Wear a Mask

Thu, 2021-03-04 17:35 — mike kraft

The new Covid-19 vaccines from Pfizer and Moderna seem to be remarkably good at preventing serious illness. But it’s unclear how well they will curb the spread of the coronavirus.

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