(2022-03-17). Fear psychosis, arrests, and deafening silence in Kashmir. peoplesdispatch.org At least 35 journalists in Kashmir have faced police interrogation, raids, threats, physical assault, or fabricated criminal cases for their reporting since the Indian government downgraded the state into two union territories in August 2019. Dozens more have been placed on The ongoing a…
(2022-03-17). WorkWeek: UESF Teachers Occupy For Back Pay, Covid, Griffin Charter & CNNC Union Busting. indybay.org WorkWeek covers SF UESF Teachers Occupation For Back Pay & Covid Capitalism, Giffin MIT Charter School Teachers Fighting Corruption & Chinese Union Busting at CNNC In Namibia…
(2022-03-17). Nakaseke Chairperson rejects request to postpone sanctions over poor PLE result. plusnews.ug 
Nakaseke District LC V Chairperson, Ignatius Koomu has rejected pleas to stay the sanctioning of headteachers whose primary leaving candidates will perform poorly resulting from the prolonged lockdown triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2016, the Nakaseke District Council passed a resolution to demote headteachers over poor Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) results. The district has …
(2022-03-17). Exposing the Very Secret World of Prohibited Bioweapons. journal-neo.org 
This week, writing as of the 2nd week of March 2022, the United States will reach 1 million dead from COVID 19. This disease, according to, not so much facts, but rather the tired acceptance of corrupt press and a public sated with conspiracy theories, is the "Kung Flu." As with false narratives, and there …
(2022-03-17). Lancet report shows pandemic death toll is triple the official total. wsws.org A peer-reviewed study published in the Lancet provides evidence that though reported COVID-19 deaths in the first two years approached six million, excess deaths attributable to the pandemic were three-fold higher, at more than 18 million.
(2022-03-17). Chinese oral COVID-19 drug safe, well-tolerated in human tests: study. ecns.cn A Chinese oral COVID-19 nucleoside drug, VV116, has commenced global trials in moderate and severe COVID-19 patients after having proven to be safe and well-tolerated in the tests of healthy people.
(2022-03-17). Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: New cases of COVID-19 continue downward trend. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org New cases of COVID-19 are down 90% from the peak, with under 75,000 new cases reported last week across the U.S. "What we're observing is a pretty dramatic suppression of cases," explains Dr. Gregory Poland, head of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. "This is good news, but we need to be cautious." Dr. Poland warns that there are still people who are vulnerable to COVID-19 infection, including people who are immunocompromised; children under 5 who cannot yet be…
(2022-03-17). Mayo Clinic's 2021 achievements affirm 'Bold. Forward.' strategic vision, staff dedication. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org ROCHESTER, Minn. ‚Äï Mayo Clinic is proud to report a year of extraordinary achievements in 2021, thanks to the hard work and dedication of its more than 73,000 staff members. Mayo Clinic accelerated progress on goals related to its "Bold. Forward." strategic plan to transform health care while continuing to provide leadership in the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, Mayo cared for more than 1.4 million patients from every U.S. state and…
(2022-03-17). Jilin illustrator inspired by medical workers' pandemic fight. ecns.cn Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, she has created multiple popular flip illustrations to encourage medical workers.
(2022-03-17). Traditional Chinese medicine experts arrive in Cambodia to help fight COVID-19. ecns.cn A team of 10 traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) experts arrived here in the capital of Cambodia Wednesday evening to help the southeast Asian nation fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
(2022-03-17). Healthcare for Human Rights, Not Profits: what the US Can Learn from Cuba's Coronavirus Response. orinocotribune.com By Natalia Burdynska-Schuurman — Mar 10, 2022 | Cuba's remarkable response to the Coronavirus pandemic highlights the need for a healthcare system that puts people before profits | For two years now, the Coronavirus pandemic has done irreversible harm to millions in the United States. To date, over 78 million confirmed cases of infection and over 940,000 deaths due to Coronavirus have been
(2022-03-17). Mayo Clinic researchers recommend investments in vaccine safety in Nature commentary. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org The leaders of Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group are emphasizing the need for increased long-term study of vaccines and their mechanisms with future safety of patients in mind. Gregory Poland, M.D., and Richard Kennedy, Ph.D., write in their commentary in the scientific journal Nature Reviews Immunology that greater focus on understanding vaccines' downstream effects, not only on immunity but also on all the other biological systems will provide information that can help make vaccines safer…
(2022-03-17). People with Omicron variant less likely hospitalised compared to Delta variant. imperial.ac.uk People with the Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 were less likely to be admitted to hospital or to die, compared to those with the Delta variant.
