Monthly Archives: March 2022

Three lessons to prepare for the 'next pandemic' – Healthcare IT News

Credit: World Government Summit 2022The Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for the global healthcare community to embrace technology to prevent future pandemics. He warned, however, that employing advanced healthcare systems won’t be sustainable if they are not resilient and able to withstand major threats going forward.Speaking at the World Government Summit […]

COVID-19 Daily Update 3-29-2022 – West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

3/29/2022 The West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR) reports as of March 29, 2022, there are currently 376 active COVID-19 cases statewide. There have been 51 deaths reported since the last report, with a total of 6,794 deaths attributed to COVID-19. DHHR has confirmed the deaths of an 83-year old female from Putnam […]

Gov. Mike Parson declares COVID-19 crisis in Missouri is over – St. Louis Public Radio

More than two years after Missouri had its first documented coronavirus case, Gov. Mike Parson declared on Wednesday the COVID-19 crisis in the state is over.“Thanks to our balanced approach and common sense, we believe the need for COVID-19 crisis response has come to an end,” Parson said.Beginning Friday, the state will shift from tackling […]

Governor Ducey Ends COVID-19 Emergency Declaration with Arizona Prepared for Future – AZGOVERNOR.Gov (.gov)

State, partners have implemented precautions and interventions to mitigate spreadPHOENIX — Governor Doug Ducey is terminating the state’s COVID-19 Declaration of Emergency based on the state reaching thresholds established by the Arizona Department of Health Services that show the virus is no longer as widespread as it once was. The termination takes effect immediately, and follows the recent signing of […]

Why Are People with Allergic Asthma Less Susceptible to Severe COVID? | Newsroom – UNC Health and UNC School of Medicine

March 30, 2022By Mark DerewiczUNC-Chapel Hill Scientists led by Camille Ehre, PhD, show how cells packed with SARS-CoV-2 detach from the upper airway and spread deep into lungs where severe COVID can take root. They also discovered how an asthmatic reaction to allergens battles the virus to hold severe COVID at bay. microscope, colorized. Healthy […]

A third of the world remains totally unvaccinated against COVID: Tedros – UN News

SubscribeAudio HubA third of the world’s population has yet to receive a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine, including a shocking 83 per cent of all Africans, said the head of the World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday.“This is not acceptable to me, and it should not be acceptable to anyone”, said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. “If the world’s […]

The next phase of Covid depends on the Senate – POLITICO

Congress Lawmakers disagree on how to fund more pandemic aid and how urgently additional cash is needed. “We need to have enough vaccines available for the next surge, whatever it is. No one knows. And you can’t just order it the day before,” said Senate HELP Committee Chair Patty Murray (D-Wash.). | Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images […]

COVID-19 Cases Rise Slightly but City Remains at Low Risk and in Good Control of the Virus One Month After Lifting Vax, Mask Requirements – chicago.gov

The COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective, and are an important tool for ending the global pandemic. Vaccines protect you and the people around you, reducing the spread of COVID-19. Learn more at Learn more at Chicago.gov/COVIDVax.COVID-19 Joint Information Center     media.coronavirus@cityofchicago.org Chicago saw a slight increase in new COVID-19 cases and test positivity over the past […]