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Netherlands Cuts Pandemic Preparedness Funding Despite COVID-19 Experience

The Netherlands' COVID-19 experience, starting with the first confirmed case on February 27, 2020, led to significant societal disruption and a €300 million investment in pandemic preparedness, later rescinded by the government, highlighting ongoing vulnerability.

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Luceño Denies Knowledge of Commission in Madrid City Council Mask Deal

Alberto Luceño, business partner of Luis Medina, testified in court that he did not know the amount he would receive for managing the sale of medical supplies to the Madrid City Council at the beginning of the pandemic; the council purchased medical supplies at inflated prices, with the accused rece...

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German Court Sentences Man for Train Protest

A German court sentenced a 40-year-old man to one year and four months in prison for his involvement in a protest that caused an ICE train in Lower Franconia to execute an emergency braking maneuver on January 6, 2021, endangering 62 passengers; his accomplice was acquitted due to lack of evidence.

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COVID-19 Pandemic's Uneven Impact on the Netherlands

The COVID-19 pandemic hit the Netherlands in February 2020, causing lockdowns, social distancing, and a significant rise in mortality, particularly in the south, exposing inequalities and highlighting vulnerabilities in healthcare and societal resilience.

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French Telework Surge: Reshaping Management and Collaboration

Between 2019 and 2023, telework in France surged from 9% to 26% of salaried employees, prompting significant changes in management, collaboration, and organizational structures, according to Laurent Taskin's new book, "Le Télétravail, un mode de vie.

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Large Study Shows No Link Between COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy and Child Development Issues

A major Scottish study of nearly 25,000 babies born in 2020-2021 found no link between maternal COVID-19 infection or vaccination during pregnancy and developmental problems in children aged 13-15 months, providing reassurance about vaccine safety.

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Dutch Pandemic Habits Persist, But National Preparedness Weakens

Five years post-first-COVID case, 68% of Dutch still sneeze into their elbow, but national preparedness is down with only 850 ICU beds versus a planned 1700, while the US bird flu outbreak adds to concerns.

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lemonde.fr
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France's COVID-19 Response: A Lack of Comprehensive Review Hinders Future Preparedness

France's first COVID-19 death occurred on February 26, 2020, leading to eventual lockdowns and an estimated 170,000 deaths; however, despite multiple inquiries, a comprehensive national review of the crisis's management is lacking, leaving future preparedness in question.

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Slowdown in European Life Expectancy Linked to Lifestyle Factors and COVID-19

A new study in The Lancet Public Health reveals that while life expectancy in Europe has increased, the rate of increase slowed in the 2010s, further impacted by COVID-19, with the UK and Germany among hardest hit, while Nordic countries fared better; the study suggests that government policies can ...

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New Hampshire Artist Robert Seaman, Creator of Daily Doodles, Dies at 92

Robert Seaman, a 92-year-old New Hampshire artist known for his daily doodles created during the COVID-19 pandemic, died on Wednesday after a battle with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and the coronavirus. His work raised $20,000 for charity and brought joy to countless people.

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Lockdown Helped Woman Manage OCD Symptoms

A 22-year-old woman with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) from Ammanford, Wales, reported that the COVID-19 lockdown saved her life by providing a controlled environment that helped manage her symptoms; 1-2% of the UK population has OCD, according to the charity OCD Action.

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European Life Expectancy Slowdown Linked to Lifestyle Factors

A new study in The Lancet Public Health reveals a slowdown in Europe's life expectancy increase since 2011, attributed to rising obesity, inactivity, and poor diet, with the COVID-19 pandemic worsening the situation; this deceleration varies across countries, with the UK experiencing significant cha...

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