(2021-06-01). From the Somme to COVID, the Deadly Toll of Bad Leadership. counterpunch.org Dominic Cummings criticised the British government response to the Covid-19 pandemic as a case of "lions led by donkeys", a phrase commonly used to describe British military leaders in the First World War. He may have intended simply to abuse Boris Johnson and some of his ministers as catastrophically inept, but the comparison is valid
(2021-06-01). The safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines for children. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org A coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccine is now available to children ages 12 through 15 in the U.S. Here's what parents, caregivers and children need to know about the safety and effectiveness of the vaccine, the possible side effects, and the benefits of getting vaccinated. This is written by Mayo Clinic Staff and you can …
(2021-06-01). Mayo Clinic offers COVID-19 walk-in vaccine clinics in Minnesota. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic in Rochester and at its Health System sites continue to offer patients, visitors and staff additional convenient opportunities to be vaccinated for COVID-19. All domestic and international patients, visitors and staff who want to be vaccinated for COVID-19 have a couple of opportunities to do so at walk-in clinics this week: Mayo Clinic …
(2021-06-01). Mayo Clinic updates masking, in-person meeting guidance. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released guidance on May 13 stating that people who are fully vaccinated for COVID-19 do not need to socially distance or wear a mask indoors in most settings. This updated guidance excluded certain environments, including health care facilities. Mayo Clinic has reviewed its guidance for masking, distancing and …
(2021-06-01). Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine graduates ease physician shortage in world affected by COVID-19 pandemic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Ninety-eight students took part in commencement events on Friday, May 21, at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine ? Arizona Campus and Sunday, May 23, at Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine. This is the first multistate commencement for Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and the first commencement for the inaugural class of students …
(2021-06-01). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: Dissecting COVID-19 research and putting data in perspective. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths in the U.S. continues to decline. However, cases of COVID-19 are increasing in younger populations. "It's becoming a childhood disease," says Dr. Gregory Poland, an infectious diseases expert and head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. "Children have composed over 16,000 hospitalizations for COVID-19 and about 300 have died." …
(2021-06-01). Over 200 Brazilian Cities Rise Up Against "Genocidal" Bolsonaro. orinocotribune.com Massive rallies call for impeachment of Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro | On Saturday, Brazilians took to the streets to protest against the chaos created by President Jair Bolsonaro's mishandling of the COVID-19 pandemic. | Demonstrations were a response to the tragedy of over 459,000 Brazilian lives taken by COVID-19, and the recklessness of their president faced with the crisis. | Currently, Bolsonaro is under investigation by a Senatorial Commission which is evaluating his COVID-19 policies and actions, including recommending the use of unproven drugs, and pressuring local officials to prevent sanitary…
(2021-06-01). Australian educators demand immediate reinstatement of David O'Sullivan. wsws.org CFPE meetings have passed resolutions in support of London bus driver David O'Sullivan, who has been victimised after fighting for COVID-19 health and safety protection in his workplace.
(2021-06-01). Australian COVID outbreak in Victoria hits aged-care homes. wsws.org There is widespread anger over the fact that most aged-care workers are yet to be vaccinated, and they are again being compelled to work at multiple facilities to make ends meet.
(2021-06-01). Biden Should Make Normalizing Relations with Cuba "A Priority" dissidentvoice.org 
Waiting in line for food in Cuba. Photo credit: UPI.com Silvia from Miami, Eduardo from Hialeah, Abel from Lakeland. The names pour in on the donations page for "Syringes to Cuba" as Carlos Lazo promotes the campaign on his popular Facebook livestream. An energetic Cuban-American high school teacher in Seattle, Lazo created a group called …
(2021-06-01). My Covid-19 Teaching Year. tomdispatch.com It seems appropriate that the 2020-2021 school year in Portland, Oregon, began amid toxic smoke from the catastrophic wildfires that blanketed many parts of the state for almost two weeks. The night before the first day of school, the smoke alarm in my bedroom went off. Looking back, I see it as a clarion call, a shrieking, beeping warning of all the threats, real and existential, we'd face in the year to come. On that first day of what would be that fall's online version of school, I was still reeling from the loss of one of my dear friends. As wildfires approached her remote Sonoma County, California, home, she…
(2021-06-01). On US Memorial Day: American ruling class declares pandemic "over," as 500 die every day. wsws.org On a day supposedly set aside to commemorate the dead, the corporate media and political establishment devoted their efforts to spreading complacency and forgetfulness about the horrific toll of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2021-06-01). Autoworkers at Sterling Heights Assembly Plant speak out against relaxation of CDC guidelines, end to COVID restrictions. wsws.org Autoworkers have dealt with massive outbreaks inside major plants in recent months, and many have lost loved ones and coworkers to the terrible virus.
