Podcasts about covid variants

  A roundup of the latest health news, including FDA approval of a new Alzheimer's treatment, bird flu cases in dairy workers, rising COVID infections, and health warnings about mosquito-borne illness and soda additives.

New variants, new names, what is the latest when it comes to COVID-19? UW virologist, Dr. Keith Jerome brings us the latest update and what we need to know this summer. 

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Hospitalizations for COVID are at an all-time low four years after the start of the pandemic, but new variants are in circulation. Meanwhile, bird flu has been found in 36 dairy herds across nine states, though there has been only one confirmed human case so far in 2024. To find out how concerned we should be about all of this, John Yang speaks with epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Hospitalizations for COVID are at an all-time low four years after the start of the pandemic, but new variants are in circulation. Meanwhile, bird flu has been found in 36 dairy herds across nine states, though there has been only one confirmed human case so far in 2024. To find out how concerned we should be about all of this, John Yang speaks with epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Hospitalizations for COVID are at an all-time low four years after the start of the pandemic, but new variants are in circulation. Meanwhile, bird flu has been found in 36 dairy herds across nine states, though there has been only one confirmed human case so far in 2024. To find out how concerned we should be about all of this, John Yang speaks with epidemiologist Katelyn Jetelina. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

This episode is sponsored by Iowa Immunizes. To learn more about their initiatives, visit https://www.iowaimmunizes.org/.In today's episode of the Healthy Project Podcast, host Corey Dion Lewis sits down with Dr. John Whyte, Chief Medical Officer of WebMD, for a compelling discussion on the evolving landscape of COVID-19 as we step into 2024. Dr. Whyte, having interviewed over 400 guests during the pandemic, shares his valuable insights on the shift in public perception, the journey from confusion to clarity in health messaging, and the ongoing challenges and achievements in the fight against COVID-19. From the impact on children and vaccination debates to the future of COVID-19 alongside other respiratory viruses, this conversation is a deep dive into where we stand and where we're headed in managing the pandemic's aftermath.Show Notes:Introduction of Dr. John Whyte and Background - Corey introduces Dr. John Whyte and talks about his extensive work and contribution during the pandemic through WebMD and his series "Coronavirus in Context."Shift in Public Perception of COVID-19 - Dr. Whyte discusses the change in how the public views COVID-19 from 2020 to 2024, including the evolution of science and public health messaging.Impact on Children and Vaccination Debates - Insight into the current medical stance on COVID-19 vaccinations for children and the considerations parents are making in 2024.Vaccine Accessibility and Affordability - The conversation touches on the challenges surrounding the accessibility and affordability of vaccines and the importance of ensuring that everyone has access to life-saving vaccines.Misconceptions and Trust in Science - Dr. Whyte addresses the reemergence of misconceptions around COVID-19 and the critical need for trust in science and healthcare professionals.The Future of COVID-19 - Dr. Whyte shares his thoughts on the future of COVID-19, comparing it to other respiratory viruses, and discusses the importance of vaccines and ongoing treatments.Long COVID and Its Effects - A closer look at long COVID, including its impact on taste, breathing, cognition, and the hopeful developments in treatment.How to Connect with Dr. John Whyte - Information on how listeners can connect with Dr. Whyte and follow his work on WebMD and social media.Closing:Corey thanks Dr. Whyte for his insights and contributions to the podcast. He emphasizes the importance of staying informed, advocating for personal and community health, and continuing to support the fight against COVID-19 and other public health challenges.Listen, learn, and let's move forward together in understanding and tackling the challenges posed by COVID-19 in today's world. ★ Support this podcast ★

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AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, breaks down the latest vaccine news including why now is still a great time to get the flu vaccine and how your mood could impact how effective the flu vaccine is. She also discuss the latest rise in COVID-19 cases and the particularly hard impact COVID and RSV are having on children this year. Plus, key takeaways from CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen's Congressional testimony and details about the CDC's upcoming webinar with the AMA on respiratory virus season. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Two new COVID-19 variants are quickly gaining traction across Canada and are already dominant in New Brunswick. Jeanne Armstrong gets an update from epidemiologist Colin Furness.

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares the latest on China's pneumonia outbreak and mysterious wave of respiratory infections. Also covering updates for flu season, COVID trends, and RSV surges. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

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Covid cases are on the rise around the world and public health experts are concerned about a new variant, BA.2.86 or Pirola. What is the UK doing about it?Listen to The News Meeting here.For the premium Tortoise listening experience, curated by our journalists, download the free Tortoise audio app. For early and ad-free access, subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts. If you'd like to further support slow journalism and help us build a different kind of newsroom, do consider donating to Tortoise at tortoisemedia.com/support-us. Your contributions allow us to investigate, campaign and explore, and to build a newsroom that is responsible and sustainable. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We ask the experts about about rising COVID cases and what vaccines you should get for the fall.

