A new and highly transmissible variant of the coronavirus, known as NB.1.8.1, has been detected in California and several other U.S. states, prompting concern among public health experts as the federal government moves to restrict access to updated COVID-19 vaccines.

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COVID: More than 300 people in the U.S. are dying from it every week -CDC

Wed, 2025-05-28 17:38 — mike kraft

Why are more than 300 people in the US still dying from COVID every week? Last month, an average of about 350 people died each week from COVID, according to data from the CDC. With available vaccines and treatments, why are people still dying? ABC News ABC News

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RFK Jr's CDC recomendations to drop COVID vaccinations for healthy children, pregnant woman criticized by specialists

Wed, 2025-05-28 17:29 — mike kraft

Healthy Returns: RFK Jr.’s Covid vaccine recommendation change could threaten health, access The CDC stopped recommending Covid shots for healthy children and pregnant women, while Hinge Health makes its debut on the New York Stock Exchange. Annika Kim Constantino,Ashley Capoot CNBC

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COVID activity has been increasing in eastern Mediterranian, South East Asia and Pacific areas--WHO

Wed, 2025-05-28 12:37 — mike kraft

COVID-19 - Global Situation Since mid-February 2025, according to data available from sentinel sites, global SARS-CoV-2 activity has been increasing, with the test positivity rate reaching 11%, levels that have not been observed since July 2024. This rise is primarily observed in countries in the Eastern Mediterranean, South-East Asia, and Western Pacific regions. Since early 2025, global SARS-CoV-2 variant trends have slightly shifted. Circulation of LP.8.1 has been declining, and reporting of NB.1.8.1, a Variant Under Monitoring (VUM), is increasing, reaching 10.7% of global sequences reported as of mid-May. Recent increases in SARS-CoV-2 activity are broadly consistent with levels observed during the same period last year, however, there still lacks a clear seasonality in SARS-CoV-2 circulation, and surveillance is limited. Continued monitoring is essential.

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Recent flooding in Maryland showes the need for stronger resilience planning

Fri, 2025-05-23 13:34 — mike kraft

Flooding Caused by Atmospheric River Over Maryland Shows How Climate Change Is Stressing Inland Communities - Inside Climate News A flash flood in Allegany and Garrett counties has stretched local emergency systems and emphasizes the need to turn climate resilience planning into tangible action. Derek Harrison Inside Climate News

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U.S. FDA advisors recommend vaccine manufacturers target strains related to JN.1 variant.

Fri, 2025-05-23 12:50 — mike kraft

Vaccine advisers to the FDA recommended changes to COVID vaccines Advisers to the Food and Drug Administration met Thursday to help decide which variant of the virus that causes COVID should be targeted by updated versions of the vaccines. NPR

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U.S. CDC reports multiple cases of new COVID variant linked to surge in China

Fri, 2025-05-23 12:40 — mike kraft

U.S. reports cases of new COVID variant NB.1.8.1 behind surge in China Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year. CBS News

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RFK Jr's U.S. health report report targets food, drug, tech industries: Key takeaways

Fri, 2025-05-23 12:32 — mike kraft

RFK Jr.’s MAHA report targets food, drug, tech industries: Key takeaways The Trump administration issued its long-awaited Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission report Thursday, hammering various industries while deviating from mainstream science on key issues inc… colinmeyn The Hill

The Trump administration issued its long-awaited Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission report Thursday, hammering various industries while deviating from mainstream science on key issues including farming practices, vaccinations and psychiatric medications.

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