COVID-19 world updates
Chinese cities and provinces have turned to regular mass coronavirus testing, even in the absence of a local Covid-19 outbreak, raising concerns about the economic toll.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/25/business/china-pushes-for-regular-mass-testing-in-zero-covid-pursuit.html?smid=url-share
With war raging in Ukraine, and the coronavirus still circulating, many in Europe say they have bigger worries than monkeypox. As of Wednesday, Britain had reported 71 cases and another 133 were confirmed across the EU. https://nyti.ms/3Gsyd5i
As coronavirus cases have increased across the U.S., some universities and public school systems have reimposed indoor mask mandates on their campuses. https://nyti.ms/3PDzn25
With the cost of living soaring, a devastating war in Ukraine and the coronavirus still around, there's enough to worry about in Europe without the monkeypox
We asked people to share their concerns -- including those around stigma @EmmaBubola
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/25/world/europe/monkeypox-stigma.html
With war raging in Ukraine, and the coronavirus still circulating, many in Europe say they have bigger worries than monkeypox. As of Wednesday, Britain had reported 71 cases and another 133 were confirmed across the EU. https://nyti.ms/3aoeQyj
COVID-19 restrictions will be almost entirely dropped for people entering Germany from the start of June until at least for the following three months, says the German health minister.
https://www.dw.com/en/covid-germany-to-relax-entry-restrictions-for-summer/a-61932146
COVID-19 restrictions will be almost entirely dropped for people entering Germany from the start of June until at least for the following three months, says the German health minister.
https://www.dw.com/en/covid-germany-to-relax-entry-restrictions-for-summer/a-61932146
Vaccines bring optimism as COVID-19 cases soar in South America https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/vaccines-bring-optimism-as-covid-19-cases-soar-in-south-america-1.5917406?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=628df7249c851e00019e3521&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
A controversial public health order invoked by the Trump administration in 2020 to curb the spread of COVID-19 in migrant holding facilities was due to be lifted on Monday. But a federal judge has quashed the move.
https://www.dw.com/en/title-42-controversial-trump-era-immigration-policy-remains-in-place/a-61917371
Canadian study finds link between air pollution and severity of COVID-19 infection https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/canadian-study-finds-link-between-air-pollution-and-severity-of-covid-19-infection-1.5915665?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=628cc1c27f522f00015886ef&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
Sweden: 5th COVID-19 shot to people over 65, pregnant women https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/sweden-5th-covid-19-shot-to-people-over-65-pregnant-women-1.5915636?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=628ca59f5430b80001b731f6&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
During the COVID-19 pandemic, employers urged staff to avoid offices and work remotely. Many seized the opportunity, packing their laptops and embarking on "workcations." Travel agencies are now catering to this market.
https://www.dw.com/en/how-remote-workers-are-ticking-off-travel-bucket-lists/a-61681431
North Korea is facing lockdowns and the rapid spread of COVID-19, while the country also grapples with food shortages, poor medical facilities and an economic crisis.
https://www.dw.com/en/covid-north-koreans-suffer-amid-surge-in-cases-food-shortages/a-61902809
BioNTech-Pfizer said its COVID-19 vaccine offers strong protection for children aged 6 months to 5 years old.
https://www.dw.com/en/covid-biontech-pfizer-says-three-shots-protects-children-under-five/a-61903140
In North Korea, lockdowns and the rapid spread of COVID-19 are adding to woes on top of food shortages, poor medical capabilities and an economic crisis.
https://p.dw.com/p/4BjkP
During the COVID-19 pandemic, employers urged staff to avoid offices and work remotely. Many seized the opportunity, packing their laptops and embarking on "workcations."
https://p.dw.com/p/4Ao9n
Taiwan has seen a surge in COVID-19 cases since it began to abandon its "zero-COVID" strategy. But more than 99% of cases are considered to be mild or asymptomatic.
https://www.dw.com/en/is-taiwan-learning-to-live-with-covid/a-61878438
Australia has moved to revoke tennis star Novak Djoković's visa once again and fans around the world are scratching their heads over his behavior. Meanwhile, he has become a hero to corona truthers. What comes next for the best player in the world?
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/novak-djokovic-s-fall-from-grace-from-tennis-hero-to-anti-vaxxer-idol-a-dbb2fba8-8f22-4783-bfc1-a56053ddb241
Tennis star Novak Djoković claims that he tested positive for the coronavirus on Dec. 16. But the digital test result suggests otherwise. This and a suspected false statement could create new visa problems for the athlete in Australia. http://dlvr.it/SGx7VX
New German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach speaks in an interview about the "two things" that can get us out of the coronavirus pandemic and why he believes a vaccine mandate is an essential tool in dealing with the crisis. http://dlvr.it/SFHjfg
Annalena Baerbock of the Green Party is slated to become Germany's first female foreign minister. She spoke to DER SPIEGEL about the policy challenges the country faces abroad and the more immediate crisis created by the COVID-19 pandemic. http://dlvr.it/SDSh2Z
A man arrested for shooting and killing a 20-year-old gas station cashier last week appears to have been influenced by far-right ideologies and conspiracy theories. Security officials worry that a scene that denies the coronavirus is growing increasingly… http://dlvr.it/S8FJCS
In an interview, BioNTech founders Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci explain why booster shots are needed to combat the Delta variant of the coronavirus, and they say that a vaccine for five- to 11-year-old children is on its way. http://dlvr.it/S7KDNv
In an interview, BioNTech founders Uğur Şahin and Özlem Türeci explain why booster shots are needed to combat the Delta variant of the coronavirus, and they say that a vaccine for five- to 11-year-old children is on its way.