(2022-03-17). Saturday 3/19: No World Order — Call for Assembly of Disassembly. indybay.org Gather 6: 30 PM on Saturday 3/19 at Oscar Grant Plaza in downtown Oakland—bring your friends and party favors. | Masks are great for more than one reason…
(2022-03-17). Turkish doctors, health workers on nationwide strike for wages, safety. wsws.org Amid unprecedented inflation and falls in workers' living standards due to the pandemic and war, Turkish doctors have organized their largest strike ever.
(2022-03-17). Mask mandates end in nearly every US school district as pediatric death toll climbs. wsws.org The Democratic Party has fully signed on to the blatant "herd immunity" policies that the Republican Party, far-right groups and Donald Trump have been advocating since the beginning of the pandemic.
(2022-03-17). Mayo Clinic Q and A: Treatment of peripheral artery disease depends on severity of symptoms. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I am in my early 50s, and I enjoy hiking and biking. I was active until leg pain brought me to my doctor. I was diagnosed with a blockage of the artery behind my right knee. What is this condition, and what treatments are available? ANSWER: Your condition, called peripheral artery disease, is a common problem in which narrowed arteries reduce the amount of blood that reaches the limbs. The type of blocked artery…
(2022-03-17). Mayo Clinic Minute: What you can eat to avoid kidney stones. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org March is National Kidney Month, a time to raise awareness about your kidney health and generate support for those affected by conditions, including kidney stones, kidney infections and kidney disease. It's estimated that 1 in 10 people will get a kidney stone in his or her lifetime. Kidney stones are not only painful, but they can lead to serious complications that may require hospitalization and even surgery. The good news is kidney stones are preventable,…
(2022-03-17). Consumer Health: What is Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease? newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, also called hereditary motor and sensory neuropathy, is a group of inherited disorders that affects an estimated 150,000 people in the U.S., according to the National Library of Medicine. Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease causes nerve damage mostly in the peripheral nerves of the arms and legs. This nerve damage results in smaller, weaker muscles. You also may experience loss of sensation and muscle contractions, and difficulty walking. Foot deformities, such as hammertoes and high arches,…
(2022-03-17). Science Saturday: Big data helps in understanding asthma biologic use, outcomes. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 25 million Americans have asthma, and that number is increasing every year. In the last 10 years, a number of new medications have become available. Collectively referred to as 'biologics,' these therapies are made to target very specific parts of the body and its immune system. Although they each have different targets, they all are designed to prevent the inflammation that leads to asthma exacerbation. However, it appears…
(2022-03-17). Young girl with rare disease gets life-changing diagnosis and targeted therapy at Mayo Clinic. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Rare Disease Day raises awareness of the 30 million people in the U.S. who have a rare disease. Araeya Sell, 13, has spent much of her childhood visiting her health care team and in the hospital. She has endured countless blood draws, scans, procedures and a surgery ‚Äï all in the search for answers to her complex symptoms. "It started in kindergarten when Araeya just kept getting bladder infections," says her mother, Nicole Sell. "Her…
(2022-03-17). Science Saturday: Mayo Clinic develops automated system to accelerate diagnoses for patients with rare diseases. newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org Mayo Clinic researchers are working to accelerate the diagnoses of rare diseases and renew hope for patients whose symptoms have defied an explanation ‚Äï‚ÄØsometimes for years or even decades.‚ÄØ The team of genomics experts has developed an automated system called RENEW for tracking new scientific knowledge from around the world of pathogenic genetic variants and applying it to Mayo Clinic patients with rare and undiagnosed diseases. RENEW stands for reanalysis of negative whole-exome/genome data. "We're…
(2022-03-16). Minister Muyingo: Halt use of smartphones in Schools. plusnews.ug 
The Ministry of Education and Sports has asked schools to halt the use of smartphones as teaching aids in schools. The Higher Education State Minister, Dr John C. Muyingo issued the orders at a press briefing at the Ministry of Education in Kampala. The minister noted that while smartphones can bridge the ICT gap in …
(2022-03-16). Educators across US send support to striking Minneapolis teachers. wsws.org Educators and workers across the US gave support for the present struggle of Minneapolis teachers against intolerable working conditions and connected the strike with poor working conditions facing workers across the US, the ongoing dangers of the pandemic, and the drive toward war.
