Asia-Pacific leaders condemn war, renew calls for … BANGKOK (AP) — Leaders from around the Asia-Pacific called for an end to Russia’s war on Ukraine and pledged to steer the region’s economies toward sustainable growth as they wrapped up summit meetings Saturday. Host Thailand garnered a diplomatic coup in managing to bridge divisions among the 21 members of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum […]
Holidays could bring rise in flu, RSV MEMPHIS, Tenn. — As three viruses impact our health care system, health officials urge people to think twice before gathering for the holidays. While Thanksgiving is known for bringing people together, one Mid-South health practitioner is asking you to consider the risk before gathering. Regina Goulder of Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare says, “People want to […]
US envoy Kerry positive for COVID as UN climate talks … SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — John Kerry, the top U.S. envoy at this year’s U.N. climate talks in Egypt, has tested positive for COVID-19, a spokesperson said late Friday night, another potential setback for negotiations that were already going into overtime with no result in sight. “He is fully vaccinated and boosted and experiencing mild […]
‘Viral jambalaya’: Early flu adding to woes for US … As Americans head into the holiday season, a rapidly intensifying flu season is straining hospitals already overburdened with patients sick from other respiratory infections. More than half the states have high or very high levels of flu, unusually high for this early in the season, the government reported Friday. Those 27 states are mostly in […]
Pfizer booster spurs immune response to new omicron … Pfizer said Friday that its updated COVID-19 booster may offer some protection against newly emerging omicron mutants even though it’s not an exact match. Americans have been reluctant to get the updated boosters rolled out by Pfizer and rival Moderna, doses tweaked to target the BA.5 omicron strain that until recently was the most common […]
Doctors warn of COVID-19, RSV and flu ahead of Thanksgiving Public health officials are urging appropriate precautions before Thanksgiving to help slow the spread of coronavirus and respiratory viruses.
Indian Health Service steps up COVID, other vaccine … PHOENIX (AP) — The Indian Health Service announced Thursday that all tribal members covered by the federal agency will be offered a vaccine at every appointment when appropriate, under a new vaccine strategy. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, American Indians and Alaska Natives have had some of the highest COVID-19 vaccination rates across the country. But […]
Africa CDC chief urges more COVID-19 testing as cases … KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — The head of Africa’s top public health institute is urging authorities across the continent to step up COVID-19 testing amid a concerning rise in new cases in some countries. The continent of 1.3 billion people saw a 37% rise in new cases over the past week, Ahmed Ogwell, acting director of […]
US home births rise in pandemic, to highest level … U.S. home births increased slightly in the pandemic’s second year, rising to the highest level in decades, according to a government report published Thursday. Among almost 4 million births in 2021, nearly 52,000 occurred at home, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report showed. That’s up about 12% from 2020, following a 22% rise […]
Home births rose during pandemic to highest level … U.S. home births increased slightly in the pandemic’s second year, rising to the highest level in decades, according to a government report published Thursday.
Chinese city plans 250,000 quarantine beds to fight … BEIJING (AP) — China’s southern metropolis of Guangzhou announced plans Thursday to build quarantine facilities for nearly 250,000 people to fight surging coronavirus outbreaks even as the national government tries to reduce the impact of anti-disease controls that have confined millions of people to their homes. Guangzhou, a city of 13 million people and the […]