(2021-06-01). New COVID-19 variant in Vietnam highlights global danger. wsws.org The virus mutations and the COVID-19 surge across Southeast Asia underscore the worldwide character of the public health emergency.
(2021-06-01). What's new in COVID TRIPS waiver negotiations? peoplesdispatch.org Sangeeta Shashikant from the Third World Network looks at the position of different countries, how pharmaceuticals are profiting from the crisis, and the urgent need for the negotiations to be fast tracked and concluded.
(2021-06-01). Tire workers die of COVID in Argentina after pseudo-left-led union enforces return to work. wsws.org The SUTNA union and its pseudo-left leaders have suppressed workers' opposition to unsafe conditions and have kept them on the job throughout almost the entire pandemic.
(2021-06-01). World Health Assembly 74: One year into the pandemic. popularresistance.org One year into the pandemic, the World Health Assembly is holding its annual meeting. The continued financial challenges loomed over delegates as they discussed the possibility of a Pandemic Treaty, local production of medicines, and WHO's COVID-19 response…
(2021-06-01). Saturday 6/19: Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom Festival in Antioch. indybay.org Grace Arms, 3415 Oakley Rd, Antioch, CA 94509 | Please follow COVID safety protocols.
(2021-06-01). Selected Articles: Depopulation and the mRNA Vaccine. globalresearch.ca 
By At no time does the article mention the eugenist nature of deliberate population reduction, in connection with the covid plandemic, the coerced…
(2021-06-01). Sri Lankan SEP holds important meeting on COVID-19 catastrophe in India. wsws.org SEP (Sri Lanka) General Secretary Wije Dias said that the online meeting represented "a new stage" in the struggle to build an Indian section of the ICFI.
(2021-06-01). Vaccine apartheid in Palestine: Israel's silent war. greenleft.org.au In violation of its obligations and responsibilities as an occupying power, Israel has taken little effort in vaccinating Palestinians, reports Jyotsna Singh.
(2021-06-01). German Courts: more questioning of the legality of Coronavirus restrictions. ukhumanrightsblog.com 
On 28th of April I wrote up a judgment by Weimar District Court Judge Dettmar against masks and social distancing in schools, and his subsequent handling by the police and District Prosecutor. Judge Dettmar's decision of the 8th of April was overturned last week and the proceedings were discontinued. The same court had produced a …
(2021-06-01). Australian government belatedly moves to vaccinate aged home residents, workers. wsws.org Thousands of aged care residents and workers are now at risk of serious health complications and death through coronavirus infection.
(2021-06-01). US steelworkers union negotiating sellout deal to end strike at Allegheny Technologies. wsws.org The USW is pushing for ATI to transfer its health care plan into a union-managed fund to safeguard the interests of the union bureaucracy, while it takes direct responsibility for enforcing cuts to workers' health care benefits.
