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UK's COVID-19 PPE Procurement: A Scandal of Misspending

The documentary "The Covid Contracts: Follow the Money" reveals a UK government scandal involving a VIP lane for PPE procurement, resulting in overspending and the supply of substandard equipment.

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Chinese Journalist Zhang Zhan Receives Additional Four-Year Prison Sentence

Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan, 42, received an additional four-year prison sentence in China on Friday, adding to her 2020 conviction for reporting on the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak in Wuhan.

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COVID-19 Linked to Increased Risk of Severe Joint Damage

Research from Sechenov University reveals that COVID-19 infection, even mild cases, can trigger osteonecrosis (bone death) due to mast cell activation leading to thrombosis and impaired blood supply to the bone.

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US Health Secretary Kennedy Faces Senate Grilling Over Vaccine Policies and CDC Overhaul

During a Senate hearing, US Health Secretary Kennedy defended his controversial decisions, including the firing of CDC officials and changes to vaccine recommendations, facing sharp criticism from Democrats and measured scrutiny from some Republicans.

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theguardian.com
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Couple's Chilean Covid Lockdown Led to Engagement

A couple's trip to South America during the initial Covid-19 outbreak unexpectedly strengthened their bond, leading to an engagement and subsequent elopement.

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nrc.nl
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Dutch COVID-19 Inquiry Faces Challenges Amidst Political Instability

A Dutch parliamentary committee is conducting a 32-month investigation into the country's COVID-19 response, interviewing various groups and examining government decisions, advisor roles, handling of critics, and fundamental rights restrictions, despite facing internal challenges and personnel chang...

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cnn.com
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Chinese Journalist Zhang Zhan Receives Additional Four-Year Prison Sentence

Citizen journalist Zhang Zhan, 42, received an additional four-year prison sentence in China on Friday, following a 2020 conviction for reporting on the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic in Wuhan.

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West Coast States Defy CDC, Issue Unified Vaccine Guidelines

Four Western U.S. states, led by Democratic governors, formed the West Coast Health Alliance (WCHA) to issue unified vaccine recommendations for the upcoming respiratory illness season, citing an erosion of trust in the CDC, and California enacted a law to base its immunization guidance on independe...

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Azelastine Nasal Spray Shows Promise in Preventing Covid-19 and Other Respiratory Infections

A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that the nasal spray azelastine significantly reduced the risk of Covid-19 infection in a randomized, placebo-controlled trial, suggesting a potential inexpensive preventive measure.

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US Senate Hearing Grills HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. on Vaccine Policies

During a contentious Senate hearing, HHS Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. faced criticism for his administration's rollback of vaccine access and promotion of policies contradicting scientific consensus, leading to accusations of undermining public health.

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COVID-19 Cases Rise in U.S. as School Starts, but Remain Below Previous Years' Levels

COVID-19 hospitalizations and positive test rates have doubled in the U.S. compared to two months prior, yet remain significantly lower than last year, with roughly 200 weekly deaths reported over the past two months.

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Spain Separates Flu and COVID-19 Vaccination Recommendations

Spain is separating its flu and COVID-19 vaccination recommendations for the 2024-2025 season due to low COVID-19 circulation, despite some groups still receiving both vaccines simultaneously. The flu vaccine will be prioritized for those over 60, children aged 6-59 months, and those with certain co...

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