K in CT
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Pandemic perspectives, mostly.
Pandemic perspectives, mostly.
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Reposted by K in CT
The people have had enough.
January 31, 2026 at 9:31 AM
The people have had enough.
#H5N1
➡️ Avian flu suspected in up to 15 bird deaths at New York City zoos
www.wkbn.com/news/nationa...
➡️ Avian flu suspected in up to 15 bird deaths at New York City zoos
www.wkbn.com/news/nationa...
Avian flu suspected in up to 15 bird deaths at New York City zoos
At least three and possibly up to 15 birds have died of avian flu at two New York City zoos, according to the organization that operates the facilities.
www.wkbn.com
February 9, 2025 at 12:31 AM
#H5N1
➡️ Avian flu suspected in up to 15 bird deaths at New York City zoos
www.wkbn.com/news/nationa...
➡️ Avian flu suspected in up to 15 bird deaths at New York City zoos
www.wkbn.com/news/nationa...
#H5N1
⚠️⚠️⚠️
➡️ Bird flu variant found in Nevada cows shows signs of adaptation to mammals
- a dairy farm worker in Nevada has screened positive for H5N1
By Brenda Goodman
www.cnn.com/2025/02/08/h...
⚠️⚠️⚠️
➡️ Bird flu variant found in Nevada cows shows signs of adaptation to mammals
- a dairy farm worker in Nevada has screened positive for H5N1
By Brenda Goodman
www.cnn.com/2025/02/08/h...
Bird flu variant found in Nevada cows shows signs of adaptation to mammals | CNN
The newer variant of avian influenza that recently infected dairy cattle in Nevada has a genetic change that’s thought to help the virus copy itself in mammals — including humans — more easily, accord...
www.cnn.com
February 9, 2025 at 12:27 AM
#H5N1
⚠️⚠️⚠️
➡️ Bird flu variant found in Nevada cows shows signs of adaptation to mammals
- a dairy farm worker in Nevada has screened positive for H5N1
By Brenda Goodman
www.cnn.com/2025/02/08/h...
⚠️⚠️⚠️
➡️ Bird flu variant found in Nevada cows shows signs of adaptation to mammals
- a dairy farm worker in Nevada has screened positive for H5N1
By Brenda Goodman
www.cnn.com/2025/02/08/h...
#TB
➡️ There’s a Massive Tuberculosis Outbreak in the US
Wash your hands.
- Kansas state and county officials forbidding the mandate of testing, isolation, and closures due to infectious disease
By Luis Prada
www.vice.com/en/article/t...
➡️ There’s a Massive Tuberculosis Outbreak in the US
Wash your hands.
- Kansas state and county officials forbidding the mandate of testing, isolation, and closures due to infectious disease
By Luis Prada
www.vice.com/en/article/t...
There's a Massive Tuberculosis Outbreak in the US
Kansas is experiencing one of the biggest outbreaks of tuberculosis ever recorded in the United States.
www.vice.com
February 8, 2025 at 3:27 PM
#TB
➡️ There’s a Massive Tuberculosis Outbreak in the US
Wash your hands.
- Kansas state and county officials forbidding the mandate of testing, isolation, and closures due to infectious disease
By Luis Prada
www.vice.com/en/article/t...
➡️ There’s a Massive Tuberculosis Outbreak in the US
Wash your hands.
- Kansas state and county officials forbidding the mandate of testing, isolation, and closures due to infectious disease
By Luis Prada
www.vice.com/en/article/t...
#H5N1
➡️ N. Ireland: Bird flu clampdown around Co Derry nature reserve
- Preliminary findings of bird flu have caused the introduction of a captive bird temporary control zone in Magherafelt.
www.roscommonherald.ie/bird-flu-cla...
➡️ N. Ireland: Bird flu clampdown around Co Derry nature reserve
- Preliminary findings of bird flu have caused the introduction of a captive bird temporary control zone in Magherafelt.
www.roscommonherald.ie/bird-flu-cla...
Bird flu clampdown around Co Derry nature reserve - Homepage - Roscommon Herald
Preliminary findings of bird flu have caused the introduction of a captive bird temporary control zone in Magherafelt.
www.roscommonherald.ie
February 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
#H5N1
➡️ N. Ireland: Bird flu clampdown around Co Derry nature reserve
- Preliminary findings of bird flu have caused the introduction of a captive bird temporary control zone in Magherafelt.
www.roscommonherald.ie/bird-flu-cla...