Substack: https://substack.com/@rwmalonemdDr. Robert Malone is an internationally recognized scientist/physician and the original inventor of mRNA vaccination as a technology, DNA vaccination, and multiple non-viral DNA and RNA/mRNA platform delivery technologies. He has approximately 100 scientific publications with over 13,000 citations of his work and has served as chairperson on HHS and DoD committees. During the COVID-19 pandemic,  he served as a non-voting member on the NIH ACTIV TX-Clinical working group committee which was tasked with managing clinical research for a variety of drug and antibody treatments for COVID-19.

UC Santa Cruz developed a computational tool known as UShER that enables real-time SARS-CoV-2 tracking and helps researchers identify new lineages of the virus. The easy-to-use tool and online server creates an evolutionary tree that helps scientists understand genomic mutations by creating new branches, showing the relationships between virus samples and the order in which mutations happened along various lineages as the virus evolves. Series: "UC Santa Cruz News" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39241]

UC Santa Cruz developed a computational tool known as UShER that enables real-time SARS-CoV-2 tracking and helps researchers identify new lineages of the virus. The easy-to-use tool and online server creates an evolutionary tree that helps scientists understand genomic mutations by creating new branches, showing the relationships between virus samples and the order in which mutations happened along various lineages as the virus evolves. Series: "UC Santa Cruz News" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39241]

UC Santa Cruz developed a computational tool known as UShER that enables real-time SARS-CoV-2 tracking and helps researchers identify new lineages of the virus. The easy-to-use tool and online server creates an evolutionary tree that helps scientists understand genomic mutations by creating new branches, showing the relationships between virus samples and the order in which mutations happened along various lineages as the virus evolves. Series: "UC Santa Cruz News" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39241]

UC Santa Cruz developed a computational tool known as UShER that enables real-time SARS-CoV-2 tracking and helps researchers identify new lineages of the virus. The easy-to-use tool and online server creates an evolutionary tree that helps scientists understand genomic mutations by creating new branches, showing the relationships between virus samples and the order in which mutations happened along various lineages as the virus evolves. Series: "UC Santa Cruz News" [Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39241]

COVID cases continue to rise in the U.S. due to the new EG.5, or Eris, variant. AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, analyzes the increase in COVID hospitalizations and shares the latest news about the EG.5 and BA.2.86, or Pirola, variants. Plus, the CDC Health Advisory on fatal Vibrio vulnificus (or V. vulnificus) infections and what physicians and patients need to know about it. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Two prominent scientists prove what we've all suspected, that these COVID variants aren't coming from nature. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's dad warns the Biden government may try to kill him as Musk kills the latest Democrat hate hoax in record time. (Please subscribe & share.) Sources: https://jewishworldreview.com/0923/steyn090523.php https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11822817/Minister-brands-leaked-WhatsApps-view-psyche-Matt-Hancock.html https://twitter.com/KanekoaTheGreat/status/1697072553775501661?t=9bT0PKTt6cUJMO-k1vwsaA&s=19

Two prominent scientists prove what we've all suspected, that these COVID variants aren't coming from nature. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's dad warns the Biden government may try to kill him as Musk kills the latest Democrat hate hoax in record time. (Please subscribe & share.) Sources: https://jewishworldreview.com/0923/steyn090523.php https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11822817/Minister-brands-leaked-WhatsApps-view-psyche-Matt-Hancock.html https://twitter.com/KanekoaTheGreat/status/1697072553775501661?t=9bT0PKTt6cUJMO-k1vwsaA&s=19

In this episode we discuss the latest Covid variants and the possible health implications!https://www.masfsupplements.comCode/PREPPER15 for 15% off!https://www.edgetheorylabs.comCode/HOLISTIC150 for $150 off!Invader Coffee:https://bit.ly/3OWPubrDonations: PayPal.Me/holisticprepper

Host Betsy Ashton was joined by Dr. Paul Marik, Dr. JP Saleeby and India Scott, FNP-C for a discussion on new COVID variants. Formed by leading critical care specialists in March 2020, the Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance (FLCCC) has developed highly effective treatment protocols that aim to prevent and treat COVID-19 at all stages of the disease. We are a 100% donor-supported 501(c)(3) non-profit organization — our work would not be possible without you. Your gifts help us expand our reach and share the latest research available, for the health and well-being of all. To donate online, click here:https://covid19criticalcare.com/network-support/support-our-work/ To follow FLCCC, click here:https://covid19criticalcare.com/follow-flccc-2/ To learn more about our protocols click herehttps://covid19criticalcare.com/covid-19-protocols/ To register for weekly webinars, click here:https://geni.us/FLCCC_Webinar_Register To buy FLCCC gear, click here:https://supportflccc.store/

AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, discusses the recent uptick in COVID cases and hospitalizations, what we've learned about new variants EG.5, or Eris, and the highly mutated BA.2.86, or Pirola, variant. She also reviews changes in this year's flu vaccine guidelines and just how concerned we need to be about locally acquired malaria in response to a recent CDC Health Alert. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.

