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Averting Disaster through Preparation: A Conversation with Rebecca Katz and Mackenzie S. Moore - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The importance of ongoing discussions on outbreak preparedness and response post-COVID-19. [ more ]

Poynter

Four years after shelter-in-place, COVID-19 misinformation persists - Poynter

COVID-19 misinformation persists despite the shift in focus towards vaccines.

Misinformation spread rapidly even before the pandemic started affecting daily life. [ more ]

Axios

America's split on whether the pandemic is over

COVID-19 remains a threat despite easing restrictions and treatment akin to the flu.

Debate among public health experts on whether the virus should be treated uniquely or as part of other respiratory diseases. [ more ]

time.com

TIME100 Health Honorees Toast to Survival, Solutions, and Health Workers in Conflict Zones

The TIME100 Health list highlights influential figures in health leading impactful changes, discussing issues from neglected tropical diseases like noma to pioneering research in COVID treatments. [ more ]

Axios

Countries debate drugmaker requirements in final pandemic treaty talks

Hundreds of thousands of deaths could have been averted with better vaccine access.

Draft treaty aims to enhance pandemic response with equity as the goal. [ more ]

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www.independent.co.uk

Ten times Boris Johnson was cornered by Hugo Keith at the Covid inquiry

Former British prime minister Boris Johnson faced tough questioning during his appearance before the Covid inquiry.

Protesters interrupted the hearing, demanding more accountability for the government's pandemic response. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Disgusting orgy of narcissism ': Full damning statement from bereaved covid families

Bereaved families accuse Boris Johnson of distorting the truth by claiming his government saved thousands of lives during the pandemic.

Protesters interrupt Johnson's apology during the UK's covid inquiry, accusing him of presiding over a narcissistic response to the crisis. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Boris admits they 'underestimated' the threat of Covid and ministers should have 'twigged sooner'

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson admits to shaking hands with a Covid patient and not being precautionary enough during the pandemic.

Johnson acknowledges that the government 'underestimated' the threat of Covid in the early days and apologizes to the victims. [ more ]

Washington Post

Boris Johnson admits 'mistakes' to covid inquiry but defends record

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson defended his response to the pandemic in testimony before an independent inquiry.

Johnson acknowledged mistakes were made but argued that his government gave careful consideration to the evidence available at the time. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

Boris Johnson to Face Tough Questions at Covid Inquiry

Boris Johnson will testify before an inquiry into his government's handling of the pandemic, facing questions about lockdown timing and social gatherings that violated rules.

Johnson is expected to admit mistakes while highlighting successes like the vaccine rollout and reopening the economy. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Covid inquiry: What time is Boris Johnson giving evidence and how to watch

Boris Johnson is set to be questioned about the UK's late lockdown and his leadership style in a pandemic response inquiry.

Johnson was unable to supply the inquiry with his WhatsApp messages from the first lockdown due to security concerns. [ more ]

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www.nytimes.com

Boris Johnson to Face Tough Questions at Covid Inquiry

Boris Johnson is set to testify before an official inquiry into his government's handling of the pandemic.

Johnson is expected to admit mistakes but also defend his decisions, including the vaccine rollout and reopening the economy. [ more ]

eLearning Industry

2 weeks ago

Education

Resources And Strategies To Help Struggling Students Become Better eLearners

eLearning is crucial beyond pandemics, requiring equitable access to resources for students to thrive online. [ more ]

www.bbc.com

1 month ago

Education

Error to open pubs not schools, Covid inquiry told

Opening pub gardens while schools remained closed termed 'terrible mistake'

Schools should be 'last to close and first to reopen' during emergencies [ more ]

The Atlantic

2 weeks ago

America's Response to Bird Flu Is 'Out of Whack'

The United States' response to infectious diseases has worsened despite having knowledge and resources for preparedness. [ more ]

The Nation

3 weeks ago

The Covid Revisionists Are Endangering Us All

Covid revisionism narratives in the US present conflicting views on pandemic response, with potential negative implications for the future. [ more ]

Intelligencer

Republicans Haven't Learned From Trump's COVID Failures

Four years ago, Trump mishandled the pandemic, focusing on avoiding blame rather than long-term outcomes.

