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Belfast Covid Memorial Concert Highlights Pandemic's Lasting Grief

A memorial concert in Belfast honored those lost to Covid-19 in Northern Ireland, highlighting the lasting emotional toll on families like Hazel Gray's, who lost both parents within a month of each other in late 2020 and early 2021, and the need for continued support and remembrance initiatives.

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politico.eu
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Inside COBRA: U.K. Crisis Decision-Making

This podcast delves into the operations of the U.K. government's emergency committee, COBRA, featuring interviews with key figures who discuss its role in responding to crises ranging from the Munich Olympics hostage situation to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Madrid Council Fraud Case: €6 Million Commission Scandal Goes to Trial

Luis Medina and Alberto Luceño, accused of defrauding the Madrid City Council of €6 million during the pandemic by inflating prices of medical supplies while concealing their commissions, face nine and 15 years in prison respectively; the defense argues there's no legal obligation to disclose commis...

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New Coronavirus Raises Pandemic Concerns

A new coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, similar to SARS-CoV-2 and MERS, has been discovered in bats in China, raising concerns about its pandemic potential despite currently lacking human transmission; experts urge global preparedness and collaboration, highlighting the ongoing threat of zoonotic spillover.

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US Withdrawal from WHO Raises Concerns about Global Health Equity

The United States' potential withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), a decision prioritized by President Trump, raises major concerns about global health equity and ethical responsibility, particularly given the US's 18% contribution to the WHO budget and its historical leadership role.

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H5N1 Bird Flu Detected in Rats for First Time in U.S.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed the first detection of H5N1 avian flu in four black rats in California in late January 2024, following similar cases in mice and other mammals across the country, raising concerns about the virus's expanding host range amid recent USDA staff cuts.

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COVID-19 Pandemic: Global Impact and Societal Disruption

The COVID-19 pandemic, originating in Wuhan, China in late 2019, rapidly spread globally, forcing unprecedented lockdowns, causing widespread societal disruption, and resulting in significant mortality despite eventual vaccine development.

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Germany's Post-Pandemic Economic Losses Reach €735 Billion

The German Institute for Economic Research (IW) reports €735 billion in economic losses since the pandemic, exceeding losses from previous crises, primarily due to reduced investment and private consumption impacting each citizen by approximately €5600.

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New Bat Coronavirus Can Infect Human Cells, Raising Pandemic Concerns

Researchers in China discovered HKU5-CoV-2, a bat coronavirus that can infect human cells via the ACE2 receptor, raising concerns about a potential new pandemic due to the lack of pre-existing immunity; the virus's ability to infect human cells and its discovery in minks suggest a zoonotic spillover...

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New Bat Coronavirus Raises Pandemic Concerns

Researchers in China discovered a new bat coronavirus, HKU5-CoV-2, which binds to the same human receptor as SARS-CoV-2, raising concerns about potential zoonotic spillover; however, current risk of human transmission is considered low.

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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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Canada Responds to Avian Flu Threat with 500,000 Vaccine Doses

Canada is vaccinating high-risk individuals against the H5N1 avian influenza virus, which has caused widespread death in birds and mammals, raising concerns about its potential to become a human pandemic.

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