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COVID-19 Pandemic Disproportionately Affected Vulnerable Populations, Causing Significant Changes in Pediatric Emergency Department Imaging

Children from underrepresented minorities and marginalized populations were disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The pandemic led to a significant decrease in pediatric emergency department (ED) imaging for non-COVID-19-related diseases, particularly among Hispanic patients. However, the odds of positive imaging results increased overall, and for all racial/ethnic groups except

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China Cuts Mortgage Rate by Most on Record Amid Covid Lockdowns and Property Sector Slowdown

As China intensifies its zero-Covid strategy, the country's efforts to support its struggling property sector have taken a decisive turn. The People's Bank of China (PBoC) made a record-breaking cut to its main mortgage interest rate, lowering the five-year loan prime rate (LPR) from 4.6

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China's Economic Activity Contracts Sharply Amid Lockdowns

China's economic activity declined sharply in April as the country's zero-Covid strategy and subsequent lockdowns posed a significant challenge to its growth prospects. Retail sales dropped 11.1% year on year, far exceeding economists' expectations of a 6.6% fall. Industrial production, a key driver

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WHO Reform and Global Health Security: Modi's Vision for the Future

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the need for World Health Organization (WHO) reform, streamlined vaccine and therapeutics approval processes, and flexible World Trade Organization (WTO) rules on intellectual property to ensure a global response to health emergencies and resilient supply chains. The comments came during the second Covid-19 global summit,

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Zimbabwe on Polio and Measles Alert After Detection in Neighbouring Countries

Zimbabwe is under threat from polio and measles outbreaks, with the World Health Organization (WHO) warning of possible renewed spread in Africa. The detection of vaccine-preventable diseases in neighbouring countries has heightened concerns, particularly after recent outbreaks in Malawi. To prevent the spread, the WHO has launched a $15.7

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Democratic Republic of Congo Launches Ebola Vaccination in Mbandaka

The Democratic Republic of Congo has initiated vaccination efforts against the Ebola virus disease in the city of Mbandaka, following the outbreak of the epidemic which has claimed two lives since April 21. The vaccination campaign utilizes the rVSV-ZEBOV vaccine, with 200 doses initially shipped to Mbandaka from Goma, and

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Measles Outbreaks on the Rise as COVID-19 Disruptions Continue

Measles outbreaks are accelerating globally, with over 17,338 cases reported worldwide in January and February 2022, a sharp increase from 9,665 cases during the same period in 2021. The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF warn that the heightened risk of measles outbreaks could lead to larger outbreaks,

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Government Policies on Discharging Hospital Patients into Care Homes Ruled Unlawful

A High Court ruling has found the UK Government's policies on discharging hospital patients into care homes at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic were "unlawful". The decision undermines claims that a "protective ring" was put in place for the most vulnerable, and highlights

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UK High Court Rules Discharging Hospital Patients to Care Homes during COVID-19 Pandemic 'Unlawful'

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UK government's policies on discharging patients from hospital to care homes were criticized for prioritizing hospital bed space over the safety and well-being of vulnerable care home residents. Two women, Dr Cathy Gardner and Fay Harris, whose fathers died after

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Federal Judge Strikes Down Mask Mandate on Public Transportation

As of now, travelers in the United States can breathe a sigh of relief – or frustration – as a federal judge in Florida has ruled that the Biden administration's requirement for mask-wearing on public transportation is unlawful. The ruling, made in response to a lawsuit challenging the Centers for

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Federal Judge Strikes Down Mask Mandate for Public Transportation

A federal judge in Florida has ruled that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) exceeded its authority in issuing a mask mandate for all public transportation, effective immediately. The ruling comes as the US is experiencing a surge in Covid-19 infections, with the seven-day average for confirmed daily

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COVID-19 Precautions Continue Amid Holiday Gatherings Across Canada

As Passover, Easter, and Ramadan continue, many congregations in Canada are taking safety measures to ensure a safe and healthy gathering experience for their community. With the lifting of gathering limits and mask mandates in many parts of the country, some religious leaders and institutions are introducing their own precautions

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