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An outbreak of measles in East Texas is spreading — and now officials think up to 300 people may be infected. As of Tuesday, Feb. 18, 58 cases have been identified, with 13 of the patients requiring hospitalization people.com/measles-outb...

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Ebola cases in Uganda rise to 9, while 265 others are being monitored under quarantine www.msn.com/en-us/health...

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Suspected Ebola exposure at NYC urgent care as hazmat crews on scene www.msn.com/en-us/health...

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Fourth teenager dies from flu in San Diego County fox5sandiego.com/news/local-n...

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Texas measles outbreak hits at least 22 children and two adults www.msn.com/en-us/health...

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Mask Update: UPMC -- Patients, visitors, support persons, and staff in patient care areas will be required to wear a mask, UPMC said in a statement Monday. Masks available for people who need one. Masks required at UPMC hospitals and outpatient areas starting Feb. 12 www.wtae.com/article/mask...

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Important update: H5N1 variant D1.1 identified in milk and dairy cattle in Nevada. This is not the same as the variant that has been circulating in cattle until now, it is the one responsible for the death in Louisiana and a severely sick teenager in canada. www.aphis.usda.gov/news/program...

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Though the WHO has concluded the emergency phase, COVID-19 continues to be a global concern with emerging variants and persistent infections. Learn why many continue to wear masks and the reasons everyone should consider doing so in our Q&A at whn.global/yes-we-conti.... #Masking #YallMasking

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Why do you mask? We recognize that people wear masks for many important reasons. Reply with your reason below and help promote health and safety in our communities. #Masking #KN95 #YallMasking #PublicHealth #InfectionPrevention #COVID #COVID19 #CommunityHealth

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WHNコミュニティがシェアしたマスクセルフィーをご覧ください！あなたも参加して、 whn.global/mask-selfies/ にマスクセルフィーを投稿し、安全の大切さを広める活動に力を貸してください。みんなで力を合わせて、大きな影響を与えましょう。

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The World Health Network will be hosting a discussion on the developing H5N1 (Bird Flu) situation featuring Eric Feigl-Ding, Epidemiologist, and Crystal Burke, MS, B.M.S., Long Covid Patient and Advocate, on Friday, February 7th at 1:00 pm ET on Zoom.

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“People Will Die”: The Trump Administration Said It Lifted Its Ban on Lifesaving Humanitarian Aid. That’s Not True. www.propublica.org/article/trum...

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Toronto sees highest #tuberculosis cases in 20 years amid “alarming gaps” in medication access: Stop TB Canada report, by Omar Mosleh www.thestar.com/news/gta/tor... via @thestar.com

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Thailand – The Ministry of Public Health will distribute over 8 million face masks nationwide to protect against harmful PM 2.5 dust. www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews...

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Tuberculosis outbreak that has killed 2 in Kansas continues to grow More than 60 people were being treated in the Kansas City area as of Friday, according to the state health department. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

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H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads Rapidly Through California Dairy Herds The USDA has confirmed that five more dairy herds in California are infected, bringing the total number to 732. As of now, 74% of the state's dairy herds have tested positive for the virus.

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Minnesota Department of Health on H5N1: Request subtyping ideally within 24 hours of hospital admission for hospitalized patients who test positive for influenza A, using in-house subtyping or a commercial clinical laboratory, if available. www.health.state.mn.us/communities/...

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Silas Halyk obituary: "Although Si had been experiencing some health issues over the past few years, tragically, his life did not end from natural causes. died because of a COVID-19 infection acquired at Royal University Hospital. 1/ thestarphoenix.remembering.ca/obituary/sil...

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Update Masking in Maryland: Maryland Dept of Health recommends "Universal masking in all patient care areas and patient-facing health care settings" HT: @TogetherWeMask t.co/RA2mvoANpt

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San Francisco health officials said Friday that a presumptive case of H5N1 bird flu had been identified in a San Francisco resident. The individual was a child, according to the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH). www.kron4.com/news/bay-are...

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11 people in Oakland County had contact with H5N1-infected backyard flock, 2 are now sick Two people are sick in isolation in Oakland County, nine others are being monitored after direct contact with H5N1 infected backyard flock t.co/U3bXT9GBJm

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Canada B.C. Mask Update: Masks must again be worn in health-care facilities across B.C., according to the province's Health Ministry. staff, patients, visitors and volunteers, must wear medical masks "in areas where patients are actively seeking care." www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Update H5N1: The first patient reported with a severe case of H5N1 in the U.S. has died. The patient was hospitalized in Louisiana and was reported exposed to H5N1 through contact with a backyard flock and wild birds. ldh.la.gov/news/H5N1-de...

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"Along with a baffling rise in "post-"pandemic mortality rates that has insurers stymied, the number of Americans claiming disabilities has skyrocketed since 2020, adding another "puzzling factor" that could impact corporate bottom lines. 1/ insurancenewsnet.com/innarticle/d...

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Update: IL Masking at UW Health from mid-November to mid-March Masks are required for all UW Health staff, patients and visitors during patient interactions at: UW Health | Carbone Cancer Center Rockford UW Health SwedishAmerican Hospital www.uwhealth.org/about-us/pat...

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New Year's Kid Zone is up! whn.global/kidszone/

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After Covid lessons, India readying 13 new quarantine centres at international airports toi.in/rvFcAb27/a24gk via @timesofindia

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Update: Canadian teenager who was in critical condition from H5N1 infection has recovered. Genetic sequencing found mutations in HA gene, which plays key role in binding to sialic acids receptors in the lung. Similar to US severe case. Article in NEJM www.nejm.org/doi/full/10....

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Update Wisconsin Masks: Aurora Health Care visitors required to mask in contact with patients, in congregate areas, patient rooms and where signage specifies. Wisconsin hospitals enact mask mandates, visitor limits amid jump in respiratory illnesses fox11online.com/news/local/w...

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Update UK: Ambulance chiefs urge people to only call 999 in emergency to help reduce “severe pressure” due to the time of year and high levels of Covid-19, norovirus and flu. Only call 999 in emergencies to help ‘severe pressure’, ambulance chiefs urge www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/lond...

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Update: Today's summary: China, India, UK report overwhelmed healthcare systems. Stay tuned.

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Unclear what is happening, but this is not good:

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Update H5N1: Outbreaks on the east coast: 1/ Delaware: presumptive positive for avian flu in sick and dead snow geese collected on December 27, 2024, in coastal Sussex County. UPDATE: Sussex County Snow Geese Tests Presumptive Positive for Bird Flu www.wboc.com/news/update-...

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Exciting new insights into virulence and host-pathogen evolution by Scheffer et al. Their findings resonate with our work on long-range interactions and evolutionary (in)stability 20 years ago. 🧪 PNAS paper: www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/... NECSI paper: necsi.edu/longrange-in...

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More UK hospitals reinstate face mask rules to curb Covid, flu and RSV cases Including some in Leicester, Lincolnshire, and Yorkshire www.msn.com/en-gb/health...

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Welsh hospitals bring back masks for visitors and staff Aneurin Bevan Health Board, for Newport, Caerphilly, Torfaen, Monmouthshire & Blaenau Gwent, said "all staff and visitors must wear masks in wards and clinical settings, effective immediately 1/ www.walesonline.co.uk/news/health/...

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Was The Year Of Long Covid. by @minkdeville.bsky.social drive.google.com/file/d/182KK...

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Just 4 days to go! Join us this New Year's Eve, December 31, 2024, to ring in 2025! This is the WHN's biggest celebration of the year, and in addition to games, music, and party activities, thre are fascinating presentations and breakout discussions. Register: necsi-edu.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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