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	health Daily update ⋅ July 17, 2021
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	CNN Covid-19 'is becoming a pandemic of the unvaccinated,' CDC director says CNN (CNN) With Covid-19 cases rising in all 50 states, health officials say it's clear that unvaccinated people are both driving the increase in cases and are most at risk. "This is becoming a pandemic of the unvaccinated," US Centers for Disease Control and ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post UK daily infections top 50000 days before virus rules eased The Washington Post LONDON — The U.K. recorded more than 50,000 new coronavirus cases in one day Friday for the first time in six months, as the British government's top medical adviser warned that the number of people hospitalized with COVID-19 could hit "quite scary" ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Covid-19 risk for some unvaccinated people is higher than it's ever been, expert says CNN (CNN) Expectations that the US would find itself returning to a pre-pandemic normalcy this summer are quickly giving way to the realities of a prolonged fight against Covid-19, as a rise in infections had now been recorded in all 50 states. And health officials ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Delta Variant Is Spreading Fast And New Cases Are Rising. Is Time To Mask Up Again? NPR After declining steeply for six months, coronavirus cases are once again on the rise, thanks to the delta variant. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Friday that new cases are up by nearly 70% in just a week. Hospitalizations are also up ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR US COVID Deaths Are Rising Again. Experts Call It A 'Pandemic Of The Unvaccinated' NPR The death rate from COVID-19 in the U.S. is rising steadily for the first time in months as the nation grapples with a renewed burst of cases in what's become "a pandemic of the unvaccinated," the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Monkeypox Case Is Discovered in Texas The New York Times A case of monkeypox, a rare but potentially serious viral illness, has been identified in a Texas resident who recently returned from Nigeria, health officials said on Friday. They said that the risk that the virus would spread to others was believed to be low. Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post 'Pandemic of the unvaccinated' burdens busy US hospitals The Washington Post With the highly contagious delta variant spreading rapidly, cases in the U.S. are up around 70% over the last week, hospital admissions have climbed about 36% and deaths rose by 26%, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN The latest on the Covid-19 pandemic CNN Doctors say most new Covid-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths are among unvaccinated people. Meanwhile, with just days to go until the Olympics, organizers announced changes to the medal ceremony, which will include ... Flag as irrelevant
	The Washington Post Rare monkeypox virus reported in Dallas resident The Washington Post Dallas County health authorities are reporting a case of rare monkeypox virus in an individual who traveled from Nigeria to Dallas. The person, a Dallas city resident, is hospitalized and in stable condition, according to a statement Friday from the Dallas ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR New Study Says Nearly 3/4 Million Cancers A Year Linked To Alcohol Use NPR At least 4% of the world's newly diagnosed cases of esophageal, mouth, larynx, colon, rectum, liver and breast cancers in 2020, or 741,300 people, can be attributed to drinking alcohol, according to a study in the July 13 edition of Lancet Oncology. Men ... Flag as irrelevant
	CNN Singapore and the UK are both planning to 'live with Covid.' They are worlds apart on how to do that CNN (CNN) More than a year and a half into the coronavirus pandemic, the world's rich nations are beginning to accept that Covid-19 is not going away -- despite high vaccination rates drastically cutting the number of hospitalizations and deaths. But while they ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com Genes from tiny viruses can turn bacteria into superbugs Livescience.com Viruses that infect bacteria may drive the evolution of drug-resistant superbugs by inserting their genes into the bacterial DNA, a new study suggests. The bacteria-attacking viruses, called phages, act as parasites in that they depend on their hosts for survival. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Badger cull considered in attempt to tackle bovine TB BBC News Agriculture Minister Edwin Poots has started a public consultation in which he has outlined a series of measures. The disease costs the taxpayer up to £40m a year and Mr Poots said the ... Flag as irrelevant
