(2022-03-21). Surge in UK COVID cases fuelled by Omicron BA.2. wsws.org Last Thursday, the UK passed a grim milestone of 20 million people infected. This is just short of 30 percent of the entire population.
(2022-03-21). CDC "adjustment" slashes child COVID-19 deaths by 25 percent. wsws.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) slashed its reported number of child COVID-19 deaths by 25 percent Wednesday without any serious explanation, amid an ongoing effort to cover up the ongoing mass death from COVID-19.
(2022-03-21). COVID-19 surges in Solomon Islands. wsws.org Widespread poverty, combined with inadequate government services and emergency support, has inflicted significant hardships on the population amid the pandemic.
(2022-03-21). Retired workers suffering from Long COVID in Flint, Michigan, speak to the Global Workers' Inquest into the COVID-19 Pandemic. wsws.org Ed, a retired auto worker, and Tammy, a retired care worker, have been "living with" COVID-19 for two years, and they've had enough.
(2022-03-21). WorkWeek: UESF Teachers Occupy For Back Pay, Covid, Griffin Charter & CNNC Union Busting. indybay.org WorkWeek covers SF UESF Teachers Occupation For Back Pay & Covid Capitalism, Giffin MIT Charter School Teachers Fighting Corruption & Chinese Union Busting at CNNC In Namibia…
(2022-03-21). Eulogy to the COVID-19 Holocaust. indybay.org "We have to live with COVID-19." What the corporate politicians and their media flunkies are really saying is that they are willing to sacrifice frontline and essential workers, the poor, the Black, the Brown, the Yellow and the Red — as well as the old, the disabled, the ill and those with weakened immune systems — all on the altar of capitalist greed.
(2022-03-21). Labor Party wins South Australian election on back of COVID disaster. wsws.org The Liberal vote plummeted straight after the reopening of the state's borders on November 23, which soon led to the pandemic taking off.
(2022-03-21). German government ends pandemic measures. wsws.org Just as a steep rise in coronavirus cases is leading to the highest incidence levels since the pandemic began, and the number of severe cases is also increasing, the German government is ending all protective measures.
(2022-03-20). Virologist Dr. Stephen Griffin speaks on the COVID pandemic and the Omicron variant. wsws.org A leading expert on the evolution and mutation of viruses discusses the ongoing dangers of the pandemic and the unjustified ending of all public health mitigation efforts in Britain and internationally.
(2022-03-20). China makes progress in developing vaccines against Omicron variant. ecns.cn Positive progress has been made in the development of monovalent and multivalent vaccines against the Omicron variants, a senior Chinese health official told a press conference on Saturday.
(2022-03-20). Science Saturday: Mayo Clinic develops automated system to accelerate diagnoses for patients with rare diseases. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers are working to accelerate the diagnoses of rare diseases and renew hope for patients whose symptoms have defied an explanation ‚Äï‚ÄØsometimes for years or even decades.‚ÄØ The team of genomics experts has developed an automated system called RENEW for tracking new scientific knowledge from around the world of pathogenic genetic variants and applying it to Mayo Clinic patients with rare and undiagnosed diseases. RENEW stands for reanalysis of negative whole-exome/genome data. "We're…
(2022-03-20). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treatment of peripheral artery disease depends on severity of symptoms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my early 50s, and I enjoy hiking and biking. I was active until leg pain brought me to my doctor. I was diagnosed with a blockage of the artery behind my right knee. What is this condition, and what treatments are available? ANSWER: Your condition, called peripheral artery disease, is a common problem in which narrowed arteries reduce the amount of blood that reaches the limbs. The type of blocked artery…
(2022-03-20). Young girl with rare disease gets life-changing diagnosis and targeted therapy at Mayo Clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Rare Disease Day raises awareness of the 30 million people in the U.S. who have a rare disease. Araeya Sell, 13, has spent much of her childhood visiting her health care team and in the hospital. She has endured countless blood draws, scans, procedures and a surgery ‚Äï all in the search for answers to her complex symptoms. "It started in kindergarten when Araeya just kept getting bladder infections," says her mother, Nicole Sell. "Her…
(2022-03-20). Mayo Clinic Minute: What you can eat to avoid kidney stones. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about your kidney health and generate support for those affected by conditions, including kidney stones, kidney infections and kidney disease. It's estimated that 1 in 10 people will get a kidney stone in his or her lifetime. Kidney stones are not only painful, but they can lead to serious complications that may require hospitalization and even surgery. The good news is kidney stones are preventable,…
(2022-03-20). Consumer Health: What is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, also called hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, is a group of inherited disorders that affects an estimated 150,000 people in the U.S., according to the National Library of Medicine. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease causes nerve damage mostly in the peripheral nerves of the arms and legs. This nerve damage results in smaller, weaker muscles. You also may experience loss of sensation and muscle contractions, and difficulty walking. Foot deformities, such as hammertoes and high arches,…
(2022-03-20). Science Saturday: Big data helps in understanding asthma biologic use, outcomes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 25 million Americans have asthma, and that number is increasing every year. In the last 10 years, a number of new medications have become available. Collectively referred to as 'biologics,' these therapies are made to target very specific parts of the body and its immune system. Although they each have different targets, they all are designed to prevent the inflammation that leads to asthma exacerbation. However, it appears…
(2022-03-20). HKSAR gov't to distribute anti-epidemic supply kits to all Hong Kong residents. ecns.cn Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam said on Saturday that anti-epidemic supply kits will be distributed to all Hong Kong residents by the end of March.