➡️ N. Ireland: Bird flu clampdown around Co Derry nature reserve
- Preliminary findings of bird flu have caused the introduction of a captive bird temporary control zone in Magherafelt.
www.roscommonherald.ie/bird-flu-cla...
Reposted by K in CT
In Texas -
NIH Awards Funding:
$1.85 B
Jobs Supported:
29,563
Economic Activity Supported:
$5.8 B
NIH Awards Funding:
$1.85 B
Jobs Supported:
29,563
Economic Activity Supported:
$5.8 B
In Connecticut -
NIH FUNDING:
$770M
JOBS SUPPORTED:
6609
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY SUPPORTED:
$1.68B
NIH FUNDING:
$770M
JOBS SUPPORTED:
6609
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY SUPPORTED:
$1.68B
In Georgia-
NIH FUNDING:
$780 M
JOBS SUPPORTED:
11,816
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY SUPPORTED:
$2.18 B
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
NIH FUNDING:
$780 M
JOBS SUPPORTED:
11,816
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY SUPPORTED:
$2.18 B
www.unitedformedicalresearch.org/nih-in-your-...
February 8, 2025 at 2:57 PM
In Texas -
NIH Awards Funding:
$1.85 B
Jobs Supported:
29,563
Economic Activity Supported:
$5.8 B
NIH Awards Funding:
$1.85 B
Jobs Supported:
29,563
Economic Activity Supported:
$5.8 B
#H5N1
➡️ NJ: Avian flu suspected in deaths of 30 wild birds found on N.J. river banks
- Shark River in Monmouth County
By AJ McDougall
www.nj.com/monmouth/202....
➡️ NJ: Avian flu suspected in deaths of 30 wild birds found on N.J. river banks
- Shark River in Monmouth County
By AJ McDougall
www.nj.com/monmouth/202....
Avian flu suspected in deaths of 30 wild birds found on N.J. river banks
The birds — swans, geese and at least one duck, according to one witness — were collected and disposed of by public works employees wearing protective equipment.
www.nj.com
February 8, 2025 at 3:07 PM
#H5N1
➡️ NJ: Avian flu suspected in deaths of 30 wild birds found on N.J. river banks
- Shark River in Monmouth County
By AJ McDougall
www.nj.com/monmouth/202....
➡️ NJ: Avian flu suspected in deaths of 30 wild birds found on N.J. river banks
- Shark River in Monmouth County
By AJ McDougall
www.nj.com/monmouth/202....
Reposted by K in CT
The first speculative bubble in history was caused by a virus.
Let's talk about 'Tulipmania', which shaped the economy of the Netherlands 1630-1637 CE.
The Dutch ambassador to Turkey's leader Suleiman the Great named a gifted flower "tulipant" a Turkish word for turban (often decorated w a flower)
Let's talk about 'Tulipmania', which shaped the economy of the Netherlands 1630-1637 CE.
The Dutch ambassador to Turkey's leader Suleiman the Great named a gifted flower "tulipant" a Turkish word for turban (often decorated w a flower)
February 7, 2025 at 2:27 PM
The first speculative bubble in history was caused by a virus.
Let's talk about 'Tulipmania', which shaped the economy of the Netherlands 1630-1637 CE.
The Dutch ambassador to Turkey's leader Suleiman the Great named a gifted flower "tulipant" a Turkish word for turban (often decorated w a flower)
Let's talk about 'Tulipmania', which shaped the economy of the Netherlands 1630-1637 CE.
The Dutch ambassador to Turkey's leader Suleiman the Great named a gifted flower "tulipant" a Turkish word for turban (often decorated w a flower)
#H5N1 #H7N8
➡️🇦🇺Australia: Strathbogie, Victoria: New detection of bird flu at farm in Northern Victoria
- H7N8
- a new case of bird flu just days after an outbreak last year was declared “eradicated”
By Liam Beatty
www.news.com.au/national/str...
➡️🇦🇺Australia: Strathbogie, Victoria: New detection of bird flu at farm in Northern Victoria
- H7N8
- a new case of bird flu just days after an outbreak last year was declared “eradicated”
By Liam Beatty
www.news.com.au/national/str...
www.news.com.au
February 8, 2025 at 10:26 AM
#H5N1 #H7N8
➡️🇦🇺Australia: Strathbogie, Victoria: New detection of bird flu at farm in Northern Victoria
- H7N8
- a new case of bird flu just days after an outbreak last year was declared “eradicated”
By Liam Beatty
www.news.com.au/national/str...
