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Disease X: WHO raises warning of a possible new global pandemic

Mon, 2024-01-22 22:32 — mike kraft
World health leaders warn of pandemic 20 times worse than COVID Scientists say a future pandemic could be caused by an unknown pathogen already circulating in animals. Stephanie Whiteside NewsNation
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COVID symptoms: red flags for needing medical attention, and changes with each new variant

Fri, 2024-01-12 18:27 — mike kraft
These COVID Symptoms Are Red Flags That You Need Medical Attention Doctors share the warning signs of a severe infection and what warrants a visit with a doctor. Jillian Wilson HuffPost
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Update: Spain makes masks mandatory in healthcare centres amid flu, COVID peak

Wed, 2024-01-10 23:54 — mike kraft
Spain makes masks mandatory in healthcare centres amid flu, COVID peak Spanish Health Minister Monica Garcia made wearing masks mandatory in healthcare centres around the country from Wednesday as the country faces a peak of flu and COVID-19 infections. Reuters Reuters

 

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Spain's government proposed a nationwide mask mandate in hospitals and health clinics; Italy says respiratory illness infection rates had hit a record

Mon, 2024-01-08 22:29 — mike kraft
Spain considers nationwide hospital mask rule, as flu, COVID hit Europe Italy said respiratory illness infection rates had hit a record, as flu and COVID spread across Europe. Reuters Reuters
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Opinion: COVID-19 has tested us. Will we be ready for the next pandemic?

Tue, 2024-01-02 23:02 — mike kraft
COVID-19 has tested us. Will we be ready for the next pandemic? An infectious disease expert with insider access gives his take on what we did well, what we need to fix, and how to prepare for future outbreaks. Science

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U.K. nurses warn NHS about lack of infection control as Covid cases rise

Sat, 2023-12-23 00:12 — mike kraft

 

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As more doctors retire or quit, patients are losing faith in the primary care system

Fri, 2023-12-22 16:06 — mike kraft
More patients are losing their doctors – and their trust in the primary care system In Rhode Island, safety-net clinics are under new pressures as clinicians retire or burn out. Patients report that it's harder to find care, and they're losing connections to familiar doctors. The Public's Radio
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Public health leaders received threats, prompting up to 30% to leave the field --study.

Tue, 2023-12-12 16:14 — mike kraft
Public health officials detail threats, changed landscape post-pandemic Feodora Chiosea/iStock CIDRAP
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Heath workers at highest COVID risk least likely to follow precautions --study

Tue, 2023-12-12 15:53 — mike kraft
Health workers at highest COVID risk least likely to always follow infection-control protocols, study finds Banco Mundial América Latina y el Caribe / Flickr cc CIDRAP
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Opinion: The infectious disease doctor shortage threatens future pandemic preparedness

Fri, 2023-11-24 16:54 — mike kraft

 

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