https://www.spiegel.de/international/world/biontech-founders-on-vaccine-for-children-things-are-looking-good-and-going-according-to-plan-a-9186ef64-b98f-48fc-b5a2-652406a0eca6
The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in rising food prices around the world. Developing countries are particularly at risk - and progress made on global malnourishment has been reversed. http://dlvr.it/S51s4w
Parents: This list of do’s and don’ts can help prepare you to get your children 5 years & older vaccinated against #COVID19.
Learn more about COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children & teens, including new booster updates for children ages 5–11 years: https://bit.ly/3CJme0v
Newly Updated Resource! Quickly narrow down the best COVID-19 treatment option for your patients with our COVID-19 Outpatient Therapeutics Clinical Decision Aid for Adult and Pediatric Patients (ages 12+). https://aspr.hhs.gov/COVID-19/Therapeutics/Documents/COVID-Therapeutics-Decision-Aid.pdf
Experts say that, while it's important for public health officials to be on the lookout for monkeypox, the virus is extremely unlikely to spin out into an uncontrolled worldwide pandemic in the same way that COVID-19 did. https://www.npr.org/2022/05/24/1101003523/monkeypox-covid-19-differences
Covid-19 hospital patients in Wales down by 32% in a week
Covid-19 hospital patients in Wales down by 32% in a week
The number of hospital patients with Covid drops sharply, with only 29 "actively" treated for it.
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Covid-19 hospital patients in Wales down by 32% in a week
Covid-19 hospital patients in Wales down by 32% in a week
The number of hospital patients with Covid drops sharply, with only 29 "actively" treated for it.
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CDC issues Health Alert Network Advisory to healthcare providers on potential for “COVID-19 rebound" following Paxlovid treatment. Paxlovid continues to be recommended as treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 among persons at high risk. Full advisory: https://bit.ly/3akjqO2.
CDC issues Health Alert Network Advisory to healthcare providers on potential for “COVID-19 rebound" following Paxlovid treatment. Paxlovid continues to be recommended as treatment of mild to moderate COVID-19 among persons at high risk. Full advisory: https://bit.ly/3akjqO2.
Long Covid-19: 'I'm physically and mentally not able to do anything'
Long Covid-19: 'I'm physically and mentally not able to do anything'
Michelle Kibble almost died after getting Covid-19, which she says has left her struggling to cope.
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Long Covid-19: 'I'm physically and mentally not able to do anything'
Long Covid-19: 'I'm physically and mentally not able to do anything'
Michelle Kibble almost died after getting Covid-19, which she says has left her struggling to cope.
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Covid-19 linked to impaired heart function, study finds
Covid-19 linked to impaired heart function, study finds
Research found one in three patients on ventilators had impaired function on one side of the heart.
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Covid-19 linked to impaired heart function, study finds
Covid-19 linked to impaired heart function, study finds
Research found one in three patients on ventilators had impaired function on one side of the heart.
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Covid-19: Text scam claiming to be from NHS circulating NI, police warn
Covid-19: Text scam claiming to be from NHS circulating NI, police warn
The warning comes as seven cases of new "variants of concern" are detected in Northern Ireland
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Covid-19: Text scam claiming to be from NHS circulating NI, police warn
Covid-19: Text scam claiming to be from NHS circulating NI, police warn
The warning comes as seven cases of new "variants of concern" are detected in Northern Ireland
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As of May 23, 258.2 million people have received at least one dose of a #COVID19 vaccine. Of those, 220.9 million are fully vaccinated. More than 102.8 million people have received a COVID-19 booster dose.
Find a COVID-19 vaccine or booster near you: http://www.vaccines.gov.
As of May 23, 258.2 million people have received at least one dose of a #COVID19 vaccine. Of those, 220.9 million are fully vaccinated. More than 102.8 million people have received a COVID-19 booster dose.
Find a COVID-19 vaccine or booster near you: http://www.vaccines.gov.
A three-dose Covid-19 vaccine appears safe and produces strong immune response in children ages 6 months to 5 years, Pfizer says
Three-dose Covid-19 vaccine produces strong immune response in young children, Pfizer and BioNTech say
Three child-size doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine appeared to be safe and showed a strong immune respon...
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A three-dose Covid-19 vaccine appears safe and produces strong immune response in children ages 6 months to 5 years, Pfizer says
Three-dose Covid-19 vaccine produces strong immune response in young children, Pfizer and BioNTech say
Three child-size doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine appeared to be safe and showed a strong immune respon...
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We asked our audience to share songs that remind them of a loved one lost to COVID-19.