(2022-03-20). China vows adherence to dynamic zero-COVID approach. ecns.cn China will stick to the dynamic zero-COVID approach as the line of defense against the epidemic at the moment, a Chinese health official said Friday.
(2022-03-20). Haitians attempt to emigrate. iacenter.org By G. Dunkel March 17, 2022 While the world's attention focuses on the conflict in Ukraine that could quickly escalate, living conditions for the working people of Haiti are still festering. Workers demanding their salaries be tripled have left the streets for the moment. Two out of five Haitians are still "food insecure," which means they get less to eat than they need. Housing, jobs and health care are scarce. Hospitals and schools are closing. Criminal activity on the streets, particularly kidnapping, intensifies. banner reads: "No to kidnapping, no to violence against women" Tens of thousands of Haitians with…
(2022-03-20). Vaccines don't block transmissions but reduce hospitalization & deaths. peoplesdispatch.org Immunologist Dr. Satyajit Rath and NewsClick's Prabir Purkayastha looks at the rising cases in Europe and South-East Asia, as well as wider topics of science, technology and health…
(2022-03-20). Mayo Clinic's 2021 achievements affirm 'Bold. Forward.' strategic vision, staff dedication. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. ‚Äï Mayo Clinic is proud to report a year of extraordinary achievements in 2021, thanks to the hard work and dedication of its more than 73,000 staff members. Mayo Clinic accelerated progress on goals related to its "Bold. Forward." strategic plan to transform health care while continuing to provide leadership in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, Mayo cared for more than 1.4 million patients from every U.S. state and…
(2022-03-20). Health organization urges increased polio vaccinations in the Americas. america.cgtn.com 
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, experts say, many polio control efforts were largely suspended in Brazil and vaccination rates are estimated to continue to decline. Health experts insist that resuming vaccination coverage is critical.
(2022-03-20). Ask the Mayo Mom: Helping children cope with medical experiences. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Parents and caregivers play an important role in helping children feel comfortable with medical care. When possible, sharing age-appropriate information with children before a medical appointment can help ease their fear and anxiety. To help children prepare for a visit with their health care team, it is important that parents and caregivers understand the reason for the visit and what tests or procedures are likely to occur. Child life specialists, who are trained in child…
(2022-03-20). Consumer Health: Who needs a gluten-free diet and why? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Nutrition Month, which makes this a good time to learn why some people need a gluten-free diet. Whole grains are an important part of healthy diet. They are good sources of complex carbohydrates, as well as some key vitamins and minerals. And because whole grains are naturally high in fiber, they may help you feel full and satisfied, which can make it easier to maintain a healthy body weight. Eating more whole-grain…
(2022-03-20). Mayo Clinic researchers recommend investments in vaccine safety in Nature commentary. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The leaders of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group are emphasizing the need for increased long-term study of vaccines and their mechanisms with future safety of patients in mind. Gregory Poland, M.D., and Richard Kennedy, Ph.D., write in their commentary in the scientific journal Nature Reviews Immunology that greater focus on understanding vaccines' downstream effects, not only on immunity but also on all the other biological systems will provide information that can help make vaccines safer…
(2022-03-20). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: New cases of COVID-19 continue downward trend. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org New cases of COVID-19 are down 90% from the peak, with under 75,000 new cases reported last week across the U.S. "What we're observing is a pretty dramatic suppression of cases," explains Dr. Gregory Poland, head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. "This is good news, but we need to be cautious." Dr. Poland warns that there are still people who are vulnerable to COVID-19 infection, including people who are immunocompromised; children under 5 who cannot yet be…
(2022-03-20). Chinese company delivers container lab to help Laos' COVID-19 testing. ecns.cn Biotech company MGI Tech delivered a container laboratory to Laos on Thursday, so as to help the country boost its mass COVID-19 testing capacity and prepare for the gradual re-opening of its borders in 2022.
(2022-03-20). Video: Covid-19: Engineered Destruction of Civil Society: Prof Michel Chossudovsky. globalresearch.ca Destabilizing the social, political and economic structure of 190 sovereign countries cannot constitute a "solution" to combating the virus. But that was the imposed "solution" which was implemented in several stages from the very outset of the corona crisis in …
(2022-03-20). Two more manufacturers for COVID-19 antigen detection reagent apply for registration. ecns.cn Two manufacturers for COVID-19 antigen detection reagent from Hefei applied for registration qualification to enter the market on Wednesday.
(2022-03-20). Cuba reporta 786 nuevos casos de COVID-19 en la jornada del sábado, un ligero descenso respecto al día anterior. cubadebate.cu se realizaron un total de 12 mil 091 muestras para la vigilancia en el día, resultando positivas 786, para un 6,5 % de positividad. Del total de casos, 763 fueron contactos de casos confirmados, 11 con fuente de infección en el extranjero y 12 sin fuente de infección precisada.
(2022-03-20). Xi requires swift containment of latest COVID-19 outbreaks. ecns.cn