(2022-03-16). [Articles] Healthcare workers' views on mandatory SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in the UK: A cross-sectional, mixed-methods analysis from the UK-REACH study. thelancet.com Only one in six of the HCWs in this large, diverse, UK-wide sample favoured mandatory vaccination. Building trust, educating, and supporting HCWs who are hesitant about vaccination may be more acceptable, effective, and equitable.
(2022-03-16). Weekly COVID-19 cases up 8% worldwide: WHO. en.mehrnews.com TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) — Over 11 million people contracted the novel coronavirus infection worldwide over the past week, more than 43,000 patients died, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on Wednesday.
(2022-03-16). America's New Dystopian Normal. popularresistance.org The United States has all but declared the COVID-19 pandemic over and done with. The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) advised 230 million Americans, 70 percent of the population, to no longer wear masks in most cases, including indoors. | Cities, counties, and states across the US have lifted their mask mandates. | Restaurants, shopping malls, movie theatres, and grocery stores have dropped mask and physical distancing requirements. Even school districts have gone mask-optional since the end of February. This is despite more than 55,000 Americans contracting the disease and nearly 2,000 dying from it and the…
(2022-03-16). Venezuela and UN Human Rights Office Discuss Increased Technical Assistance. orinocotribune.com Monday, March 14, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro held a videoconference with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet. | Through his Twitter account, President Maduro said that the two reviewed Venezuela's COVID-19 response, and discussed the possibility of increased UN technical assistance in order to guarantee justice and peace for the Venezuelan people. | En videoconferencia con la Alta Comisionada de la ONU para los DD…
(2022-03-16). OPS llama a estar alerta ante posibles brotes de poliomielitis y a no descuidar la vacunación contra esta enfermedad. cubadebate.cu La Organización Panamericana de la Salud (OPS) llamó hoy estar alerta ante posibles brotes de poliomielitis e indicó elevar la cobertura de vacunación contra esa enfermedad. La cobertura de contra la poliomielitis, el sarampión y la rubéola, la difteria y otras enfermedades infantiles había disminuido incluso antes de que llegara el Covid-19.
(2022-03-16). Ante la COVID-19 en Cuba: Hacer todo lo posible por no retroceder. cubadebate.cu Una intensa jornada que versó sobre la salud de los cubanos y estadísticas que muestran el actual comportamiento de la epidemia de COVID-19, tuvo lugar este martes, desde el Palacio de la Revolución, y estuvo encabezada por el Primer Secretario del Comité Central del Partido Comunista y Presidente de la República, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez.
(2022-03-16). New virus guidelines reflect Omicron realities. ecns.cn People with mild COVID-19 infections will be placed in centralized isolation, rather than in designated hospitals.
