Tag #Pandemic

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Five Years After COVID-19: Unanswered Questions Remain

This podcast explores the origins of COVID-19, beginning with its detection in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, and its subsequent global spread, causing widespread death and necessitating restrictions such as lockdowns and mask mandates.

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DRC Outbreak: 79 Dead, Malaria Confirmed in 10 of 12 Samples

In the DRC's Panzi health zone, an outbreak since October 24th has caused 79 deaths and 376 cases of an undiagnosed illness; 10 of 12 initial samples tested positive for malaria, although other diseases may be involved.

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Five Years After Covid-19: Unanswered Questions and Lasting Impacts

A French podcast series revisits the Covid-19 pandemic five years after its start, exploring its origins in Wuhan and its lingering impacts using archived material from over 30 podcasts, media reports and expert interviews, addressing unanswered questions and assessing its long-term consequences.

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58 Human Cases of H5N1 Avian Influenza Confirmed in the U.S., Raising Concerns of Mutation

The U.S. is experiencing an H5N1 avian influenza outbreak with 58 confirmed human cases primarily linked to contact with infected cattle; there's no evidence of human-to-human transmission, but concerns exist regarding potential mutation and the upcoming flu season.

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HIV Diagnoses Rise in Europe in 2023

In 2023, 113,000 new HIV diagnoses were reported across 47 European countries—a 2.4% increase from 2022, with eight countries reporting their highest annual case count in a decade, highlighting challenges in prevention and late diagnoses.

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Dutch Mask Deal Fraud Trial

Sywert van Lienden and two others face trial for fraud related to a €100 million mask deal during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Reduced Inequality
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Pandemic Lockdown Inspires Award-Winning Virtual Hamlet

During the 2020 Covid-19 pandemic lockdown, UK actors Sam Crane and Mark Oosterveen created a virtual production of Hamlet within the online game Grand Theft Auto, which was filmed into an award-winning documentary, Grand Theft Hamlet, highlighting the power of online community and creativity during...

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taz.de
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COVID-19 Pandemic's Disproportionate Impact on Mental Health of Young Germans

A DIW Berlin study found that the COVID-19 pandemic had a more significant negative impact on the mental health of younger Germans (under 50) than the 2008-2010 financial crisis, with their mental health recovery lagging compared to older people and resulting in worse mental health in 2022 for the f...

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"H5N1 Outbreak in North America Sparks Global Concern"

"From March to early December 2024, H5N1 avian influenza infected 700 dairy herds, over 1200 poultry facilities, and at least 58 people in the US, prompting international concern and precautionary measures, including vaccine stockpiling."

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Low COVID-19 Booster Uptake Raises Concerns of Winter Outbreak

As of December 2023, only 18% of eligible Americans received the updated COVID-19 booster shot, highlighting the risk of a winter outbreak and emphasizing the need for improved vaccination strategies, especially in low- and middle-income countries with limited access.

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Grippe aviaire H5N1 : risque pandémique aux États-Unis ?

Aux États-Unis, 55 cas humains de grippe aviaire H5N1 ont été recensés en 2024, dont un cas au Canada présentant des mutations inquiétantes, soulevant des craintes de pandémie, aggravées par une réponse gouvernementale jugée inadéquate.

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Pandemic's Impact on Child Development

A study reveals that children who were toddlers during the COVID-19 pandemic experienced reduced vocabulary and slower socio-emotional development compared to their pre-pandemic peers, raising concerns about long-term consequences.

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