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economy3 months ago

Fed Chair Powell Discusses Economic Outlook and Monetary Policy

Chair Powell discussed the Fed's balance sheet management during the pandemic, emphasizing its role in supporting financial stability and economic recovery, and highlighted the effectiveness of the ample reserves framework in controlling interest rates. He also provided an outlook on current economic conditions, noting a cautious approach to policy adjustments amid mixed signals on employment and inflation, and underscored the importance of communication and gradual normalization of the balance sheet.

via Federal Reserve Board (.gov)|
#balance-sheet#economic-outlook#economy
politics1 year ago

House Panel's Final Report Criticizes COVID Response, Highlights Lab Leak Theory

A Republican-led House committee released a final report on the Covid-19 pandemic, criticizing the public health response and suggesting the virus likely emerged from a Wuhan lab. The report faults the World Health Organization for prioritizing China's political interests and criticizes US pandemic measures like social distancing and mask mandates. It praises the Trump administration's travel restrictions and Operation Warp Speed but accuses health officials of overselling vaccines and ignoring natural immunity. The report calls for improved national stockpiles and domestic manufacturing of medications.

via CNN|
#covid-19#house-committee#lab-leak-theory
politics1 year ago

COVID Critic Jay Bhattacharya Tapped to Lead NIH Amid Controversy

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Jay Bhattacharya and Marty Makary, both critics of strict COVID-19 measures, to lead major health agencies. Their views, once considered fringe, have gained traction as public sentiment shifts against some pandemic policies like school closures and lockdowns. Experts remain divided on the effectiveness of these measures, with some arguing they were necessary to prevent virus spread, while others claim they caused more harm than good. The debate highlights ongoing tensions in assessing the pandemic response and its impact on public trust in health agencies.

via POLITICO|
#covid-19#health-policy#pandemic-response
health1 year ago

"Data Questions Strength of Covid-19 Response Claims"

A study published in Science Advances analyzed nearly 100,000 models to assess the effectiveness of various Covid-19 government policies. The findings revealed no consistent patterns supporting claims about the impact of these policies, indicating significant uncertainty. The authors suggest better data collection and more experimentation with public health policies to improve future responses and regain public trust in science.

via STAT|
#covid-19#data-analysis#government-policies
politics1 year ago

Fauci Faces Heated House Hearing on COVID-19 Origins and Response

Dr. Anthony Fauci testified before a Republican-led House panel investigating the origins of COVID-19 and the government's pandemic response. The hearing, marked by intense partisan debate, saw Republicans grilling Fauci on various issues, including the lab leak theory and pandemic policies, while Democrats defended him. Fauci denied allegations of misconduct and reiterated his stance on the virus's origins and NIH funding. The testimony and a prior closed-door interview will contribute to the subcommittee's final report expected later this year.

via CBS News|
#anthony-fauci#covid-19#house-hearing
politics1 year ago

Fauci Testifies on COVID-19 Origins Amid GOP Scrutiny

Dr. Anthony Fauci testified before a GOP-led House subcommittee on the origins of COVID-19 and the U.S. pandemic response, facing intense questioning about NIH-funded research in China and the credibility of his former agency. Fauci reiterated his openness to both natural and lab-leak theories of the virus's origin and denied any wrongdoing or attempts to evade public records laws. The hearing also addressed controversial pandemic advice and NIH's funding practices.

via PBS NewsHour|
#anthony-fauci#covid-19#house-hearing
health-global-affairs1 year ago

"Preparing for the Next Pandemic: Is the World Ready?"

The world faces the question of whether it will be ready for the next pandemic, as experts emphasize the need for improved global preparedness and response mechanisms. Lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic highlight the importance of investing in public health infrastructure, international cooperation, and early detection and response systems to mitigate the impact of future infectious disease outbreaks.

via Financial Times|
#global-health#health-global-affairs#infectious-diseases
politics1 year ago

"Biden Flips Trump's Attacks on COVID Response and Debt Problems"

President Biden's campaign released a new ad criticizing former President Trump's handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, in response to Trump's question about whether Americans are better off now than four years ago. The ad juxtaposes Trump's past remarks downplaying the pandemic with footage of empty grocery store shelves and emphasizes the impact of the virus. Biden has been highlighting the contrast between his administration's response and Trump's handling of the pandemic, urging voters to consider the situation in March 2020 and warning about the potential consequences of a Trump reelection.

