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Measles cases soar in Europe and the Americas--WHO

Apr
29
Measles cases in Europe, the Americas skyrocket Measles cases across Europe were up 10-fold in 2024 compared to 2023, while cases in the Americas so far this year are 11-fold higher, according to updates today from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO). CIDRAP

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About 87% of the European cases were reported in Romania, which had the highest notification rate, at 1,610.7 cases per 1,000,000 population, followed by Austria (59.5), Belgium (44.9) and Ireland (39.6).

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Misinformation issue: Facts largely ineffective in countering conspiracy theorists --research suggests

Apr
06
Facts largely ineffective in countering conspiracy theorists, research says - UPI.com Conspiracy theories have become more prevalent than ever, and according to researchers, combatting conspiracies with factual evidence is largely ineffective in quashing conspiracy beliefs. UPI

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Covid tests: Expert discusses timing and possible negative tests

Feb
08
Could you still have Covid-19 if you have symptoms but test negative? A medical analyst weighs in | CNN If you test negative for Covid-19 but still have symptoms that appear to be Covid-related, CNN medical analyst Dr. Leana Wen explains what your symptoms could mean and what you should do next. Katia Hetter CNN

 

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babies born during coronavirus lockdowns lagged in developing -- Irish study

Oct
28
Babies born during coronavirus lockdowns developed communication skills at slower rate: Study A peer-reviewed study in Ireland showed that children born during coronavirus lockdowns developed at a slower pace than children born in previous years. Andrew Miller Fox News

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Overview: Asia, Europe, Haj pilgrimage

Jul
05
Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus Hong Kong's new leader said the city will look into shortening COVID-19 quarantine requirements for travellers, while parts of eastern China are running fresh rounds of mass COVID-19 testing, as the country faces new waves of infections. Reuters Reuters
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Omicron BA.2 COVID variant has circulated in U.S. for some time--White House

Mar
14
White House: Omicron BA.2 COVID variant has circulated in U.S. for some time The White House said on Monday that the Omicron BA.2 sub-variant of COVID-19 had been circulating in the United States for some time, with roughly 35,000 cases at the moment, and more money was needed to help fight it. Reuters Reuters
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Analysis: Are overall hospital admissions still the best way to gauge the COVID crisis?

Jan
19
Are hospital admissions still the best way to gauge the COVID crisis? Using the number of people in hospital with COVID-19 to gauge the severity of the pandemic may not give an accurate picture in the Omicron era as more and more patients with the virus are being admitted for other reasons, some scientists say. Clara-Laeila Laudette,Alistair Smout Reuters
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Overview of the countries that are vaccinating children against Covid-19

Sep
17
The countries that are vaccinating children against Covid-19 Schools are in session, Covid-19 restrictions are being relaxed en masse and the Delta variant is raging worldwide, creating a maelstrom of confusion for parents on how to best protect their unvaccinated children. Kara Fox, CNN CNN
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Overview -- COCID-19 International developments

Feb
11
Factbox: Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus The African Union's disease control body said it was in discussions with Johnson & Johnson for the supply of more vaccine doses, while it also said it was not "walking away" from AstraZeneca's vaccine, after trial data showed it had greatly reduced efficacy against the variant... Reuters Staff U.S.
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Overview on worldwide spread of the coronavirus --Reuters

Jan
11
Factbox-Latest on worldwide spread of the coronavirus The number of coronavirus infections recorded across the world passed the 90 million mark on Monday. Mexico, France and Russia confirmed the presence of the new variant first found in Britain, while China's daily tally of cases reached its highest in more than five months. Reuters Staff U.S.
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