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world1 month ago•4 min saved

US Exits WHO, Halting Funding and Engagement

The United States has formally withdrawn from the World Health Organization, ending all funding and recalling staff after accusing the agency of mishandling the Covid-19 pandemic and being too China-centric. Washington says it will maintain only limited bilateral health engagement and pursue NGO partnerships to support disease surveillance as the WHO faces a funding shortfall and the international pandemic treaty moves forward without US participation.

via BBC|

#funding #pandemic #us

world1 month ago•16 min saved

Cameron: America Lost Its Science, Finds Sanity in New Zealand

Filmmaker James Cameron says the U.S. has turned away from science and become deeply polarized, prompting his relocation to New Zealand, where he praises high vaccination rates and a more sane, collaborative society, contrasting it with America’s current climate and Trump-era politics.

via Variety|

#james-cameron #new-zealand #pandemic

games1 month ago•7 min saved

Animal Crossing's latest update revives a pandemic-era island sanctuary

With a major update and Switch 2 upgrade, Animal Crossing: New Horizons draws the author back to Alba, reviving pandemic-era nostalgia through a pirate-kappa hotel, easier terraforming with L, a Mr. Resetti service to wipe the island, farming and cooking recipes, and new Slumber Islands to enjoy with friends, underscoring the game's soothing pace and enduring community-driven charm.

via The Guardian|

#animal-crossing #games #island-life

world1 month ago•7 min saved

COVID lingers into year seven with a stubborn global toll

As COVID-19 enters its seventh year, the pandemic persists with high transmission and ongoing waves—the US reports a 12th major wave and over 1.2 million official deaths, while global excess mortality runs into tens of millions (central estimates around 27 million); about 1 million infections per day in recent times and Long COVID affecting millions, underscoring that the toll endures even as public attention has shifted.

via Boing Boing|

#covid-19 #long-covid #mortality

science1 month ago•314 min saved

Pandemic-era beaks: UCLA juncos show rapid, reversible evolution

UCLA researchers found dark-eyed junco songbirds on campus hatched in 2021–2022 developed longer beaks, resembling mountain birds, likely in response to a more limited, campus-based diet during Covid-19 closures. After restrictions eased and students returned, birds hatched in 2023–2024 showed shorter beaks again, suggesting a rapid, reversible evolutionary pulse tied to human activity. The team is pursuing genetic data to confirm if these shape changes are genetic, and highlights how quickly wildlife can adapt to urban environments.

via CNN|

#beak-morphology #dark-eyed-junco #pandemic

health2 months ago•5 min saved

Global Impact of the Iconic Vaccine Photo

In December 2020, photographer Jacob King captured the historic moment of Margaret Keenan receiving the first COVID-19 vaccine dose in Coventry, a symbolic event marking hope in the pandemic, which gained worldwide attention and symbolized a turning point in the fight against COVID-19.

via BBC|

#covid-19 #health #history

health2 months ago•8 min saved

COVID-19 Deaths in Alaska Reach 1 in 500

During the three-year COVID-19 pandemic in Alaska, 1,564 residents died, equating to 1 in 500 people, with higher mortality among unvaccinated and certain racial groups, and significant impacts from the delta variant. The report highlights the evolving nature of the pandemic and the importance of vaccination in saving lives.

via Anchorage Daily News|

#alaska #covid-19 #deaths

health2 months ago•6 min saved

Indian Scientists Warn of Bird Flu's Potential to Trigger a Pandemic

Indian researchers have used computer simulations to model how H5N1 bird flu could spread to humans and what early interventions might contain an outbreak, emphasizing the narrow window for effective action to prevent a potential pandemic.

via BBC|

#bird-flu #h5n1 #health

health2 months ago•0 min saved

Assessing the Pandemic Threat of Bird Flu and Its Resistance to Fever

The article discusses the potential of bird flu to become the next pandemic, examining the current scientific understanding and risks associated with the virus.

via Nature|

#bird-flu #disease-outbreak #health

science3 months ago•55 min saved

Advancing Phylogenetic Confidence and Uncertainty Measurement in Pandemic Genomics

The article introduces SPRTA, a new computational method for assessing confidence in phylogenetic trees at pandemic scales, addressing limitations of existing support measures by focusing on mutational origins rather than topology, and demonstrating its efficiency and accuracy in large SARS-CoV-2 datasets.

via Nature|

#branch-support #mutational-history #pandemic

health4 months ago•9 min saved

1970s Life-Saving Machine Finds New Purpose Post-Pandemic

A 1970s-developed life-saving ECMO machine is experiencing renewed importance post-pandemic, helping patients like Kelli Gehrke and Ethan Noack survive severe heart and lung failures, with hospitals expanding their ECMO capabilities and teams to save more lives, despite high costs and recovery challenges.

via KUOW|

#ecmo #health #heart-failure

world4 months ago•4 min saved

Lone Figure in Eerie London Lockdown of 2020

In September 2020, during London's second lockdown caused by a surge in Covid-19 cases, photographer Andy Hall captured eerie, deserted scenes of the City of London, highlighting the stark contrast to its usual bustling environment and symbolizing the quiet and uncertainty of the pandemic era.

via BBC|

#city-of-london #covid-19 #london-lockdown

business5 months ago•2 min saved

AI and the Future of Work: Shorter Weeks and New Challenges

Zoom's CEO Eric Yuan acknowledges the decline in the platform's popularity post-pandemic and emphasizes the company's need to reinvent itself beyond just videoconferencing, focusing on artificial intelligence and new work models to stay relevant.

via The New York Times|

#ai #business #eric-yuan

science5 months ago•1 min saved

Ancient DNA Reveals Cause of the First Pandemic in History

Ancient DNA analysis has identified the pathogen responsible for the world's first pandemic, shedding light on early disease outbreaks and their impact on human history.

via Archaeology Magazine|

#ancient-dna #archaeology #disease

health5 months ago•3 min saved

Osterholm Warns of 'The Big One' Post-COVID in New Book

Michael Osterholm's new book 'The Big One' analyzes the handling of COVID-19, lessons learned, and explores a realistic nightmare scenario of a future deadly pandemic caused by a virus combining high infectivity and lethality, emphasizing the need for better preparedness.

via CIDRAP|

#covid-19 #future-pandemics #health