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"New Analysis Supports Wuhan Lab Origin of Covid-19"

Australian epidemiologist Professor Raina MacIntyre suggests that the possibility of Covid-19 originating from a lab in China is as plausible as the natural origin theory, citing a study using the Grunow-Finke tool to assess intelligence from various sources. She emphasizes the need for a comprehensive investigation into the virus's origins, including input from different disciplines and intelligence sources. MacIntyre points to historical examples, such as the Sverdlovsk anthrax leak, to highlight the potential for lab leaks to be initially misclassified as natural occurrences.

via Yahoo News Australia|

#covid-19 #epidemiologist #health

health2 years ago•4 min saved

Bangladesh Strain of Nipah Virus: A Deadly Crime Thriller Unfolds

The Bangladesh strain of the Nipah virus has a high fatality rate, killing nine out of 10 infected individuals, according to Dr Raman Gangakhedkar, a top epidemiologist. It is crucial to identify the source of the virus to prevent its spread. Gangakhedkar emphasized the need for contact tracing and community mobilization, drawing on the experience of handling previous Nipah outbreaks in Kerala. A nationwide survey has found evidence of Nipah virus circulation in bats across multiple states in India. India is seeking additional monoclonal antibody doses from Australia to combat the virus.

via News18|

#bangladesh-strain #epidemiologist #health

health2 years ago•1 min saved

"EG.5 Emerges as the Newest COVID-19 Variant"

The latest COVID-19 variant, known as EG.5, has been identified and preliminary tests suggest it is slightly more resistant to antibodies in vaccinated individuals, according to Detroit-based epidemiologist Abdul El-Sayed.

via WBUR News|

#antibodies #covid-19 #eg5-variant

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Navigating the End of COVID-19 Public Health Emergencies

The World Health Organization has ended the global public health emergency it declared three years ago as COVID-19 spread around the world, while the U.S. public health emergency is set to end on Thursday, May 11. Epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina discusses where the pandemic stands now and what we should be doing about it.

via PBS NewsHour|

#covid-19 #epidemiologist #health

education2 years ago•4 min saved

Controversy Surrounds American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten.

Epidemiologist Dr. Tracy Høeg accused American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten of misrepresenting her study to Congress to argue that schools should have remained closed during the height of COVID-19. Høeg's study, published by the CDC, found low levels of coronavirus transmission in schools. She claimed that the CDC ignored her study and European data, and instead relied on the AFT's advice. Høeg disagreed with the AFT's requests for mitigation to reopen schools and warned about the dangers of not reopening schools in multiple op-eds.

via New York Post |

#cdc #covid-19 #education