COVID-19 world updates
Germany has modified rules on mask-wearing and hygiene as it prepares for a rise in COVID-19 cases. https://trib.al/c6rEPvo
Germany has modified rules on mask-wearing and hygiene as it prepares for a rise in COVID-19 cases. https://trib.al/c6rEPvo
Germany has modified rules on mask-wearing and hygiene as it prepares for a rise in COVID-19 cases.
https://www.dw.com/en/new-german-covid-19-rules-go-into-force-as-infections-rise-in-colder-months/a-63305695
Canada has now ended its COVID-19 travel restrictions, mask mandates https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/canada-has-now-ended-its-covid-19-travel-restrictions-mask-mandates-1.6091709?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=6338b8c51e6d3d00010ca005&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
Germany has modified rules on mask-wearing and hygiene as it prepares for a rise in COVID-19 cases.
https://www.dw.com/en/new-german-covid-19-rules-go-into-force-as-infections-rise-in-colder-months/a-63305695
Canada has now ended its COVID-19 travel restrictions, mask mandates https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/canada-has-now-ended-its-covid-19-travel-restrictions-mask-mandates-1.6091709?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=633828449efa6c000189055e&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
Air pollution exposure increases risk of COVID-19 hospitalization: study https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/air-pollution-exposure-increases-risk-of-covid-19-hospitalization-study-1.6091346?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=6337ec801e6d3d00010c7fdd&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
Air pollution exposure increases risk of COVID-19 hospitalization: study https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/air-pollution-exposure-increases-risk-of-covid-19-hospitalization-study-1.6091346?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=6337b1e11e6d3d00010c75a5&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
Air pollution exposure increases risk of COVID-19 hospitalization: study https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/air-pollution-exposure-increases-risk-of-covid-19-hospitalization-study-1.6091346?cid=sm%3Atrueanthem%3A%7B%7Bcampaignname%7D%7D%3Atwitterpost%E2%80%8B&taid=633769419efa6c000188e39e&utm_campaign=trueAnthem%3A+Trending+Content&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=twitter
A new mini-series titled “This England” depicts the early days of Covid-19 in Britain, with Kenneth Branagh playing Boris Johnson. Some say it's coming too soon. https://nyti.ms/3BQziBK
Indonesia has cleared an mRNA Covid-19 vaccine developed by a Chinese company. But those types of shots, considered among the most effective, aren’t yet available in China.
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In an interview, leading German virologist Drosten discusses his concerns about a major new wave of COVID-19 this winter, his own mistakes in the pandemic and the reasons he distanced himself from a government committee convened to battle the disease. (S+)
German Virologist Christian Drosten on the Battle Against COVID: "In the Worst Case, It Could Take a Few More Winters"
In an interview, leading German virologist Christian Drosten discusses his concerns about a major new wave of COVID-...
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In an interview, leading German virologist Drosten discusses his concerns about a major new wave of COVID-19 this winter, his own mistakes in the pandemic and the reasons he distanced himself from a government committee convened to battle the disease. (S+)
German Virologist Christian Drosten on the Battle Against COVID: "In the Worst Case, It Could Take a Few More Winters"
In an interview, leading German virologist Christian Drosten discusses his concerns about a major new wave of COVID-...
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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?
Novak DjokoviÄ's Fall from Grace: From Tennis Hero to Anti-Vaxxer Idol
Australia has moved to revoke tennis star Novak DjokoviÄ's visa once again and fans around the world are scratc...
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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.
Novak DjokoviÄ: Were the Results of His Positive PCR Test Manipulated?
Tennis star Novak DjokoviÄ claims that he tested positive for the coronavirus on Dec. 16. But the digital test ...
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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.
Germany - Health Minister on Vaccine Mandate: "No One Is Going to Be Sent to Jail"
New German Health Minister Karl Lauterbach speaks in an interview about the "two things" that can get us out of ...
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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.
German Foreign Minister-Designate Annalena Baerbock: "I Don‘t Believe in Applying Old Labels To New Geopolitical Developments"
Annalena Baerbock of the Green Party is slated to become Germany's first female foreign minister. She spoke to DER...
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Covid-19: How to prepare for a possible winter wave
Covid-19: How to prepare for a possible winter wave
The public is urged to prepare for a winter rise in both coronavirus and flu infections.
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As of Sept. 22, nearly 23% of US population is in a location w/ a medium or high #COVID19 Community Level. If you live in a medium/high Community Level, consider taking steps to protect yourself & others, like masking.
Find your COVID-19 Community Level: https://bit.ly/36RiqiR
As of Sept. 22, nearly 23% of US population is in a location w/ a medium or high #COVID19 Community Level. If you live in a medium/high Community Level, consider taking steps to protect yourself & others, like masking.
