Wuhan 5 Years On: Normalcy Masks Unresolved Pandemic Trauma
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic's initial outbreak in Wuhan's Huanan seafood market, the city has outwardly resumed normalcy, though the anniversary is largely unacknowledged by the government, while some residents and journalists continue to face repercussions for challenging the official na...
Wuhan 5 Years On: Normalcy Masks Unresolved Pandemic Trauma
Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic's initial outbreak in Wuhan's Huanan seafood market, the city has outwardly resumed normalcy, though the anniversary is largely unacknowledged by the government, while some residents and journalists continue to face repercussions for challenging the official na...
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56% Bias Score
Surge in Four Viruses Strains US Healthcare Systems
Four viruses (influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus) are surging in the U.S., causing widespread illness and impacting healthcare systems, with the CDC reporting high positivity rates and increased hospital visits; vaccines are available for some, but not all, of the viruses.
Surge in Four Viruses Strains US Healthcare Systems
Four viruses (influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and norovirus) are surging in the U.S., causing widespread illness and impacting healthcare systems, with the CDC reporting high positivity rates and increased hospital visits; vaccines are available for some, but not all, of the viruses.
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40% Bias Score
France's Early COVID-19 Response: Internal Communications Reveal Critical Failures
On January 22, 2020, a Chinese patient hospitalized in Paris with a high fever triggered internal discussions within the French Ministry of Health, revealing concerns about the lack of equipment for airport screening and highlighting the significant challenge posed by the numerous flights between Wu...
France's Early COVID-19 Response: Internal Communications Reveal Critical Failures
On January 22, 2020, a Chinese patient hospitalized in Paris with a high fever triggered internal discussions within the French Ministry of Health, revealing concerns about the lack of equipment for airport screening and highlighting the significant challenge posed by the numerous flights between Wu...
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Youth Mental Health: Half Report Poor Well-being
The 2024 Young Adult Health Monitor reveals that approximately half of Dutch 16-25 year-olds rate their mental health as poor to very poor, particularly those aged 21-25, living alone, or experiencing financial difficulties; however, slight improvements are noted compared to 2022.
Dutch Youth Mental Health: Half Report Poor Well-being
The 2024 Young Adult Health Monitor reveals that approximately half of Dutch 16-25 year-olds rate their mental health as poor to very poor, particularly those aged 21-25, living alone, or experiencing financial difficulties; however, slight improvements are noted compared to 2022.
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40% Bias Score
Greece Faces Surge in Respiratory Infections
A surge in respiratory infections in Greece, expected to last until March, affects all ages. Professor Athanasios Michos highlights the return to pre-COVID-19 patterns, with influenza and COVID-19 showing competitive dynamics. Low vaccination rates and self-testing misinterpretations contribute to h...
Greece Faces Surge in Respiratory Infections
A surge in respiratory infections in Greece, expected to last until March, affects all ages. Professor Athanasios Michos highlights the return to pre-COVID-19 patterns, with influenza and COVID-19 showing competitive dynamics. Low vaccination rates and self-testing misinterpretations contribute to h...
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28% Bias Score
German Court Hears Mask Fraud Case, Charges Dropped
Two businesspeople in Germany face charges related to selling low-quality Corona protective masks, procured from China during the pandemic, to pharmacies, though initial fraud charges were dropped; one defendant is a local politician.
German Court Hears Mask Fraud Case, Charges Dropped
Two businesspeople in Germany face charges related to selling low-quality Corona protective masks, procured from China during the pandemic, to pharmacies, though initial fraud charges were dropped; one defendant is a local politician.
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40% Bias Score
Global Survey Shows High Trust in Science Despite Pandemic
A global survey of almost 72,000 people across 68 countries reveals high trust in science, despite the COVID-19 pandemic; trust is linked to demographics and political views, raising concerns about science's role in policy.
Global Survey Shows High Trust in Science Despite Pandemic
A global survey of almost 72,000 people across 68 countries reveals high trust in science, despite the COVID-19 pandemic; trust is linked to demographics and political views, raising concerns about science's role in policy.
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40% Bias Score
Global Survey: Public Trust in Science Remains High Despite Pandemic
A global survey of almost 72,000 individuals across 68 countries refutes claims of a widespread crisis of confidence in science, revealing that 78 percent believe scientists produce high-quality research; however, integrating scientific findings into policy decisions which restrict personal freedoms...
Global Survey: Public Trust in Science Remains High Despite Pandemic
A global survey of almost 72,000 individuals across 68 countries refutes claims of a widespread crisis of confidence in science, revealing that 78 percent believe scientists produce high-quality research; however, integrating scientific findings into policy decisions which restrict personal freedoms...
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44% Bias Score
Flu Cases Stabilizing in Canada, but Regional Variations Persist
As of mid-January 2024, flu cases in Canada are stabilizing nationally at 11.8 percent positivity, although Ontario shows 13.5 percent, exceeding the national average of 8.5 percent; COVID-19 and RSV infections are declining, with the highest RSV rates in the prairie provinces (11.9 percent).
Flu Cases Stabilizing in Canada, but Regional Variations Persist
As of mid-January 2024, flu cases in Canada are stabilizing nationally at 11.8 percent positivity, although Ontario shows 13.5 percent, exceeding the national average of 8.5 percent; COVID-19 and RSV infections are declining, with the highest RSV rates in the prairie provinces (11.9 percent).
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12% Bias Score
Mental Health of Dutch Young Adults: Half Report Poor Well-being
The 2024 Health Monitor Young Adults reveals that approximately half of Dutch 16-25 year-olds rate their mental health as poor to very poor, with those aged 21-25, living alone, or struggling financially most affected; however, slight improvements are seen compared to 2022.
Mental Health of Dutch Young Adults: Half Report Poor Well-being
The 2024 Health Monitor Young Adults reveals that approximately half of Dutch 16-25 year-olds rate their mental health as poor to very poor, with those aged 21-25, living alone, or struggling financially most affected; however, slight improvements are seen compared to 2022.
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44% Bias Score
France to End Reimbursement of Rapid Covid-19 Tests
France will stop reimbursing rapid Covid-19 tests in pharmacies after the winter epidemic season, costing patients €19.50 per test, despite concerns from pharmacists about public health consequences and a potential clash with the government's healthcare spending promises.
France to End Reimbursement of Rapid Covid-19 Tests
France will stop reimbursing rapid Covid-19 tests in pharmacies after the winter epidemic season, costing patients €19.50 per test, despite concerns from pharmacists about public health consequences and a potential clash with the government's healthcare spending promises.
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44% Bias Score
Respiratory Illness Surge Overwhelms Canadian Hospitals
Canada's hospitals are overwhelmed by a surge in flu, RSV, and COVID-19 cases, leading to longer wait times and at least one death; while some regions are seeing declines, others are experiencing increases, creating uneven pressure on the healthcare system.
Respiratory Illness Surge Overwhelms Canadian Hospitals
Canada's hospitals are overwhelmed by a surge in flu, RSV, and COVID-19 cases, leading to longer wait times and at least one death; while some regions are seeing declines, others are experiencing increases, creating uneven pressure on the healthcare system.
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24% Bias Score