via The Hill|
#biden#campaign-ad#covid-19
health1 year ago

"Nebraska Infectious Diseases Expert Reflects on 4 Years of COVID Response"

Dr. Mark Rupp, Nebraska Medicine’s Infectious Diseases Division Chief, reflects on the four-year anniversary of Nebraska's first COVID-19 case, acknowledging the community's anxiety and the impact of subsequent cases, deaths, and hospital stress. He believes that while public health measures were necessary, they could have been more precise and of shorter duration, tailored to different regions. Looking ahead, he emphasizes the importance of improving ventilation systems to reduce indoor transmission. Rupp also discusses the effectiveness of vaccines and the role of natural immunity, noting that vaccination remains the smarter approach for achieving population immunity. He concludes that the population is now better off due to a combination of vaccination and transmission, with 0.7% of confirmed cases resulting in COVID-related deaths in Douglas County.

via WOWT|
#covid-19#health#nebraska
health1 year ago

"Uncovering the Hidden COVID-19 Death Toll: Study Reveals Surging Unaccounted Mortality"

A new study from Boston University and the University of Pennsylvania provides compelling evidence that many excess mortality cases during the COVID-19 pandemic were actually due to the virus, countering claims attributing these deaths to other factors. The research found that excess deaths from natural causes paralleled reported COVID-19 deaths temporally and geographically, especially in nonmetropolitan areas, highlighting the true impact of the pandemic and the importance of accurate death attribution for public health interventions and future policies. The study estimated 1.2 million excess natural-cause deaths during the first 30 months of the pandemic, with about 163,000 not listed as COVID-19 on death certificates, emphasizing the need for standardized death reporting.

via Neuroscience News|
#covid-19#death-certification#excess-mortality
opinion1 year ago

"The Power of Embracing Mask-Wearing: A Remarkable Gift"

The author argues that wearing masks should be seen as a gift to oneself rather than a dreary obligation, emphasizing the importance of public health tools like air filtration and mucosal vaccines in fighting the pandemic. They discuss the discomfort and societal implications of mask-wearing, advocating for the use of effective respirator masks. The author shares their personal experience with Covid-19 and highlights the lack of public mourning for Covid deaths and the struggles of those with Long Covid. They call for a collective movement to prioritize public health and advocate for necessary measures to combat the pandemic.

via The Spinoff|
#covid-19#long-covid#masking
politics2 years ago

"Lawmakers Grill Fauci on COVID Origins and Social-Distancing Guidelines in Closed-Door Congressional Testimony"

Lawmakers conducted a marathon closed-door interview with Dr. Anthony Fauci, focusing on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, the origins of the virus, and vaccine mandates. Republicans pressed Fauci on the "lab leak" theory and social distancing recommendations, while Democrats defended him as a dedicated public servant. The interview, which lasted 14 hours over two days, is expected to lead to a public hearing in the coming months, with both parties planning to release their own reports based on the findings.

via CBS News|
#congressional-interview#covid-19#dr-anthony-fauci
health-politics2 years ago

Fauci's Testimony: Unraveling COVID-19 Policies and Distancing Guidelines

Dr. Anthony Fauci admitted to lawmakers that the "six feet apart" social distancing recommendation likely lacked scientific basis and "sort of just appeared" without scientific input. The guidelines, which led to prolonged school closures, were disputed by research studies and other health officials. Fauci also acknowledged that vaccine mandates during the pandemic could increase vaccine hesitancy in the future. The House COVID panel's interview with Fauci revealed systemic failures in public health and raised concerns about the decision-making process during the pandemic.

via New York Post |
#anthony-fauci#covid-19#health-politics
politicshealth2 years ago

"House Republicans Uncover 'Drastic Failures' in Fauci's Testimony on COVID"

House Republicans claim that the first day of Anthony Fauci's interview revealed significant oversight failures in research funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, with Fauci admitting to signing off on research grants without personally reviewing proposals and being unable to describe oversight mechanisms for foreign laboratories receiving US funding. Democrats criticize the interview as a political stunt, while Republicans plan to continue questioning Fauci on pandemic policies and origins of COVID-19.

via Washington Examiner|
#anthony-fauci#covid-19#house-republicans