Find your COVID-19 Community Level: https://bit.ly/36RiqiR
After getting your updated #COVID19 booster, v-safe will send you personalized and confidential text message check-ins. This information helps keep COVID-19 vaccines safe for you and everyone. Learn more about v-safe and sign up if you haven’t already: http://vsafe.cdc.gov
After getting your updated #COVID19 booster, v-safe will send you personalized and confidential text message check-ins. This information helps keep COVID-19 vaccines safe for you and everyone. Learn more about v-safe and sign up if you haven’t already: http://vsafe.cdc.gov
New report shows that nursing home residents who received their 2nd booster doses had added protection from COVID-19-associated severe illness, such as hospitalization or death, compared with residents who did not receive their second booster. Learn more: https://bit.ly/mm7139a2
New report shows that nursing home residents who received their 2nd booster doses had added protection from COVID-19-associated severe illness, such as hospitalization or death, compared with residents who did not receive their second booster. Learn more: https://bit.ly/mm7139a2
A2: CDC-INFO agents are available to answer health questions in English or Spanish from 8AM-8PM ET, Mon-Fri (closed holidays). Extended hours are available for COVID-19 & monkeypox questions, 8AM-midnight, 7 days a week. Please call 1-800 CDC-INFO or visit http://www.cdc.gov/info
Q2: What’s your favorite resource for someone looking to find answers to their health questions? #GetToKnowYourGov
According to a new CDC study, 93% of pregnant women hospitalized for #COVID19 were not vaccinated. Evidence continues to build showing that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy is safe and effective. Learn more: https://bit.ly/2WWh9hT.
As of Sept. 22, over 32% of US population is in a location w/ a medium or high #COVID19 Community Level. If you live in a medium or high Community Level, consider taking steps to protect yourself & others, like masking.
Find your COVID-19 Community Level: https://bit.ly/36RiqiR
Covid-19 powers to be extended by Department of Health
Covid-19 powers to be extended by Department of Health
Robin Swann says it will keep Northern Ireland aligned with the rest of the UK.
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Covid-19 continues to drive fall in life expectancy in Scotland
Covid-19 continues to drive fall in life expectancy in Scotland
The average life expectancy in Scotland last year for men was 76.6 years and 80.8 for women, figures show.
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More than 13,000 U.S. residents died from fungal infections during 2020-2021 (22% were COVID-19 related). Fungal deaths rose during the #COVID19 pandemic, and people from some racial and ethnic groups were disproportionately affected. Read more: https://bit.ly/3N9aBEt @IDSAInfo
Covid-19: End of pandemic not yet in sight, says Ian Young
Covid-19: End of pandemic not yet in sight, says Ian Young
Prof Ian Young urges people to get their autumn Covid booster jab as the virus is still spreading.
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If you have a weakened immune system, you are at increased risk of severe illness and death from #COVID19. You have the best protection when you stay up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3yLmOc5
As of Sept. 15, over 44% of US population is in a location w/ a medium or high #COVID19 Community Level. If you live in a medium or high community level, consider taking steps to protect yourself & others, like masking.
Find your COVID-19 Community Level: https://bit.ly/36RiqiR
The WHO Clinical management of #COVID19: Living guideline has been updated.
It now provides 🆕 recommendations for rehabilitation of adults with post COVID-19 condition.
📌 https://bit.ly/3SaNJam
In Apr-Jun '22, #COVID19 hospital mortality risk fell to its lowest level since the pandemic's start. A larger percentage of deaths were people 65 & older & w/ ≥3 underlying conditions. Vaccination/early treatment can protect from severe COVID-19 illness. http://bit.ly/mm7137a4
Parents and caregivers: Have questions about #COVID19 vaccines for kids? Here are 4 things you need to know.
CDC recommends children ages 6 months and older get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Find a vaccine near you:
Vaccines.gov - Find COVID‑19 vaccine locations near you
Vaccines.gov helps you find clinics, pharmacies, and other locations that offer COVID‑19 vaccines in the United States.
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Dr Andrea Ammon, Director of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control discusses how lessons from the COVID-19 response can help public health preparedness for future disease outbreaks.
#publichealth #pandemicpreparedness #covid19pandemic
Strengthening the public health response for disease prevention
The Director of the ECDC discusses how lessons from the COVID-19 response can help public health preparedness for future disease prevention.
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Dr Andrea Ammon, Director of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control discusses how lessons from the COVID-19 response can help public health preparedness for future disease outbreaks.
