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COVID-19 had a scientific head start; the next pandemic virus may be a stranger. NVIDIA and Google DeepMind are using AI to map 2,800 viruses before the next outbreak

An international collaboration has developed a dataset of predicted protein structures from more than 2,800 viruses. This data is accessible through the AlphaFold Database, aiding in pandemic preparedness. Researchers can accelerate their investigations of new viruses using this information for potential treatments. The dataset provides insights into protein interactions, making…

The Economic Times · Sep 25

Covid test company executive pleads guilty to billing insurers $500 M for services never provided

A Fast Lab executive pleaded guilty in a COVID-19 testing fraud case involving over $500 million in allegedly false claims. Prosecutors said the company used customers’ insurance information to bill government-backed healthcare programmes for COVID-19 testing services that were never provided. Seyhun admitted helping submit fraudulent claims and agreed to…

The Times of India · Sep 25

Dependent family pension pending since 2020: Why pensioner body is seeking intervention in widow’s case over missing death certificate

Mita Biswas has been unable to obtain her dependent family pension due to a missing death certificate. Her brother died during the COVID-19 pandemic, complicating the situation further. Bharat Pensioners Samaj has intervened multiple times to seek resolution for her claim. The pension authorities have not communicated any updates regarding…

The Economic Times · Sep 24

FDA Was Warned Its COVID Vaccine Safety Algorithm Could Miss Signals, BMJ Reports, as Critics Dispute the Framing

A BMJ investigation says U.S. officials were warned a COVID vaccine safety screen could miss signals. Critics dispute its framing. What a signal means.

Medical Daily · Sep 23

Pneumonia, Bronchitis, and RSV Top Americans' Most-Googled Respiratory Questions as Strep Rises and COVID Grows in Many States

Is pneumonia contagious? What counts as a fever? The most-Googled respiratory questions, answered with federal health guidance before virus season.

Medical Daily · Sep 23

Delays in Covid shots for kids is latest bid by Trump officials to restrict vaccines

Administration is holding back Covid vaccines for all children in at least 11 states and one US territory

The Guardian - US · Sep 23

Thomas Chatterton Williams on how Covid-19, George Floyd protests affected US social justice

An acclaimed American author has spoken to FRANCE 24 about his theories on how American society's opinion and ideas of social justice have changed since the presidency of Barack Obama. Thomas Chatterton Williams says the left became disillusioned during Obama's second term, and in later years amid the George Floyd…

France 24 · Sep 23

Massachusetts lesbian bar drama explodes online after removal of mandatory COVID mask rule: ‘incredibly racist’

Apparently the COVID pandemic never ended.

We Got This Covered · Sep 23

Homeless people can now get free flu jabs – but will this initiative actually reach them?

From the start of October, people sleeping rough or staying in homeless hostels and night shelters in England can get a free flu vaccine for the first time. But will the jab reach those who need it?

The Conversation · Sep 23

A ‘grubby rumour’ and a $5m extortion attempt: former Toplace executive gives Icac evidence

Sharangan Maheswaran also told inquiry his bid for story on unsubstantiated rumour about then-Liberal minister David Elliott was ‘not a serious offer’

The Guardian - AU · Sep 23