Two new COVID variants are making headlines this week as cases continue to rise across the United States. The new strain known as EG.5, also known as Eris, is now the most dominant strain in the U.S., while at the same time the more contagious strain BA 2.86 is confirmed to have hit U.S. shores. Infectious diseases specialist Dr. Celine Gounder returns to the show to update us on these latest strains and tells us what to watch out for as we head into the fall. Plus, she tells Andy who should be getting boosters now and who can wait until the next round of updated boosters become available. Later in the show, Dr. Gounder discusses season 2 of her own podcast, “Epidemic,” which looks at how we eradicated smallpox and what parallels we can draw to the COVID pandemic. Keep up with Andy on Post and Twitter @ASlavitt. Follow @celinegounder on Twitter. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.  Support the show by checking out our sponsors! Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/  Check out these resources from today's episode:  Find vaccines, masks, testing, treatments, and other resources in your community: https://www.covid.gov/ Order Andy's book, “Preventable: The Inside Story of How Leadership Failures, Politics, and Selfishness Doomed the U.S. Coronavirus Response”: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250770165  Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com/show/inthebubble.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What should we know about the newest COVID variants and boosters set to arrive next month? Dr. Michael Osterholm joins Chad to talk about that and where he expects COVID case numbers to go in the next months.

AMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, shares what physicians and patients need to know about the end of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023. Also covering the latest on abortion pill access, XBB.1.16 and XBB.1.9.1 trends, as well as a possible link between conjunctivitis and Arcturus variant. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.Public Health Emergency (PHE) and Covid-19 Emergency Declarations resources available:✈️ CDC International Travel Guidelines & COVID mandate changes — https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/order-safe-travel.html

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America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Peter McCullough and Malcolm Out Loud – In what world have we entered that we no longer look for issues that might save someone? After all this time of fighting the narrative, do you have any suggestions on the best way to talk with friends, family, and colleagues that have completely bought into all the lies?

America Out Loud PULSE with Dr. Peter McCullough and Malcolm Out Loud – In what world have we entered that we no longer look for issues that might save someone? After all this time of fighting the narrative, do you have any suggestions on the best way to talk with friends, family, and colleagues that have completely bought into all the lies?

Dr. Robert Clark returns to the Energy Stoners(TM) Cafe podcast to discuss with host, Toni Quest, the COVID 19 variants, China, and the future of global pandemics. He also shares a wellness road map to better personal health in 2023. Host:  toniquesttv@gmail.com guest:  Dr Robert Clark 701 Magnolia Way, Suite 101  Augusta, GA 30909  (706)922-6600 Energy Stoners(TM) Cafe podcast is the intellectual property of Toni Quest and James H. Brooks, producers.    

Town Square with Ernie Manouse airs at 3 p.m. CT. Tune in on 88.7FM, listen online or subscribe to the podcast. Join the discussion at 888-486-9677, questions@townsquaretalk.org or @townsquaretalk. COVID cases and hospitalizations are on the rise, in part to the new variant XBB.1.5. Dr. James McDeavitt explains the traits of this new variant, how easily it's transmitted and the effectiveness of the vaccine.  Plus, he discusses long COVID and what we can expect from future mutations of the virus.  Dr. McDeavitt also weighs in on the surge of COVID-related deaths in China and how they're dealing with the overwhelming death toll they're experiencing in the aftermath of moving away from their strict zero-COVID policy. Then, Dr. Michael Chang continues the conversation with his thoughts on how COVID symptoms have changed throughout the pandemic and answers questions from listeners about long COVID. Plus, Dr. Chang shares the latest on the flu and RSV and if they have waned from its peak before the holiday season. To learn how you can stay up to date on COVID vaccines based on manufacturer and previous doses, click here. Guests: Dr. James McDeavitt Executive Vice President and Dean of Clinical Affairs, Baylor College of Medicine Dr. Michael Chang, MD Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician at UTHealth Houston and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital Town Square with Ernie Manouse is a gathering space for the community to come together and discuss the day's most important and pressing issues. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, and other apps

First, we delve into a sweeping congressional investigation into the FDA's approval of the last treatment for Alzheimer's disease and what it means for the next one. We also preview the upcoming J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference and the biggest biotech events of 2023.