	CBS News Bay Area health officials urge all residents to wear masks indoors CBS News "We are asking our residents to collectively come together again in this effort to stem the rising cases until we can assess how our hospital capacity will be impacted," said San Francisco Health Officer Dr. Susan Philip. Flag as irrelevant
	CNN CDC warns Covid-19 vaccines might not protect people who are immunocompromised CNN (CNN) The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Friday warned people who are immunocompromised that the Covid-19 vaccine may not have been effective for them and encouraged them to take precautions as if they were not vaccinated. Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times CDC Director Warns of a 'Pandemic of the Unvaccinated' The New York Times Cases, hospitalizations and deaths remain far below last winter's peak, and vaccines are effective against Delta, but the C.D.C. director, Dr. Rochelle P. Walensky, urged people to get fully vaccinated to receive robust protection, pleading: "Do it for yourself, your ... Flag as irrelevant
	Daily Beast Tucker Carlson Hyped These Fringe COVID Theories. The Science Just Fell Apart. Daily Beast Fox News host Tucker Carlson and his fellow COVID-19 deniers have pounced on two controversial claims recently, arguing that face masks endanger children and that a drug used for parasitic worms could potentially treat COVID-19. Some have cited two ... Flag as irrelevant
	750 KXL After Declines, Oregon Again Sees Rise in COVID-19 Cases U.S. News & World Report PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — As the highly transmissible delta variant sweeps across the nation — fueling an increase in COVID-19 cases — Oregon is no exception. Flag as irrelevant
	oregonlive.com 'Why the hell did we do that?': How unique Oregon law prevents COVID-19 vaccine mandates for health care workers oregonlive.com In Oregon and across the country, a growing segment of health care workers are calling for mandatory vaccinations for their colleagues to ensure COVID-19 doesn't spread among staff members or patients. Last Tuesday, multiple major health organizations ... Flag as irrelevant
	USA TODAY The fourth wave of COVID-19 cases is here. Will we escape the UK's fate? It's too soon to know. USA TODAY "Since the majority of our population is now immune, it's unlikely that we're going to return to the massive nationwide waves we saw back in January," Dr. David Dowdy, an infectious disease epidemiologist with the Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health ... Flag as irrelevant
	Livescience.com Do you need a COVID-19 booster vaccine to prevent delta variant? Livescience.com Current evidence suggests the COVID-19 vaccines administered in the U.S. are still highly effective against the delta variant. An illustration of a coronavirus. (Image credit: Shutterstock). People who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 in the U.S. are ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report CDC Advisors to Discuss 3rd COVID Vaccine Dose for Immunocompromised U.S. News & World Report By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter. (HealthDay). FRIDAY, July 16, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Giving a third dose of COVID-19 vaccines to adults with weakened immune systems — the immunocompromised — will be up for discussion during a U.S. ... Flag as irrelevant
	The New York Times Unvaccinated States Feel Brunt of Delta-Led Covid Uptick The New York Times But because vaccines are effective against the variant — especially against serious disease — new cases and hospitalizations are primarily climbing in places with low vaccination rates. Public health experts expect this trend to continue, putting the ... Flag as irrelevant
	WFAA.com 'Very little risk to the public': Dallas County resident being treated for monkeypox, officials say WFAA.com DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — A resident of Dallas County is being treated at a hospital for monkeypox, a rare disease, health officials said Friday. This is believed to be the first monkeypox virus infection in a Texas resident, but officials say there is little risk to ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Los Angeles County to Require Masks Indoors As Delta Variant Spreads U.S. News & World Report Everyone in Los Angeles County will be required to wear a face covering indoors regardless of their vaccination status against the coronavirus. Officials announced the new rule, effective Saturday, as the highly-transmissible delta variant of COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News UK's France curbs irk travelers; health chief tests positive ABC News Tourists and the travel industry are venting frustration and anger after Britain's government reversed a plan to ease travel restrictions on France just two days after they were due to start. By JILL LAWLESS Associated Press. July 17, 2021, 6:18 AM. • 4 min read. Flag as irrelevant
