Delaware Governor John Carney has announced that the state's Public Health Emergency order, which has been in place since March 13, 2020, will end on May 11, the same day that the federal Public Health Emergency is set to end. The order ensures access to federal emergency assistance and enforces!-->!-->…
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The African continent has shown effective leadership in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic by quickly implementing measures to limit its impact. However, unequal access to medical supplies and vaccines has exposed weaknesses in the global health ecosystem. The African Union, through the Africa!-->…
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An advisory committee to the US health regulator has recommended Pfizer’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine for older adults, voting 7-4 in favor of its efficacy and safety in preventing lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV in people aged 60 and above. However, some members!-->…
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Countries have proposed more than 300 amendments to the WHO International Health Regulations 2005 (IHR) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The proposed amendments were discussed during the second meeting of the Working Group on Amendments to the International Health Regulations. The 194 member!-->…
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The WHO has updated a number of its COVID-19 guidelines including those related to masking, isolation procedures, and treatments. Masks continue to be an important tool in preventing the spread of COVID-19, especially when worn by those who suspect they may have COVID-19, when they are around those!-->…
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Avian flu infection was detected in a 9-year old girl from Ecuador who came in contact with poultry that died without apparent causes. The infection, caused by the avian influenza A(H5) virus, elicited persistent nausea and vomiting symptoms in the girl which progressed into more serious!-->…
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