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Is COVID endemic yet? Yep, says the CDC. Here's what that means
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Is COVID endemic yet? Yep, says the CDC. Here's what that means

NPR  

Is COVID endemic yet? Sponsor Message “Yeah, I think in the way that most people think about the notion of endemic — something that’s just around that we have to manage on an ongoing basis -- yeah, absolutely, COVID is endemic in that way,” says Dr. Ashish Jha. But we’re just not there yet.” Hall and Jha agree that COVID …

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'Accept Covid-19 as Part of Lifestyle': Don't Panic, Says Top Epidemiologist But Advises Caution
1 year ago

'Accept Covid-19 as Part of Lifestyle': Don't Panic, Says Top Epidemiologist But Advises Caution

News 18  

It’s time for the public to stop being surprised by the rise in Covid-19 cases and recognise coronavirus as a permanent part of their lifestyle, former Indian Council of Medical Research scientist Dr Raman Gangakhedkar has told News18.com. The country’s top epidemiologist, who was the face of India’s apex medical research agency during government briefings on Covid-19 last year, said …

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China’s chief epidemiologist who helped drive the anti-COVID fight dies at age 60
1 year, 1 month ago

China’s chief epidemiologist who helped drive the anti-COVID fight dies at age 60

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Wu Zunyou, an epidemiologist who helped drive the country’s strict zero-COVID measures in China that suspended access to cities and confined millions to their homes, died on Friday. An announcement from China’s Center for Disease Control and Prevention about Wu’s death gave no cause, but said that “rescue measures failed.” Wu’s health had been poor. Yet, as China …

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Holistic data analysis, upgraded vaccines to determine India's future battle with Covid: Epidemiologist Dileep Mavlankar
2 years ago

Holistic data analysis, upgraded vaccines to determine India's future battle with Covid: Epidemiologist Dileep Mavlankar

India Today  

India has raised surveillance in light of the surge in Covid cases in many countries, particularly China, from new variants of the virus. Dileep Mavlankar, senior epidemiologist and director of the Indian Institute of Public Health, Gandhinagar, says it will be difficult to develop sufficiently effective medication and vaccines against Covid till the time scientists have a handle on how …

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'Thermonuclear Bad': Covid-19 Doubling Time Is Now 'Hours' In China, Experts Warn As Cases Rise
2 years ago

'Thermonuclear Bad': Covid-19 Doubling Time Is Now 'Hours' In China, Experts Warn As Cases Rise

ABP News  

Covid-19 cases in China are on the rise, with epidemiologists estimating that over 60 per cent of the country's population is likely to be infected with the disease over the next 90 days. This is just the start—🧵pic.twitter.com/VAEvF0ALg9 — Eric Feigl-Ding December 19, 2022 Feigl-Ding said the summary of the Communist Party of China's current Covid-19 goal is: "Let whoever …

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10% of global population may be Covid infected in next 90 days, expert warns
2 years ago

10% of global population may be Covid infected in next 90 days, expert warns

Live Mint  

Covid cases in China have started surging at an alarming rate forcing the Xi Jinping-led government to rush to create hospitals, the the authorities eased the stringent curbs under the stringent 'Zero Covid policy' a couple of weeks ago. At such a time, epidemiologist and health economist Eric Feigl-Ding has said that China and the rest of the world are …

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Over 60% population in China may be infected by Covid in 90 days: Top scientist
2 years ago

Over 60% population in China may be infected by Covid in 90 days: Top scientist

Hindustan Times  

China faces a massive surge of Covid-19 cases after the Xi Jinping government eased lockdown restrictions, resulting in hospitals in big cities like Beijing and Shanghai becoming overwhelmed. Eric Feigl-Ding, an epidemiologist and health economist, tweeted Monday warning that 'over 60 per cent of China's and 10 per cent of the Earth's population will likely be infected over the next …

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'Thermonuclear Bad': Epidemiologist Says 60% of China Likely to be Infected With Covid in 90 Days
2 years ago

'Thermonuclear Bad': Epidemiologist Says 60% of China Likely to be Infected With Covid in 90 Days

News 18  

More than 60% of China and 10% of the world’s population is likely to be infected with Covid-19 over the next 90 days with deaths likely in the millions, top epidemiologist and health economist Eric Feigl-Ding has estimated. Epidemiologist estimate >60% of China & 10% of Earth’s population likely infected over next 90 days. China’s health authorities on Monday announced …