	Kansas City Star Unvaccinated kids in Johnson County schools should wear masks, health officials say Kansas City Star Missouri is experiencing a rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations due in part to the spread of the delta variant. Read our latest coverage. Expand All. This article ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Observer Mecklenburg sees outbreak of COVID delta variant, including at a local shelter Charlotte Observer Mecklenburg County has seen at least one outbreak of the highly contagious delta variant of COVID-19, including cases at a local homeless shelter, Deputy Health Director Dr. Raynard Washington told reporters Friday. At least five cases of a COVID-19 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Deseret News Pediatricians urging Utahns to get their kids vaccinated against COVID-19 before school starts Deseret News That's why I think it's also really good to talk to someone who knows you personally," Dr. Tim Duffy, associate medical director for Intermountain Healthcare's Pediatric Service Line, said during a virtual news conference. Flag as irrelevant
	BBC News Winter vomiting virus warning for England BBC News Prof Saheer Gharbia from PHE said: "Norovirus, commonly known as the winter vomiting bug, has been at lower levels than normal throughout the pandemic with less opportunity to spread between people in the community but as restrictions have eased we ... Flag as irrelevant
	ABC News What's fueling COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy in young adults? ABC News Dr. Vivek Murthy, the U.S. surgeon general, called on social media companies and politicians to take more responsibility, saying misinformation threatens the nation's health. Flag as irrelevant
	Medscape Jabs for Secondary School Students in UK's Biggest Flu Programme Medscape "The phenomenal scale of the COVID-19 vaccination programme is a clear demonstration of the positive impact vaccination can make and I encourage all those eligible to get their flu jab when called forward." ... Flag as irrelevant
	HealthDay Lifelong tennis player has heart attack on the court SFGate One balmy Wednesday evening, Kumar Seetharam devoured a slice of cheese pizza at his in-laws' house, then headed to a tennis court to hit balls with his 15-year-old daughter, Faith. For Kumar, an avid tennis player, the exercise was a welcome break. Flag as irrelevant
	Reuters UK says it will expand its winter flu shot programme Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - Britain said on Saturday it would expand its winter flu vaccination programme to millions more people, making it the most extensive ever, as it seeks to avoid pressure on hospitals with the COVID-19 pandemic still circulating. Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com Overdoses Killed 391 In Queens Last Year, DA Says Patch.com QUEENS — Almost 400 Queens residents died from drug overdoses in 2020, a nearly 50 percent increase from the year before, which echoes a national spike in overdose deaths during the pandemic. On Friday, Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz ... Flag as irrelevant
	U.S. News & World Report Delta COVID Variant Now Dominant Strain Worldwide, US Deaths Surge -Officials U.S. News & World Report By Carl O'Donnell and Jeff Mason. (Reuters) -The Delta variant of COVID-19 is now the dominant strain worldwide, accompanied by a surge of deaths around the United States almost entirely among unvaccinated people, U.S. officials said on Friday. Flag as irrelevant
	Yahoo News Fauci: Vaccinated people who contract COVID-19 are far less likely to spread the virus than unvaccinated people Yahoo News Dr. Anthony Fauci said it would be "reasonable" to assume vaccinated people are less likely to spread COVID-19. Vaccinated people who get COVID-19 typically have less virus in their nasal passages. That would suggest that breakthrough infections are less ... Flag as irrelevant
	Charlotte Observer COVID vaccine live updates: Here's what to know in North Carolina on July 17 Charlotte Observer Before Thursday, daily case counts hadn't gone above 1,000 since early May. Health officials said the rise is mostly due to the delta variant spreading among people who haven't been vaccinated for COVID-19, The News & Observer reported. Flag as irrelevant