(2021-06-01). Consumer Health: Antidepressants and tinnitus. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Tinnitus is the perception of noise or ringing in the ears. A common problem, tinnitus affects about 15% to 20% of people. Tinnitus isn't a condition itself — it's a symptom of an underlying condition, such as age-related hearing loss, ear injury or a circulatory system disorder. Tinnitus also can be caused by a number …
(2021-06-01). Dr. Prathibha Varkey named president of Mayo Clinic Health System. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. ? Prathibha Varkey, M.B.B.S., has been named president of Mayo Clinic Health System, effective August 16, 2021.Dr. Varkey will partner with Mary Jo Williamson, chief administrative officer, Mayo Clinic Health System, to lead the strategy and operations of the health system's 17 hospitals and nearly 50 community clinics across Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin."We're …
(2021-06-01). AI-enabled EKGs find difference between numerical age and biological age significantly affects health, longevity. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. — You might be older ? or younger ? than you think. A new study found that differences between a person's age in years and his or her biological age, as predicted by an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled EKG, can provide measurable insights into health and longevity. The AI model accurately predicted the age …
(2021-06-01). Consumer Health: Meditation for healthy living. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World Meditation Day will be observed on Friday, May 21, which makes this a good time to learn more about the benefits of meditation. Meditation is a type of mind-body medicine that's been practice for thousands of years. Of the many forms of meditation, most have in common a quiet setting, a comfortable position, focused …
(2021-06-01). Consumer Health: Understanding the link between depression and pain. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Depression is a mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest. It affects how you feel, think and behave, and it can lead to emotional and physical problems. Depression and pain are closely related. Depression can cause pain, and pain can cause depression. Sometimes pain and depression create a vicious cycle …
(2021-06-01). Consumer Health: Recovering from a stroke. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is National Stroke Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about stroke and stroke rehabilitation. Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S. and a major cause of serious disability for adults. More than 795,000 people in the U.S. have a stroke each year, according to the Centers …
(2021-06-01). Consumer Health: What do you know about Lou Gehrig's disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org May is ALS Awareness Month, which makes this a good time to learn more about Lou Gehrig's disease, which is also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive nervous system disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control. More than 5,000 people …
(2021-06-01). Infographic: Cardiac ablation. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Learn more about cardiac ablation.More healthtip infographics: mayohealthhighlights.startribune.com…
(2021-06-01). Consumer Health: What do you know about inflammatory bowel disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org World IBD Day will be observed on Wednesday, May 19, which makes this a good time to learn more about how these disorders are similar and different. Inflammatory bowel disease, also known as IBD, is an umbrella term used to describe disorders that involve chronic inflammation of your digestive tract. Inflammatory bowel disease can be …
(2021-06-01). Mayo Clinic Q and A: 21st century stroke prevention strategies. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: A family member had a stroke a month ago. I'm 45 years old, and I maintain a healthy lifestyle with regular exercise and a good diet. What steps can I take to make sure this doesn't happen to me? ANSWER: A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted …
(2021-06-01). Mayo Clinic Cancer Center joins national call to get HPV vaccinations back on track. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. ? Mayo Clinic Cancer Center has joined 71 National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer centers in calling on the nation's health care providers, parents and young adults to help get HPV vaccinations back on track. HPV causes several types of cancers, and nearly everyone gets infected with HPV by age 50. "Mayo Clinic recommends …
(2021-05-31). Wealth Inequality in LatAm Increased During the COVID Pandemic. orinocotribune.com While extreme poverty in Latin America reached its highest level in the last two decades with an increase of 12.5%, the number of billionaires in the region has gone up by 40% since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. | The wealthiest people in Latin America have managed to further increase their wealth thanks to the re-evaluation of stock markets during the pandemic. | The latest data from Forbes magazine confirms these facts, noting that in Latin America and the Caribbean, the number of billionaires has shot up 40% since the pandemic began. | At the beginning of 2020, when the virus had just broken out,…
