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COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic - SARSCoV2

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An expanding list of information resources on the COVID-19 Pandemic.  A link to Resources, Information, FAQs and Research on this pandemic will be provided (in red - here), and at the bottom of this post  . . .

CLICK HERE - Map and Dashboard - Coronavirus COVID-19 - Johns Hopkins University

CLICK HERE - Map and Dashboard - COVID-19 Tracker - Microsoft / Bing

CLICK HERE - WHO - Map and Dashboard - Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situation

CLICK HERE - Map and Dashboard - COVID-19 tracker - The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine

CLICK HERE - ESRI - Impact Planning for COVID-19 - Select your State and County 

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Trump admnistration's $500 million for old vaccine technology raises questions

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Trump Team’s $500 Million Bet on Old Vaccine Technology Puzzles Scientists - KFF Health News Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s HHS said an enormous, noncompetitive flu vaccine development grant to two favored NIH leaders would ensure “transparency, effectiveness, and comprehensive preparedness.” But their vaccine is in early stages, relies on old technology, and is just one of scores of similar efforts. khnkit KFF Health News
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FDA rehires some previously fired public records staff.

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In reversal, FDA rehires staff tasked with releasing public records | CNN The FDA has rehired at least some workers tasked with releasing public records generated by the agency’s regulatory activities, two employees said. The recall reverses firings carried out roughly a month ago by the Department of Health and Human Services, which oversees the agency. CNN

 

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Trump administration reportedly stopped bird flu testing, pro,pting concerns

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The Government Quietly Stopped Bird Flu Testing. Experts Say That’s a Huge Mistake Risks remain dangerously high, and health professionals say we shouldn’t confuse the government’s silence for safety. Yahoo News

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World Bank releases new crisis preparedness and response toolkit

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Crisis Preparedness and Response Toolkit The World Bank Group is rolling out an expanded Crisis Preparedness and Response Toolkit to help developing countries better respond to crises and build resilience against future shocks. World Bank
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Climate change: UN document reportedly shows that Trump administration is trying to weaken global climate change related document

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Exclusive: US seeks to weaken global development finance efforts, UN document shows The Trump administration opposes draft reforms of the world's financial system intended to help developing countries, including around taxation, credit ratings and fossil fuel subsidies. Kate Abnett,Simon Jessop Reuters
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Measles: world may be in "post-herd immunity" stage--expert

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World may be ‘post-herd immunity’ to measles, top US scientist says As infections pummel communities in the US, Mexico and Canada, fear of ‘the most contagious human disease’ grows The Guardian
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Measles Updates: More than 930 U.S. cases as Texas outbreak spreads

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Measles Updates: More Than 930 Cases As Texas Outbreak Spreads Texas remains the state with the highest number of cases, by far. Antonio Pequeño IV Forbes
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Medicaid: Trump reportedly open to Medicaid work requirements

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Trump 'shows an openness' to Medicaid work requirements, committee chair says Medicaid is on the list of programs hardline House Republicans are eyeing as they seek a way to cut federal spending by as much as $2 trillion over the next decade to help cover the cost of extending Trump's 2017 tax cuts. Leah Douglas Reuters
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