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Epidemiologist: Drug supply fueled WVa crisis over poverty
2 years, 8 months ago

Epidemiologist: Drug supply fueled WVa crisis over poverty

Associated Press  

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The influx of prescription opioids into West Virginia communities was the main driver of the state’s drug crisis — more than poverty, job loss and other economic stressors, an epidemiologist testified Tuesday at the ongoing trial against three major pharmaceutical companies. Keyes described West Virginia, one of the poorest U.S. states, as the “epicenter of the opioid …

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BA.2 form of Omicron more detectable, no evidence of it being severe: WHO
2 years, 10 months ago

BA.2 form of Omicron more detectable, no evidence of it being severe: WHO

India Today  

World Health Organisation epidemiologist Dr Maria Van Kerkhove on Tuesday said that the BA.2 subvariant of Omicron is expected to be detected more since it is more transmissible than the BA.1 subvariant. In a press briefing, Kerkhove also reiterated that there is no evidence to show that the BA.2 subvariant is more severe than the BA.1. The BA.2 sub-strain, commonly …

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COVID-19 is heading towards 'endemic', says AIIMS senior epidemiologist
2 years, 11 months ago

COVID-19 is heading towards 'endemic', says AIIMS senior epidemiologist

India TV News  

Highlights "COVID-19 is heading towards an endemic stage," says AIIMS senior epidemiologist "COVID-19 is RNA virus and the virus has mutated thousands of times," Dr Sanjay Rai said Dr Rai also said that Omicron spread is happening in the country and mainly in metro cities A senior epidemiologist at All India Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi on Sunday said …

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Covid cases in India may peak by January-end, subside by Feb: Epidemiologist Bhramar Mukherjee
2 years, 11 months ago

Covid cases in India may peak by January-end, subside by Feb: Epidemiologist Bhramar Mukherjee

India Today  

As India reports over 1,94,720 new Covid cases in the last 24 hours, India Today TV Consulting Editor Rajdeep Sardesai speaks to Professor Bhramar Mukherjee, data scientist and epidemiologist, University of Michigan, on when India might ideally witness a peak in infections. The top five states which have registered maximum cases are Maharashtra with 46,723 cases, followed by Delhi with …

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Centre's decision on Covid vaccination for kids 'unscientific': Senior AIIMS epidemiologist
2 years, 11 months ago

Centre's decision on Covid vaccination for kids 'unscientific': Senior AIIMS epidemiologist

India Today  

A senior epidemiologist at AIIMS, who is the principal investigator of Covaxin trials for adults and children at the institute, on Sunday termed the Centre's decision to vaccinate children against Covid "unscientific" and said it will not yield any additional benefit. Dr Sanjay K Rai, who is also the president of the Indian Public Health Association, said before implementing the …

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Former Iowa epidemiologist Pedati takes Virginia position
3 years ago

Former Iowa epidemiologist Pedati takes Virginia position

Associated Press  

DES MOINES, Iowa — Former Iowa state epidemiologist and medical director Dr. Caitlin Pedati has accepted a public health job in Virginia. The Virginia Beach Department of Public Health posted a statement Friday announcing Pedati would serve as the coastal city’s public health director beginning Dec. 10. A pediatrician with training in epidemiology, Pedati served as medical director and state …

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Epidemiologist warns WA border reopening should be delayed as Mark McGowan reveals date
3 years ago

Epidemiologist warns WA border reopening should be delayed as Mark McGowan reveals date

ABC  

A West Australian epidemiologist has warned the state's Premier Mark McGowan to reconsider opening the state's border early next year as the Omicron COVID-19 variant continues to spark concern. Key points: Dr Zoe Hyde says it would be unwise to reopen WA early next year She says more data on Omicron is needed Dr Hyde believes hospitalisations and deaths are …

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Not Late in Detecting Omicron, May Take 14 Days for Immune Evasion Clarity: Johns Hopkins Epidemiologist
3 years ago

Not Late in Detecting Omicron, May Take 14 Days for Immune Evasion Clarity: Johns Hopkins Epidemiologist

News 18  

The emergence of the Omicron variant is a call to continue with the progress in vaccination and expand access to the Covid-19 shots, Dr Brian Wahl, Assistant Scientist with the Department of International Health at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has told News18.com. Contending that the world hasn’t been “too late” in detecting the Omicron variant, the …

