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New Jersey Supreme Court rules against Ocean casino that tried to collect COVID business interruption insurance

Fri, 2024-01-26 10:45 — mike kraft

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WHO chief says world risks missing deadline for international pandemic accord

Thu, 2024-01-25 10:32 — mike kraft

World risks missing deadline for pandemic accord, says WHO chief

GENEVA, Jan 22 (Reuters) - Countries risk missing a May deadline for agreeing a legally binding treaty on fighting pandemics, which would be a big blow for future generations, the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday.

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Disease X: WHO raises warning of a possible new global pandemic

Mon, 2024-01-22 17:32 — mike kraft

World health leaders warn of pandemic 20 times worse than COVID Scientists say a future pandemic could be caused by an unknown pathogen already circulating in animals. Stephanie Whiteside NewsNation

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US and UK announce biosecurity alliance to counter pandemics and bioterrorism

Fri, 2024-01-19 10:16 — mike kraft

US and UK announce biosecurity alliance to counter pandemics and bioterrorism The two nations have entered into a new strategic dialogue on biological security. Sophie Wingate The Independent

The UK and US have agreed to work together to counter growing biological threats such as pandemics, antimicrobial resistance and bioterrorism.

The two nations announced a new strategic dialogue on biosecurity on Tuesday.

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An estimated 14 million lives saved in Europe by COVID vaccines--study

Fri, 2024-01-19 10:00 — mike kraft

Experts estimate 1.4 million lives saved by COVID vaccines in Europe through March 2023 Most lives (67%) were saved during the Omicron period. CIDRAP

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Improved ventilation, masks and other measures prevented most COVID transmissions in A california heathcare system--study

Thu, 2024-01-18 10:47 — mike kraft

Study: Infection-control measures stemmed COVID spread in hospitals from 2020 to 2022 US Navy, Ryan M. Breeden / Flickr cc CIDRAP

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Women’s health world wide no better than at pandemic height -- Survey

Wed, 2024-01-17 09:47 — mike kraft

Women’s health no better than at pandemic height: Survey Women’s health around the world is “no better” than it was at the height of the pandemic, according to a recently released survey. “Across key health measures, women are no better off today than th… tsuter The Hill

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Confusing U.S. government COVID reporting requirements led to disparities in hospital data sharing--study

Fri, 2024-01-12 13:08 — mike kraft

Study: Confusing government COVID reporting requirements led to disparities in hospital data sharing Paulbr / iStock CIDRAP

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Analysis: Study describes what kinds of U.S. schools fared the best and worst during the pandemic

Tue, 2024-01-09 10:53 — mike kraft

What kinds of schools fared the best and worst during the pandemic? HeyTutor looked at a 2023 NWEA report to determine how the pandemic affected test score outcomes for students by comparing 2019 and 2022 test scores. Natalie P. McNeal, Data Work By Wade Zhou AOL

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Dr. Fauci questioned for 7 hours by House COVID select subcommittee

Tue, 2024-01-09 10:43 — mike kraft

Fauci sits through first 7 hours of questioning with COVID select subcommittee Former chief White House medical adviser Anthony Fauci sat for a seven-hour closed-door meeting Monday, facing questions regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and offering his expertise on preparing for … jchoi The Hill

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