	CBS Denver Time Is Running Out To Vaccinate Kids Ages 12+ Against COVID Before School Year CBS Denver DENVER, Colo. (CBS4) – The window to fully vaccinate students before the fall school semester in Colorado is closing. Many pediatricians urge parents of children ages 12 and older to get their kids vaccinated now, as the Pfizer vaccine takes two doses and ... Flag as irrelevant
	Salt Lake Tribune Andy Larsen: Breakthrough cases of coronavirus are up in Utah — here's what to know Salt Lake Tribune (Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Melannie Hall administers a coronavirus vaccination to Kate Okabe at the Spence and Cleone Eccles Football Center at the University of Utah, Tuesday, June 29, 2021. Those ... Flag as irrelevant
	Chicago Sun-Times Delta dawn? Variant cases creep up as 13 Illinois counties hit COVID-19 warning level Chicago Sun-Times Thirteen downstate counties have hit a coronavirus warning level as Illinois weathers a "small" surge in cases, especially in less vaccinated areas, according to the latest pandemic figures released Friday. Infections are rising across the state, though, as ... Flag as irrelevant
	NPR Why Crash Weight Loss Programs Don't Work: Clues From Hunter-Gatherer Societies NPR It's an eternal question: What diet is best for weight loss? Or, what should we eat (or avoid) to stay healthy? Devotees of paleo or keto will talk your ear off about why their diet is the most sensible. People choosing vegan diets (no animal products, including ... Flag as irrelevant
	Newsweek One of the World's Deadliest Spider Venoms Could Help Heart Attack Patients Newsweek "During cardiac ischemia, the build-up of acidic metabolites results in decreased intracellular and extracellular pH that can reach as low as 6.0-6.5." Best of Newsweek via email. Flag as irrelevant
	Las Vegas Review-Journal COVID vaccine myths: Here's what you should know Las Vegas Review-Journal U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said Thursday that misinformation about the COVID-19 pandemic poses an "imminent and insidious threat to our nation's health." He condemned the spread of what he called "common myths" by those who are refusing to ... Flag as irrelevant
	New York Post Mom is stunned when her baby boy is born with lactating breasts New York Post An Indiana mother was "freaking out" upon realizing her newborn son had grown breasts — which began lactating — at just a week old. Vanessa Moran of Evansville gave birth to baby Kylan Sherrill on June 1, 2020 — a healthy boy of seven pounds and 13 ... Flag as irrelevant
	Patch.com 'Breakthrough' COVID-19 Cases, Deaths In CT: Here's What To Know Patch.com CONNECTICUT — Of the 2,124,106 Connecticut residents who have been completely vaccinated, 854 still went on to contract COVID-19, according to the data from the state Department of Public Health released this week. So-called "vaccine breakthrough ... Flag as irrelevant
	PEOPLE.com Catt Sadler Says She Got COVID from Her Son, 20, and Gives Update on Symptoms: 'Best I've Felt All Week' PEOPLE.com Sadler said she was diagnosed with the coronavirus on Tuesday after caring for her unvaccinated son, 20, who became ill over the July 4 weekend. She added that, while she tried to keep her distance, she was "his sole caregiver.". Flag as irrelevant
	NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth Dallas County Reports First Human Case of West Nile Virus in 2021 NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth How to Protect Yourself From Mosquito Bites · Dress in long sleeves, pants when outside: For extra protection, spray thin clothing with repellent. · DEET: Make sure this ingredient is in your insect repellent. Flag as irrelevant
	WBTV Mecklenburg County health officials warn of increasing COVID-19 cases, Delta variant WBTV CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - Mecklenburg County health officials had troubling news to give in an update on Friday afternoon. COVID-19 cases are increasing in the community. When it comes to the things the county tracks, like hospitalizations, percent ... Flag as irrelevant
	WABC-TV Despite breakthrough COVID cases, doctors say vaccines protect against getting sick WABC-TV This is particularly true as the more transmissible Delta variant spreads. In Livingston, New Jersey, Mayor Shawn Klein said of the township's 23 positive cases in the past three weeks, 12 were in people who were fully vaccinated. The others were either ... Flag as irrelevant

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