(2021-05-31). India COVID-19 Variant Spreads to Neighboring Asian Countries. telesurenglish.net While India is still showing a slow pace in handling its domestic virus surge caused by a highly transmissible mutated variant, COVID-19 variants that were detected in India continue to be exported to neighboring countries, triggering a wave of epidemic resurgence in more Asian countries. | RELATED: | In just a few weeks, the B.1.617 variant has become the dominant strain across India, and now there are more than…
(2021-05-31). What Matters About The Origins Of The COVID-19 Virus. popularresistance.org Up until recently I dismissed the hypothesis that the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 escaped from a Chinese lab as a crackpot conspiracy theory meant to increase anti- China sentiment in the US. Then two friends gave me very well researched articles making the case that the Lab Theory, as I will call it, was credible and should not be dismissed. | There is as yet no proof for either the Lab Theory hypothesis, or for the From Nature hypothesis. Still, the issue will rage in the mainstream media. If we don't address it properly, we will look ignorant, and we will be dismissed. | Here are the key points to make in…
(2021-05-31). Nicaragua, Among the 10 Safest Countries in the World to Visit Despite COVID-19. orinocotribune.com 
The Spanish tour operator Planyts published the study " All countries of the world were analyzed. | Nicaragua appears on the list as one of the safest destinations to travel during the Covid-19 pandemic. | According to the publication, the land of lakes and vol…
(2021-05-31). Alone Again: Migrant workers in India fight for survival. peoplesdispatch.org The sudden nationwide lockdown announced in March 2020 by the Center created a grave socio-economic crisis that hurt migrant workers the most. The lockdown triggered a reverse migration on a massive scale. Who can forget the visuals telling traumatic tales of their desperation? Stung by that bitter experience—which invited wide criticism—the central government has left it to each state to decide whether to impose a lockdown to tackle the second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic. It has also left it to states to determine how intense and long-lasting they want their lockdowns. | In March 2020, India had of…
(2021-05-31). As Tourism Returns, We Can't Allow Cruise Companies to Destroy Coral Reefs for Profit. commondreams.org "The Covid-19 pandemic put much of the tourism industry on hold. Once restrictions are lifted, we need to be wary of what comes next." | www.commondreams.org/sites/default/files… …
(2021-05-31). We Can't Trust Big Pharma to Make Enough Vaccines. thenation.com We Can't Trust Big Pharma to Make Enough Vaccines…
(2021-05-31). EU Commission Approves Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine for Adolescents. telesurenglish.net Member States will now be able to extend their immunization campaigns for people aged 12 to 15, said European Health Commissioner Stella Kiyriakides on her Twitter account. | THUS, the EU followed the recommendation of the European Medicines Agency (EMA), which made the decision last Friday. | RELATED: | The immunizer, with messenger RNA technology, thus became the first preparation against Covid-19 approved in the bloc for c…
(2021-05-31). "Clarify the Confusion" regarding the Covid Vaccine and the "Green Passport": Open Letter to Israel's Prime Minister. globalresearch.ca To…
(2021-05-31). Video: "All Roads Lead to the Vaccine": Full Interview with Dr. Peter McCullough. globalresearch.ca On May 19, …
(2021-05-31). AU Says COVID-19 Vaccine Hoarding Aggravates Inequitable Access. telesurenglish.net The African Union (AU) on Monday expressed its deep concern about the inequitable access to COVID-19 vaccines, which was aggravated by the growing trend of vaccine hoarding. | RELATED: | The statement was made by the Peace and Security Council of the 55-member pan-African bloc on Monday, which followed the Council's recent meeting that dwelt under the theme "Against COVID-19 by the African Continent: Challenge to Human Security in Afri…
(2021-05-31). Venezuela To Receive Johnson & Johnson Vaccines Through COVAX. telesurenglish.net Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro on Sunday informed that his country expects to receive 5 million U.S. Johnson & Johnson vaccines through the COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access Facility (COVAX). | RELATED: | "The World Health Organization (WHO) committed to send the doses by June. We hope that the schedule will be met," he said and explained that Venezuela paid US$120 million to receive the immunizer. | This acquisition will allo…
(2021-05-31). Death of young student on hospital floor lays bare Argentina's COVID-19 crisis. wsws.org The reopening of Argentina's economy this year rapidly resulted in a second and deadlier wave of the pandemic with a daily average that exceeds 30,000 new cases.
(2021-05-31). Mass demonstrations in Brazil against Bolsonaro's homicidal response to COVID pandemic. wsws.org There is a widespread perception within the population that the COVID-19 catastrophe in Brazil is the result of a deliberate policy of social murder.
(2021-05-31). COVID-19 in India: A tale of crumbling health systems and political one-upmanship. peoplesdispatch.org India's government had a year to ramp up its health infrastructure. Instead, crucial time was lost in denial, underestimation, political one-upmanship and blame games…