#publichealth #pandemicpreparedness #covid19pandemic
Strengthening the public health response for disease prevention
The Director of the ECDC discusses how lessons from the COVID-19 response can help public health preparedness for future disease prevention.
www.healtheuropa.com
The pandemic was a turning point for our #HealthUnion, we overcame it with unity & solidarity
Thanks to the EU vaccine strategy, 83.4% of the EU adult population has received primary vaccination against COVID-19, saving thousands of lives
#SOTEU
More: https://europa.eu/!hp3Wdk
The pandemic was a turning point for our #HealthUnion, we overcame it with unity & solidarity
Thanks to the EU vaccine strategy, 83.4% of the EU adult population has received primary vaccination against COVID-19, saving thousands of lives
#SOTEU
More: https://europa.eu/!hp3Wdk
‼️ EMA has recommended authorising a new adapted COVID-19 #booster vaccine.
This additional adapted version of Comirnaty targets the #Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 and is for use in vaccinated people aged 12 and over.
#AdaptedVaccines #COVID19
👉 https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/adapted-vaccine-targeting-ba4-ba5-omicron-variants-original-sars-cov-2-recommended-approval
‼️ EMA has recommended authorising a new adapted COVID-19 #booster vaccine.
This additional adapted version of Comirnaty targets the #Omicron subvariants BA.4 and BA.5 and is for use in vaccinated people aged 12 and over.
#AdaptedVaccines #COVID19
👉 https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/adapted-vaccine-targeting-ba4-ba5-omicron-variants-original-sars-cov-2-recommended-approval
The pandemic is not over and vaccination & boosting remain our strongest weapons against the virus
@EMA_News & @ECDC_EU have put together updated public health considerations on the use of the newly authorised adapted COVID-19 vaccines ⬇
#HealthUnion #StrongerTogether #EPSCO https://twitter.com/EMA_News/status/1567138063138136071
#COVID19 update: adapted #boosters 💉
In a joint statement, EMA and @ECDC_EU provide recommendations on the use of the first two adapted #COVID19vaccines during this autumn and winter
Read more: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/ecdc-ema-statement-booster-vaccination-omicron-adapted-bivalent-covid-19-vaccines
#AdaptedVaccines
CDC signs off on Pfizer and Moderna's updated Covid-19 boosters that target Omicron subvariants, clearing the way for shots to begin.
CDC signs off on updated Covid-19 boosters
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, signed off Thursday on the r...
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The CDC's independent vaccine advisers have voted 13-1 to recommend updated Covid-19 vaccine boosters from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna.
CDC signs off on updated Covid-19 boosters
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, signed off Thursday on the r...
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‼️ EMA has recommended authorising the first adapted COVID-19 #booster vaccines.
The Comirnaty and Spikevax vaccines adapted to the Omicron BA.1 subvariant will provide broader protection against #COVID19.
➡️ https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/news/first-adapted-covid-19-booster-vaccines-recommended-approval-eu
The US Food and Drug Administration authorized updated Covid-19 vaccine booster shots from Moderna and Pfizer. This is the first time updated Covid-19 vaccines have received emergency use authorization in the United States.
FDA authorizes Pfizer and Moderna's updated Covid-19 boosters
The US Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday authorized updated Covid-19 vaccine booster shots from Moderna and ...
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🆕 @WHO website with all of our Post COVID-19 Condition materials in one place
WHO will continue to work with all member states, experts, patients, people 🌎🌍🌏 to ensure a better understanding of #LongCovid & comprehensive care
@DrTedros
Post COVID-19 condition
During the first wave of the global COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 reports began to emerge that some patients had per...
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Moderna files lawsuits against Pfizer and BioNTech claiming patent infringement over Covid-19 vaccine technology
Moderna files patent infringement lawsuits against Pfizer and BioNTech over mRNA Covid-19 vaccines
Moderna on Friday filed patent infringement lawsuits against Pfizer and BioNTech "for infringing patents central to (i...
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Novak Djokovic withdraws from the US Open. The tennis star is unvaccinated against Covid-19 and not allowed to receive a visa and enter the country.
Novak Djokovic withdraws from the US Open. He is unvaccinated against Covid-19 and not allowed to receive a visa and enter the country
Twenty-one time grand slam champion Novak Djokovic has announced his absence from the upcoming US Open via a Twitter post on Thursday.
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Jill Biden tests positive for a rebound case of Covid-19. The first lady first tested positive on August 15 while vacationing in South Carolina.
First on CNN: Jill Biden tests positive for rebound case of Covid-19
First lady Dr. Jill Biden has tested positive for a rebound case of Covid-19, her deputy communications director Kelsey Donohue confirmed to CNN.
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The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted gaps in our global health security architecture
As we craft our 🆕#EUGlobalHealthStrategy, we invite you to share your views on:
▶️Pandemic preparedness & response
▶️Strong & sustainable healthcare systems
#EUHaveYourSay until 19 September