Lessons from COVID include the ineffectiveness of school closures in the 2020 pandemic despite initial support based on historical disease responses. [ more ]

www.fastcompany.com

3 months ago

The CDC hasn't nixed its 5-day COVID isolation ruleyet. Here's why it might

CDC considering updating COVID-19 isolation guidelines to allow people testing positive to leave isolation after 24 hours symptom-free.

Evolution of public health policies and living with new pathogens like COVID-19 highlighted by potential CDC guideline revisions. [ more ]

New York Post

Fauci to testify twice before House COVID panel about pandemic response

Dr. Fauci will testify twice before a House select subcommittee next year, addressing various controversies and investigations related to the pandemic response.

Fauci will answer questions for seven hours per day accompanied by personal attorneys and government counsel.

The House COVID subcommittee released emails showing Fauci's involvement in a research paper meant to disprove the lab leak theory of COVID-19 origin. [ more ]

time.com

3 weeks ago

Medicine

Why It's Important to Meet People Where They Are' When Improving U.S. Healthcare

Meeting people where they are can improve healthcare accessibility and outcomes. [ more ]

ZDNET

1 month ago

Agile

Agile development can unlock the power of generative AI - here's how

Agile methodologies were crucial in the pandemic and can unlock AI benefits. [ more ]

ESPN.com

1 month ago

Wine

'Who's this Michael Jordan guy?' How the NBA landed its very own wine partnership

Michael Jordan participated in virtual wine tastings during the pandemic.

Despite sharing the same name, the sommelier leading the tastings is a short, white Italian man. [ more ]

BBC News

UK politics

Mark Drakeford: The first minister of Wales' highs and lows

Mark Drakeford was popular as Wales' first minister during the pandemic.

Drakeford set an ideological course for Welsh Labour, advocating for policies like free bus passes and prescriptions. [ more ]

Mail Online

Harvard scientist fired for anti-lockdown views during COVID pandemic

Martin Kulldorff was fired by Harvard for anti-lockdown views

Kulldorff was terminated for supporting Great Barrington Declaration and criticizing government's pandemic response [ more ]

www.bostonherald.com

Do we simply not care about old people?

COVID-19 impact on older adults underestimated

Lack of decisive action for senior care [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Feds won't reimburse California $300 million for homeless housing amid COVID. Congress wants answers

Local officials in California might be responsible for over $300 million spent on homeless hotel stays during the pandemic.

FEMA had only agreed to pay for up to 20 days of hotel stays for homeless residents during the pandemic. [ more ]

Theregister

3 months ago

EU data protection

Billions lost to fraud during UK's pandemic spending spree

Fraud in UK public spending during the pandemic reached up to £59 billion ($74.4 billion), according to a report from the National Audit Office (NAO).

The NAO identified a lack of access to data as a reason for the authorities' struggle to combat fraud during the pandemic.

The NAO recommends that the government work on improving data sharing and interoperability across different government departments to better prevent and address fraud in future emergencies. [ more ]

BBC News

3 months ago

Personalities do matter in politics, says Gove

Michael Gove accuses some Scottish government ministers of prioritizing political points during pandemic discussions

Gove highlights SNP's Kate Forbes as someone who focused on constructive dialogue [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

4 months ago

UK Covid inquiry to investigate evidence Scottish ministers failed to protect vulnerable people

The UK Covid inquiry will investigate whether ministers in Scotland failed to properly fund social care and protect those at greatest risk from the virus.

Nicola Sturgeon's decisions as first minister will come under scrutiny, including whether she could have reacted faster to the first outbreaks to potentially save lives. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Under-fire Matt Hancock to give evidence before Covid inquiry

Matt Hancock expected to defend his performance as health secretary during the pandemic before the UK Covid-19 Inquiry.

Witnesses have criticized Hancock's approach and called for his removal, including the former senior civil servant Lord Sedwill and former top Number 10 adviser Dominic Cummings.

Andy Burnham accused Hancock of imposing ineffective Tier 3 restrictions on Greater Manchester and administering a punishment beating for the city. [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

Boris Johnson covid inquiry: Former PM to be grilled over pandemic response today

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to give evidence at the Covid-19 inquiry about his government's handling of the pandemic.

Johnson is expected to admit that his government made mistakes but also made decisions that saved lives. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Boris Johnson v the Covid inquiry

The UK's handling of the pandemic is being analyzed by the Covid inquiry

Boris Johnson is set to explain his decisions and possible political comeback [ more ]

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