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Aboriginal communities battle COVID as health experts sound the alarm on borders opening
3 years, 2 months ago

Aboriginal communities battle COVID as health experts sound the alarm on borders opening

ABC  

Leading Indigenous health experts are pleading with states and territories to re-think plans to relax restrictions until Indigenous vaccination rates improve. Key points: Aboriginal families in Victoria have been infected with COVID-19 while many in NSW continue battling Delta Only 35 per cent of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 12+ are fully vaccinated across Australia Epidemiologist James Ward …

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New research reveals what living with COVID-19 could look like into 2022
3 years, 3 months ago

New research reveals what living with COVID-19 could look like into 2022

ABC  

A new scientific paper has delivered a reality check for people hoping to be freed from their face masks when Australia reaches its 80 per cent COVID-19 vaccination target. Key points: New research suggests states should move away from a COVID-19 elimination strategy New research suggests states should move away from a COVID-19 elimination strategy Epidemiologist Catherine Bennett says easing …

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A third COVID-19 wave can make its appearance felt as early as late August: ICMR epidemiologist Samiran Panda
3 years, 5 months ago

A third COVID-19 wave can make its appearance felt as early as late August: ICMR epidemiologist Samiran Panda

The Hindu  

Dr. Samiran Panda, Head, Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases, Indian Council of Medical Research, and Director, National AIDS Research Institute, speaks exclusively to The Hindu and explains about the possibility of a third COVID-19 wave and how future waves can be prevented. One should, however, note that the peak of the third wave may not be as severe as the second …

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Indonesian epidemiologist says country has reached 'herd stupidity' in COVID second wave
3 years, 5 months ago

Indonesian epidemiologist says country has reached 'herd stupidity' in COVID second wave

ABC  

Dalam bahasa Indonesia Two weeks ago, Gusman Suherman lost his father to COVID-19. Key points: As infections increase in Indonesia, health experts warn the outbreak could be as bad as India's devastating second wave A prominent Indonesian epidemiologist says instead of achieving herd immunity, Indonesia has reached "herd stupidity" Experts say they are worried the government's messaging is not clear …

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Covid vaccines against Delta variant seen losing efficacy: WHO epidemiologist
3 years, 6 months ago

Covid vaccines against Delta variant seen losing efficacy: WHO epidemiologist

Live Mint  

The World Health Organisation on Monday raised another alarm on the fast-spreading highly infectious Delta variant of Covid-19 saying that some signs of reduced efficacy of Covid vaccine can be seen against the variant. WHO epidemiologist said, "Seeing some reduced efficacy of vaccines against delta coronavirus variant but they still effective at preventing severe disease and death." The Delta plus …

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Epidemiologist warns of 'problematic' growth linked to Sydney's COVID-19 Delta strain
3 years, 6 months ago

Epidemiologist warns of 'problematic' growth linked to Sydney's COVID-19 Delta strain

ABC  

Sydney is "in trouble" and restrictions need to be brought in "quickly" after it was revealed a limousine driver was found to have the Delta strain of COVID-19, a leading epidemiologist says. Key points: The Delta strain is 70 per cent more contagious than other COVID-19 strains There are three cases currently linked to the Bondi outbreak NSW Premier Gladys …

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Delta coronavirus variant believed to have 60% transmission advantage: UK epidemiologist
3 years, 6 months ago

Delta coronavirus variant believed to have 60% transmission advantage: UK epidemiologist

Live Mint  

The Delta coronavirus variant of concern, first identified in India, is believed to be 60% more transmissible than the Alpha variant which was previously dominant in Britain, a prominent UK epidemiologist said on Wednesday. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that England's full reopening from COVID-19 lockdown, pencilled in for June 21, could be pushed back due to the …

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Coronavirus | India can expect around 1.3 billion doses of vaccines, says epidemiologist Chandrakant Lahariya
3 years, 7 months ago

Coronavirus | India can expect around 1.3 billion doses of vaccines, says epidemiologist Chandrakant Lahariya

The Hindu  

India ought to realistically expect around a 1.3 billion doses of vaccines from August to December and not the 2 billion that the Centre has projected, said epidemiologist, public health expert and author Dr. Chandrakant Lahariya, in an interview to The Hindu. Dr. Lahariya, who was formerly with the World Health Organisation, said that there was no evidence so far …

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