34 stories tagged #COVID-19

  1. Viral Respiratory Tract Disease Strains US Healthcare Systems
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    Viral Respiratory Tract Disease Strains US Healthcare Systems

    Analysis reveals the significant burden of viral respiratory infections on hospitalizations, mortality, and costs in the U.S.

    2d ago 1 min read
  2. Clalit Health Services Collaborates on AI Pandemic Management Project
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    Clalit Health Services Collaborates on AI Pandemic Management Project

    Clalit Health Services joins PANDAI to enhance pandemic detection and management through AI, leveraging vast healthcare data.

    2d ago 1 min read
  3. WHO and Brazil Urge Finalization of Pandemic Treaty Ahead of Critical July Deadline
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    WHO and Brazil Urge Finalization of Pandemic Treaty Ahead of Critical July Deadline

    Global leaders face pressure to complete a pathogen-sharing annex vital to preventing future health crises, as scientists warn of a 25% chance of another pandemic this decade.

    last wk. 2 min read
  4. WHO Exposes Gaps in National Mortality Data Systems Amid Global Health Challenges
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    WHO Exposes Gaps in National Mortality Data Systems Amid Global Health Challenges

    WHO reveals that only 73 of 194 nations can produce regular death counts, highlighting urgent need for robust mortality surveillance.

    3w ago 1 min read
  5. Young Investigator Award Winner Daniel Pan on Redefining Infectiousness
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    Young Investigator Award Winner Daniel Pan on Redefining Infectiousness

    Dr. Daniel Pan discusses his ESCMID award, research on COVID-19 transmission, ethnic disparities, and the future of testing for infectiousness.

    last mo. 1 min read
  6. Singapore Sees COVID-19 Spike; Vaccine Remains Effective
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    Singapore Sees COVID-19 Spike; Vaccine Remains Effective

    Singapore's CDA reports a 59% rise in COVID-19 cases, driven by the NB.1.8.1 variant, but says the current vaccine remains protective.

    last mo. 1 min read
  7. Europe's Hantavirus Response: EU Crisis Mechanisms Activated Amid Andes Variant Fears
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    Europe's Hantavirus Response: EU Crisis Mechanisms Activated Amid Andes Variant Fears

    EU activates crisis protocols following hantavirus deaths on cruise ship. Experts rate risk 'very low' but coordinated quarantine and surveillance measures are deployed.

    last mo. 1 min read
  8. Pandemic Risk Outpacing Global Investments, Report Warns
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    Pandemic Risk Outpacing Global Investments, Report Warns

    The Global Preparedness Monitoring Board report finds world is not safer from pandemics, with progress backwards on key measures.

    last mo. 1 min read