What follows are individual stories of those who have died, those mourning them, and the songs that unite them.
https://n.pr/3yVQiXx
Covid-19: An end to two years of statistics and BBC whiteboards
Covid-19: An end to two years of statistics and BBC whiteboards
Northern Ireland's Department of Health has published its last Covid-19 daily online update.
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Covid-19: An end to two years of statistics and BBC whiteboards
Covid-19: An end to two years of statistics and BBC whiteboards
Northern Ireland's Department of Health has published its last Covid-19 daily online update.
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As of May 19, 2022, over 45% of the U.S. population is in a location with a medium or high #COVID19 Community Level.
Find your COVID-19 Community Level: https://bit.ly/36RiqiR.
As of May 19, 2022, over 45% of the U.S. population is in a location with a medium or high #COVID19 Community Level.
Find your COVID-19 Community Level: https://bit.ly/36RiqiR.
CDC study of nearly 300M people & 80% of U.S. counties found that higher #COVID19 vaccine coverage was associated with fewer COVID-19 cases & deaths.
Stay up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines to protect yourself from severe illness from COVID-19.
More: https://bit.ly/3LfSAnP.
Get personalized, confidential health check-ins by enrolling your child in v-safe. You’ll be able to quickly and easily share how your child feels after getting a #COVID19 vaccine. V-safe also helps CDC monitor the safety of COVID-19 vaccines.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3gNkdpZ
Neela, an infectious disease doctor and mother, shares why she chose to vaccinate her children against #COVID19.
Children ages 5 and over should be kept up to date with their vaccinations to prevent severe illness & death from COVID-19.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3CJme0v.
The US Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorization for a booster dose of Pfizer/BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11
FDA authorizes Pfizer Covid-19 booster shots for children ages 5 to 11
The US Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorization for a booster dose of Pfizer/BioNTech's ...
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The US Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorization for a booster dose of Pfizer/BioNTech's Covid-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11
FDA authorizes Pfizer Covid-19 booster shots for children ages 5 to 11
The US Food and Drug Administration has granted emergency use authorization for a booster dose of Pfizer/BioNTech's ...
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The Covid-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on testing levels. This has caused the number of undiagnosed infections and late diagnosis to rise. @EuroTestWeek #EuroTestWeek #TestTreatPrevent #ILC2022 #Endhep @ECDC_EU @ECDC_HIVAIDS @EU_Health @SKyriakidesEU #LiverCancer #HCV #HBV
The Covid-19 pandemic has had a severe impact on testing levels. This has caused the number of undiagnosed infections and late diagnosis to rise. @EuroTestWeek #EuroTestWeek #TestTreatPrevent #ILC2022 #Endhep @ECDC_EU @ECDC_HIVAIDS @EU_Health @SKyriakidesEU #LiverCancer #HCV #HBV
As of May 16, 257.9 million people have received at least one dose of a #COVID19 vaccine. Of those, 220.6 million are fully vaccinated. More than 102.3 million people have received a COVID-19 booster dose.
Find a COVID-19 vaccine or booster near you: http://www.vaccines.gov.
CDC study finds that sickle cell disease (SCD)-related deaths increased during the pandemic due to #COVID19 and other complications. For people with #SCD, staying up to date on COVID-19 vaccines and medical care can help protect your health. https://bit.ly/3wzbiRj
As of May 12, 2022, more than 90% of the U.S. population lives in a location with a low or medium #COVID19 Community Level.
Find your COVID-19 Community Level: https://bit.ly/36RiqiR.
#COVID19 can make children very sick, resulting in hospitalization or even intensive care. Protect children 5 years & older from severe disease, hospitalization, or death by getting them vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Covid-19: Nisra records 16 deaths in week ending 6 May
Covid-19: Nisra records 16 deaths in week ending 6 May
The virus was mentioned on the death certificates of 16 people in the week up to 6 May.
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North Korea announces first death from Covid-19
North Korea announces first death from Covid-19
A day after confirming its first cases, state media reports thousands are suffering fever symptoms.
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North Korea has announced an "explosive" Covid-19 outbreak in the country that has killed six people and infected more than 350,000, according to state media.
North Korea announces first Covid deaths amid 'explosive' outbreak
North Korea has announced an "explosive" Covid-19 outbreak that has killed six people and infected more than 350,000...
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Pam and Caroline share why they got their #COVID19 vaccines while breastfeeding.
If you’re breastfeeding, stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines to help protect yourself and your baby.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3tKSTPU. #NWHW
CDC analysis of pregnant women hospitalized w/ #COVID19 in 2021 found most (93%) were not vaccinated. Pregnant women were also less likely to receive recommended COVID-19 treatments than non-pregnant women. Stay up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines. More: https://bit.ly/3l4eFdz.
Antoinette shares why she decided to get her #COVID19 vaccines while pregnant.
If you’re pregnant, protect yourself and your baby by staying up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines. https://bit.ly/2WWh9hT
As of May 9, 258.2 million people have received at least one dose of a #COVID19 vaccine. Of those, 220.2 million are fully vaccinated. More than 101.3 million people have received a COVID-19 booster dose.
Find a COVID-19 vaccine or booster near you: http://www.vaccines.gov.