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about a virus that went through the Williams’ family over the holidays, his thoughts on what happened to Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin during the Monday Night Football game against the Bengals, if he expects to see an uptick […]

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about a virus that went through the Williams’ family over the holidays, his thoughts on what happened to Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin during the Monday Night Football game against the Bengals, if he expects to see an uptick […]

Dr. Jeffrey Kopin, Chief Medical Officer for Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, joins John Williams to talk about a virus that went through the Williams’ family over the holidays, his thoughts on what happened to Buffalo Bills player Damar Hamlin during the Monday Night Football game against the Bengals, if he expects to see an uptick […]

10.31.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS & Affirmative Action, KY Cop Kills Desman LaDuke, Internet Deals Disparities, Covid Variants The Supreme Court will kick off its November argument session with the highest-profile cases of that session: challenges to the consideration of race in the admissions process at Harvard and the University of North Carolina.  We'll break down today's arguments. A recent report uncovers that poor, less white areas get the worst internet deals. I'll talk to one of the investigative reporters who discovered how some companies discriminate in providing Internet access. Desman LaDuke, the young black man having a mental health crisis shot by a police officer through a window of his home, was laid to rest on Saturday.  Tonight, his aunt joins us to tell us about the investigation.  The white officer who placed his gun on Patrick Lyoya's head and pulled the trigger will have to stand trial for his death.  New York will pay millions to the men wrongfully convicted of killing Malcolm X.  DNA exonerates a black man after 38 years in a California prison.  And in our Fit, Live, Win segment, we're talking about bivalent Covid boosters and if it's a good idea to get them.   Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox

On this Back Story experts say Iran's weeks of unrest mean the regime may be finished. There are rumours of Revolutionary Guard defections. The religious clerics can't cleat the streets and Iranians chant death to the Ayatollah.Back Story's Dana Lewis talks to Ramesh Sepehrad.And the pandemic didn't disappear. Epidemiologist Dr. Eric Feigal-Ding is critical of the CDC for being late to announce variants that are challenging vaccines.  He predicts a tough winter ahead as Covid 19 spreads again.

The number of confirmed and reported COVID cases in the U.S. is at its lowest point since last spring. But the average number of deaths associated with COVID remains at more than 350 a day. Public health experts are increasingly concerned that too many Americans are missing out on a chance to get new boosters and avoid a worse winter. Dr. Peter Hotez joined John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The number of confirmed and reported COVID cases in the U.S. is at its lowest point since last spring. But the average number of deaths associated with COVID remains at more than 350 a day. Public health experts are increasingly concerned that too many Americans are missing out on a chance to get new boosters and avoid a worse winter. Dr. Peter Hotez joined John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Doctors should ignore the World Health Organization and other self-proclaimed medical “authorities” and “experts” in treating Covid cases and follow protocols that actually work in the real world, said prominent South African Dr. Ellapen Rapiti in this interview on Conversations That Matter with The New American magazine’s Alex Newman. “Nobody should die because of Covid,” ... The post Ignore WHO to Treat New Covid Variants: SA Super Doc Dr. Rapiti appeared first on The New American.

Crikey. These are interesting times. But is “may you live in interesting times” actually an old Chinese curse, or is the history of that saying more complicated? We take you from Chinese folk tales in 1627 to 20th-century British politicians in this encore episode of Quote or No Quote, trying to track down who said what when. Listen and learn.

Across the country, hospitalizations for COVID-19 have risen to their highest levels since March. This rise in cases is being driven by the new BA.5 variant, which now accounts for around 65 percent of all COVID infections in the U.S. To help us understand this stage of the pandemic, we speak with Dr. Celine Gounder, Senior Fellow at the Kaiser Family Foundation, a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine and Infectious Diseases at New York University's Grossman School of Medicine and a former member of the Biden-Harris Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board.   

Missouri is one of the only states that regularly monitors wastewater for new coronavirus variants. They show up in sewage as more people get sick.

Since early in the pandemic, scientists have searched for signals of SARS-CoV-2 transmission by sampling wastewater. This surveillance method has provided vital information to inform public health responses. But the approach has never been particularly specific - pointing to broad trends rather than granular information such as which variants are spreading where. But now a team from the University of California have created two new tools to sample waste water in much greater detail - and spot variants and their relative concentrations up to two weeks faster than testing-based surveillance methods. In this episode of Coronapod, we discuss the paper and ask how a system like this could help countries around the world respond to the COVID pandemic and beyond.News: COVID variants found in sewage weeks before showing up in tests See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Former Gov. Sarah Palin of Alaska leads the 48-candidate field in a special primary election for the state's sole congressional seat, according to a preliminary count of ballots on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are two years into the pandemic and there seems to be a new variant every few months. Should we be scared of these new variants? And what can we do if the government tries to use these new strains to lock us down again?