➡️🇦🇺Australia: Strathbogie, Victoria: New detection of bird flu at farm in Northern Victoria
- H7N8
- a new case of bird flu just days after an outbreak last year was declared “eradicated”
By Liam Beatty
www.news.com.au/national/str...
Reposted by K in CT
Trump is revoking Pres. Biden’s security clearance, plans to fire the Kennedy Center leadership and make himself the chair, and demands WaPo columnist Eugene Robinson be fired for criticizing weak Republicans who don’t stand up to Trump. This miserable mam is a blot against America.
February 8, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Trump is revoking Pres. Biden’s security clearance, plans to fire the Kennedy Center leadership and make himself the chair, and demands WaPo columnist Eugene Robinson be fired for criticizing weak Republicans who don’t stand up to Trump. This miserable mam is a blot against America.
#H5N1
➡️ Colorado: H5N1 Avian Influenza confirmed in local water fowl in Chaffee County
- 20 dead or sick ducks and geese were found near Sands Lake in Salida
By Tyler Dumas
krdo.com/news/2025/02...
➡️ Colorado: H5N1 Avian Influenza confirmed in local water fowl in Chaffee County
- 20 dead or sick ducks and geese were found near Sands Lake in Salida
By Tyler Dumas
krdo.com/news/2025/02...
H5N1 Avian Influenza confirmed in local water fowl in Chaffee County
CHAFFEE COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) - The Chaffee County Public Health Department (CCPH) announced on Feb. 6, 2025, that they were notified by Colorado Parks and
krdo.com
February 8, 2025 at 4:59 AM
#H5N1
➡️ Colorado: H5N1 Avian Influenza confirmed in local water fowl in Chaffee County
- 20 dead or sick ducks and geese were found near Sands Lake in Salida
By Tyler Dumas
krdo.com/news/2025/02...
➡️ Colorado: H5N1 Avian Influenza confirmed in local water fowl in Chaffee County
- 20 dead or sick ducks and geese were found near Sands Lake in Salida
By Tyler Dumas
krdo.com/news/2025/02...
Reposted by K in CT
A measles outbreak is growing in a rural area of West Texas where vaccination rates are well below the recommended level.
Measles outbreak expands in West Texas around county with low vaccination rate | CNN
A measles outbreak is growing in a rural area of West Texas where vaccination rates are well below the recommended level.
www.cnn.com
February 8, 2025 at 12:33 AM
A measles outbreak is growing in a rural area of West Texas where vaccination rates are well below the recommended level.
Reposted by K in CT
Excellent 🧵 on this evening's NIH announcement of a dramatic reduction in indirect rates for research institutions, which amounts to a generational restructuring of the US research and development ecosystem. These cuts are effective immediately, not just for new grants but for existing ones.
6. The policy does not just affect funding going forward. All existing NIH grants will have their indirect rates cut to 15% as of today, the date of issuance.
For a large university, this creates a sudden and catastrophic shortfall of hundreds of millions of dollars against already budgeted funds.
For a large university, this creates a sudden and catastrophic shortfall of hundreds of millions of dollars against already budgeted funds.
February 8, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Excellent 🧵 on this evening's NIH announcement of a dramatic reduction in indirect rates for research institutions, which amounts to a generational restructuring of the US research and development ecosystem. These cuts are effective immediately, not just for new grants but for existing ones.
"Additional information on influenza in swine, variant influenza virus infection in humans, and guidance to interact safely with swine can be found at cdc.gov/flu/swineflu... ."
February 8, 2025 at 4:01 AM
"Additional information on influenza in swine, variant influenza virus infection in humans, and guidance to interact safely with swine can be found at cdc.gov/flu/swineflu... ."
"It is important to note that in most cases, variant influenza viruses have not shown the ability to spread easily and sustainably from person to person."
February 8, 2025 at 4:01 AM
"It is important to note that in most cases, variant influenza viruses have not shown the ability to spread easily and sustainably from person to person."
"When an influenza virus that normally circulates in swine (but not people) is detected in a person, it is called a "variant" influenza virus. Most human infections with variant influenza viruses occur following exposure to swine, but ➡️human-to-human transmission can occur."
February 8, 2025 at 4:01 AM
"When an influenza virus that normally circulates in swine (but not people) is detected in a person, it is called a "variant" influenza virus. Most human infections with variant influenza viruses occur following exposure to swine, but ➡️human-to-human transmission can occur."
