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Analysis: 3 challenges to watch in global health in 2023

Wed, 2023-01-04 12:02 — mike kraft

3 challenges to watch in global health in 2023 As the third year of the Covid pandemic ends and we look to 2023, what can be spotted on the horizon? Helen Branswell STAT

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As the third year of the Covid pandemic ends and 2023 begins, what can be spotted on the horizon? We already know about a bunch of things that are going to jostle for our attention; rest assured others we’re not anticipating will materialize as well.

...three issues we can see right now.

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Are U.S. Healthcare Workers Better Off Unionized?

Wed, 2022-12-28 23:14 — FNUOvviyaa

Are U.S. Healthcare Workers Better Off Unionized? Study finds higher earnings and benefits, but unionization still stalled Jennifer Henderson medpagetoday

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Out of 14,298 healthcare workers surveyed, 13.2% reported union membership or coverage, with no significant trend from 2009 through 2021, according to Xiaojuan Li, PhD, of Harvard Medical School and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute, both in Boston, and colleagues.

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Germany’s governing coalition argues over COVID restrictions

Tue, 2022-12-27 21:59 — FNUOvviyaa

Germany's governing coalition argues over COVID restrictions BERLIN (AP) — Germany's governing coalition is arguing over whether remaining COVID-19 restrictions should be dropped after one of the country's top virologists was quoted as saying that the pandemic is over. AP NEWS

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China's COVID cases overwhelm hospitals

Mon, 2022-12-26 17:59 — FNUOvviyaa

China's COVID cases overwhelm hospitals In more than three decades of emergency medicine, Beijing-based doctor Howard Bernstein said, he has never seen anything like this. Martin Quin Pollard Reuters

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‘A very hard road ahead’ for China as COVID-19 cases spiral

Fri, 2022-12-23 23:08 — FNUOvviyaa

'A very hard road ahead' for China as COVID-19 cases spiral BAZHOU, China (AP) — Nearly three years after it was first identified in China, the coronavirus is now spreading through the vast country. Experts predict difficult months ahead for its 1.4 billion people. AP NEWS

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Shanghai hospital warns of 'tragic battle' as COVID spreads

Thu, 2022-12-22 20:18 — FNUOvviyaa

Shanghai hospital warns of 'tragic battle' as COVID spreads The hospital expects half of the city's 25 million people will get infected by the end of next week, as the virus sweeps through China unchecked. Zoey Zhang,Bernard Orr Reuters

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Biden administration coordinator warns of possible Covid-19 and other disease winter surge: ‘This is not one disease in isolation’

Thu, 2022-12-15 09:00 — mike kraft

White House warns of possible Covid-19 winter surge: 'This is not one disease in isolation' | CNN Politics For Americans across the country preparing to gather and socialize with family and friends during the end-of-year holiday season, the White House has a clear warning: Covid-19 is not over, and you had better protect yourself. MJ Lee CNN

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White House announces new COVID-19 prevention efforts, including free tests, vaccination clinics, support for nursing homes

Thu, 2022-12-15 08:51 — mike kraft

White House announces new COVID-19 prevention efforts, including free tests, vaccination clinics, support for nursing homes Biden administration announces new efforts to reduce COVID-19 as cases rise after Thanksgiving holiday. Will provide more tests, shots and treatments. Karen Weintraub USA TODAY

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China's COVID spike not due to lifting of restrictions - WHO director

Wed, 2022-12-14 13:40 — mike kraft

China's COVID spike not due to lifting of restrictions - WHO director GENEVA (Reuters) -COVID-19 infections were exploding in China well before the government's decision to abandon its strict "zero-COVID" policy, a World Health Organization director said on Wednesday, quashing suggestions that the sudden reversal caused a spike in cases. The comments by the WHO's emergencies director Mike Ryan came as he warned of the need to ramp up vaccinations in the world's No. 2 economy. Speaking at a briefing with media, he said the virus was spreading "intensively" in the nation long before the lifting of restrictions. YahooNews

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China faces 'tough' zero-COVID exit, WHO says

Tue, 2022-12-13 19:24 — mike kraft

China faces 'tough' zero-COVID exit, WHO says China is facing a "very tough" time as it dismantles its rigid "zero-COVID" policy and allows people to live with the virus, posing challenges preparing hospitals and ensuring people are sufficiently protected, the World Health Organization said. Reuters Reuters

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