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Former Sr Fellow . Recipient of Pulitzer Prize, Polk (2Xs) and Peabody Awards. Author: IHeard theSirensScream, TheComingPlague, Ebola & BetrayalofTrust.

New York, NY
Joined May 2011

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    India battles threat of fatal fungal infection as COVID-19 deaths approach 300K

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  2. 1.4 million Americans were in nursing homes in May2020. By Jan2021, according to the : - Nursing homes had an average of 3 outbreaks - 94% of them experienced more than 1 outbreak - 85% of the homes had an outbreak lasting 5 or more weeks.

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    People in India can see the Himalayas for the first time in 'decades,' as the lockdown eases air pollution (from April 2020) via

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    17 hours ago

    Durable eradication is not sustainable without vaccination (or longstanding, stringent NPI) 2 model countries, Thailand and Taiwan, had eradicated covid but are now experiencing case surges 1st dose vaccination: Thailand 2.7%, Taiwan < 1%

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    Great news! New data confirms the Pfizer vaccine is "highly effective" against contagious variants that first appeared in India and the UK

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  9. The world's largest banks have thrived off fees, loans and financing of fossil fuel industries. Is the financial sector finally ready to sever ties with Big Oil and go green?

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  11. May 22

    It's still Spring, but the first named summer storm, Ana, is building now off Bermuda.

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  12. May 22

    Good news "Based on data submitted by Pfizer today, the is authorizing undiluted, thawed -BioNTech vials to be stored in the refrigerator at 2°C to 8°C (35°F to 46°F) for up to 1 month." Big jump from prior 5-day rule.

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  13. May 22

    The outbreak at Mt. Everest Base Camp is still raging -- now sickening about a quarter of the would-be climbers and staff, according to this report. Hard to imagine gasping for air and coughing at this altitude.

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    May 22

    Archdiocese To Fully Reopen Catholic Churches As NYC Continues To Ease Restrictions

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    May 22

    🔴 Britain’s vaccines are “highly effective” against the Indian coronavirus variant, government scientists hailed last night, putting the country back on course for a full reopening by June 21

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  18. May 22

    From Mexico to Tierra Del Fuego, the Americas have now topped 1 million officially counted deaths. Add in the US & Canada and the tally tops 1.6M. and

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    May 22

    As cases, hospitalizations and deaths steadily dropped this week, pre-pandemic life in America has largely resumed.

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    May 22

    Un phénomène rare, mais fort et porteur de substances minérales particulières, ce qui contribue à faire de la Région des Grands Lacs Africains un endroit unique, convoité

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