"This is the first human infection with a variant influenza virus reported during the 2024-2025 season in the United States."
February 8, 2025 at 4:01 AM
"This is the first human infection with a variant influenza virus reported during the 2024-2025 season in the United States."
⚠️⚠️⚠️[Child was hospitalized]
"The patient is ≥18 years of age and sought health care during the week ending January 18, 2025 (Week 3), was hospitalized, and has recovered from their illness."
"The patient is ≥18 years of age and sought health care during the week ending January 18, 2025 (Week 3), was hospitalized, and has recovered from their illness."
February 8, 2025 at 4:01 AM
⚠️⚠️⚠️[Child was hospitalized]
"The patient is ≥18 years of age and sought health care during the week ending January 18, 2025 (Week 3), was hospitalized, and has recovered from their illness."
"The patient is ≥18 years of age and sought health care during the week ending January 18, 2025 (Week 3), was hospitalized, and has recovered from their illness."
"Novel Influenza A Virus Infections
One human infection with ➡️influenza A(H1N2) variant (A(H1N2)v) virus was reported by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services."
One human infection with ➡️influenza A(H1N2) variant (A(H1N2)v) virus was reported by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services."
February 8, 2025 at 4:01 AM
"Novel Influenza A Virus Infections
One human infection with ➡️influenza A(H1N2) variant (A(H1N2)v) virus was reported by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services."
One human infection with ➡️influenza A(H1N2) variant (A(H1N2)v) virus was reported by the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services."
#H5N1 #H1N2v
[We don't need this. Swine flu in a child. Iowa.]
⚠️🐖⚠️
➡️ Weekly US Influenza Surveillance Report: Key Updates for Week 5, ending February 1, 2025
- One human infection with influenza A(H1N2) variant (A(H1N2)v) virus reported by Iowa
www.cdc.gov/fluview/surv...
[We don't need this. Swine flu in a child. Iowa.]
⚠️🐖⚠️
➡️ Weekly US Influenza Surveillance Report: Key Updates for Week 5, ending February 1, 2025
- One human infection with influenza A(H1N2) variant (A(H1N2)v) virus reported by Iowa
www.cdc.gov/fluview/surv...
Weekly US Influenza Surveillance Report: Key Updates for Week 5, ending February 1, 2025
Key Updates for Week 5, ending February 1, 2025
www.cdc.gov
February 8, 2025 at 4:01 AM
#H5N1 #H1N2v
[We don't need this. Swine flu in a child. Iowa.]
⚠️🐖⚠️
➡️ Weekly US Influenza Surveillance Report: Key Updates for Week 5, ending February 1, 2025
- One human infection with influenza A(H1N2) variant (A(H1N2)v) virus reported by Iowa
www.cdc.gov/fluview/surv...
[We don't need this. Swine flu in a child. Iowa.]
⚠️🐖⚠️
➡️ Weekly US Influenza Surveillance Report: Key Updates for Week 5, ending February 1, 2025
- One human infection with influenza A(H1N2) variant (A(H1N2)v) virus reported by Iowa
www.cdc.gov/fluview/surv...
Reposted by K in CT
#H5N1
➡️ NIH plans to slash support for indirect research costs, sending shockwaves through science
- Capping these payments would ‘just grind our scientific complex to a halt'
By J. Wosen, M. Molteni, J. Mast, & U. fMcFarling
www.statnews.com/2025/02/07/n...
➡️ NIH plans to slash support for indirect research costs, sending shockwaves through science
- Capping these payments would ‘just grind our scientific complex to a halt'
By J. Wosen, M. Molteni, J. Mast, & U. fMcFarling
www.statnews.com/2025/02/07/n...
NIH plans to slash support for indirect research costs, sending shockwaves through science
The NIH said Friday night that it would slash support for indirect costs on all existing and future grants to 15%
www.statnews.com
February 8, 2025 at 2:29 AM
#H5N1
➡️ NIH plans to slash support for indirect research costs, sending shockwaves through science
- Capping these payments would ‘just grind our scientific complex to a halt'
By J. Wosen, M. Molteni, J. Mast, & U. fMcFarling
www.statnews.com/2025/02/07/n...
➡️ NIH plans to slash support for indirect research costs, sending shockwaves through science
- Capping these payments would ‘just grind our scientific complex to a halt'
By J. Wosen, M. Molteni, J. Mast, & U. fMcFarling
www.statnews.com/2025/02/07/n...