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U.S. to begin testing travelers from Rwanda for Marburg virus

Tue, 2024-10-08 11:14 — mike kraft

CDC to begin testing travelers from Rwanda for deadly Marburg virus Because of an outbreak of Marburg virus, travelers who have visited the African country recently will be screened for symptoms at three airports. NBC News

...Starting mid-October, airline passengers who have been in Rwanda in the last 21 days will have their travel to the United States rerouted” to one of three airports: Chicago O’Hare, JFK in New York and Washington Dulles in suburban Virginia, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in a statement Monday.

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North Carolina officials try to dispel Helene rumors as misinformation spreads

Tue, 2024-10-08 09:14 — mike kraft

North Carolina officials working to dispel Helene rumors as misinformation spreads State, local leaders say false information is hurting people. Kelsey Graeter WBTV

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Hurricane Helene misinformation --Fact checks.

Mon, 2024-10-07 17:39 — mike kraft

Fact checking falsehoods about FEMA funding and Hurricane Helene Rumors, misinformation and lies about the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene have run rampant since the storm made landfall, especially around FEMA funding. NPR

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The claims have become so widespread that FEMA set up a response page to debunk many falsehoods around how disaster funding works and what the agency’s response has been. ...

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community behavioral health clinics reflect bipartisan support for investment in improving mental health --study

Mon, 2024-10-07 11:55 — mike kraft

Certified community behavioral health clinics reflect bipartisan support for investment in improving mental health A decade after the establishment of the certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) model, more than 60% of the US population has access to such facilities and the mental health and substance-use ... New York University Medical Xpress

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U.S. to double emergency bird flu vaccines as more infections reported

Mon, 2024-10-07 11:23 — mike kraft

US to double emergency bird flu vaccines as more people, herds become infected The new funding comes as officials on Thursday identified two new bird flu cases in California dairy workers. Eduardo Cuevas USA TODAY

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Congo finally begins mpox vaccinations with donations from Europe and U.S.

Mon, 2024-10-07 11:15 — mike kraft

Congo finally begins mpox vaccinations in a drive to slow outbreaks Congolese authorities have started vaccinations against mpox, nearly two months after the disease outbreak that spread from Congo to several other African countries and beyond was declared a global emergency. AP News

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Getting a Covid Shot During Pregnancy Is Important --new data

Mon, 2024-10-07 10:36 — mike kraft

Here’s Why Getting a Covid Shot During Pregnancy Is Important - KFF Health News New data from the CDC shows covid vaccination during pregnancy is key to protecting vulnerable newborns from the virus. paulavirna KFF Health News

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CDC sets up new website to shows COVID or flu levels in local areas

Mon, 2024-10-07 09:58 — mike kraft

New CDC website shows if COVID or flu is on the rise in 2024 It centers around a sweeping new weekly metric called "acute respiratory illness." Alexander Tin CBS News

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US virus updates show more COVID decline, with RSV rise in the southeast

Mon, 2024-10-07 09:50 — mike kraft

US markers show more COVID decline, with RSV rise in the southeast Though KP.3.1.1 variant levels continue to rise, the proportion of XEC viruses is also trending upward. CIDRAP

COVID-19 activity declined last week, with wastewater levels—still highest in the West—now at moderate levels, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said today (Friday) in its latest respiratory virus updates. ...

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