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Signs pointing to a late summer Covid upswing

Thu, 2023-08-17 10:29 — mike kraft

All signs point to a late summer COVID wave COVID-19 is on the upswing once again, per closely watched metrics. Alex Fitzpatrick,Kavya Beheraj Axios

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Hospitalization rates are rising the fastest in Mississippi (+73% month over month), Alabama (+66%) and Louisiana (+66%).

Yet they're down in Michigan (-32%), Vermont (-31%) and Rhode Island (-31%).
Remember from past waves that COVID moves about the country unequally, ebbing in some areas and flowing in others at any given point in time.

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U.S. Veterans Affairs Administration officials concerned about surge in COVID cases

Wed, 2023-08-16 09:39 — mike kraft

Surge in COVID cases sparks worries among VA leaders Active cases among VA patients have nearly tripled in the last month. Yahoo News

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U.S. COVID hospitalizations rise for fourth straight week

Tue, 2023-08-15 19:54 — mike kraft

COVID hospitalizations rise for fourth straight week ER visits are also climbing, with the steepest rise in kids. Yahoo Life

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Older discharged COVID patients at twice the risk of death as older flu patients-- study

Mon, 2023-08-14 10:52 — mike kraft

Older discharged COVID patients at twice the risk of death as older flu patients, study finds US Navy, Ryan M. Breeden / Flickr cc CIDRAP

Older adults who are hospitalized for COVID-19 have double the rate of death upon discharge as older adults hospitalized for influenza-related complications, according to a new study in The BMJ.

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Many American Cities Get Hotter, creating more heatstroke and health system problems.

Thu, 2023-08-10 12:18 — mike kraft

As Many American Cities Get Hotter, Health Systems Face Off Against Heatstroke With millions of Americans suffering under relentless heat waves this summer, more people are seeking medical attention for heat-related illnesses. As temperatures get more extreme, hospitals, fire… khnkit KFF Health News

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Tornado damage to Pfizer plant will probably create long-term shortages of some drugs

Fri, 2023-07-21 10:07 — mike kraft

Tornado damage to Pfizer plant will probably create long-term shortages of some drugs hospitals need U.S. hospital drug supplies may be strained further after a tornado ripped open the roof of a Pfizer factory this week. AP News

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Lower- income nations lacked adequate protection for health workers during COVID-19--survey

Wed, 2023-07-19 10:20 — mike kraft

Lower- income nations lacked adequate protection for health workers during COVID-19 Only 43% of healthcare facilities had sufficient personal protective equipment to comply with COVID-19 safety guidelines. CIDRAP

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Using rapid cooling body bags to heat stroke victims --ER doctor

Wed, 2023-07-19 09:55 — mike kraft

From rapid cooling body bags to 'prescriptions’ for AC, doctors prepare for a future of extreme heat From body bags for rapid cooling to "prescriptions" for air conditioners, doctors are preparing for a future of extreme heat linked to climate change. Karen Pennar STAT

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U.K. Covid-19 inquiry hears poorest were worst hit during pandemic

Mon, 2023-07-17 10:12 — mike kraft

Covid-19 inquiry hears poorest were worst hit during pandemic The Covid inquiry is told people from less well-off backgrounds were more likely to be hospitalised. BBC News

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This module of the inquiry examines how resilient and prepared each of the UK nations were as the pandemic emerged.

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COVID-19 toll up in a few countries- WHO report

Thu, 2023-07-06 17:39 — mike kraft

COVID-19 hospital markers up in a few reporting countries Of 19 countries that regularly report hospitalizations, 2 reported rises of 20% or more: Bangladesh and Malta. CIDRAP

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