(2022-03-16). Children show low levels of antibodies against COVID-19, new study suggests. peoplesdispatch.org The results of the study were astounding—while 76% of the adult group had antibodies against the coronavirus, only 37% of the children had the antibodies. Interestingly, participants from both groups had similar viral loads…
(2022-03-16). As the Fed Prepares to Raise Rates, the Inflation Hawks are Running Wild. cepr.net With bad news on oil prices, and a new wave of Covid shutdowns in China, the inflation hawks are getting really excited. After all, higher oil prices and further supply disruptions are sure to add to the inflation the economy is already seeing. I guess they were right with their warnings. Okay, let's get back …
(2022-03-16). Right-wing candidate narrowly wins South Korean presidential election. wsws.org Yoon's election is the result above all of the deep unpopularity of the Moon administration, which is responsible for the social crisis produced by the COVID-19 pandemic…
(2022-03-16). Inhalable vaccine for COVID-19 a step closer. ecns.cn An inhaled COVID-19 vaccine developed by CanSino Biologics has entered late-stage clinical trials, with data suggesting it is eligible to apply for emergency use in China, the company's chief scientist said.
(2022-03-16). Nearly 1,000 people in hospital with COVID in New Zealand. wsws.org As Omicron continues to infect more than 20,000 people a day, hospitals have cut back other services to cope with the surge, and there is growing anger towards the government.
(2022-03-16). Western countries lift COVID-19 bans amid fluctuation of pandemic. ecns.cn More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the global infections and deaths have waxed and waned in different parts of the world.
(2022-03-16). The Heat: Europe rolls back precautions as COVID-19 cases rise. america.cgtn.com 
A stark warning from the head of the World Health Organization as the global pandemic enters its third year.
(2022-03-16). China mounts all-out effort to stop the spread of Omicron BA.2 subvariant. wsws.org Backed by popular support for the Zero-COVID policy that has continuously prevented infections and deaths, the Chinese government is mobilizing vast resources to quell the outbreak and save lives.
(2022-03-16). CovertAction Bulletin Podcast: The Role of War Propaganda in Anti-Asian Violence. covertactionmagazine.com The epidemic of anti-Asian violence has grown exponentially since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, Asian …
(2022-03-16). Cuba sin casos de zika y chikungunya, pero alerta ante circulación de dengue y covid, señala el Minsap. cubadebate.cu Cuba se mantiene libre de chikungunya y de zika, pese a los elevados índices de infectación del agente transmisor de estas enfermedades, el mosquito Aedes aegypti, divulgó hoy el Ministerio de Salud Pública (Minsap). En el caso del dengue, también provocado por el insecto, un total de nueve provincias fueron afectadas durante el año anterior.
(2022-03-16). California transitions to an endemic approach to the virus. america.cgtn.com 
California has passed nine million COVID-19 cases. That's close to 25% of the state's population. However, with infections on the decline, it plans to transition from a pandemic to an endemic approach to the virus.
(2022-03-16). Our Military Budget Is More Lopsided Than Ever. otherwords.org Congress recently announced a bipartisan budget deal to fund the federal government through 2022. It's a lopsided budget if there ever was one. | Even after America's longest war in Afghanistan ended last year, military spending isn't going down. In fact, it's skyrocketing upwards — from $740 billion in the last budget set under Trump to $782 billion in this deal. | The same new budget offers just $730 billion to meet urgent domestic needs at home. | That means that even during a pandemic, supply chain crisis, and painful inflation, we'll put more resources into the military and war than public health, educ…
(2022-03-16). Russian restaurants in NYC impacted by Russia-Ukraine conflict. america.cgtn.com 
Some Russian restaurants in the NYC are experiencing backlash over Russia- Ukraine conflict. One said they lost 60% of the business. This after struggling to survive through the pandemic. Find out more.
(2022-03-16). See how cloud seeding might help fight drought in the U.S. america.cgtn.com 
As drought continues to plague the American West, some states are turning to a 75-year-old technology that's long been viewed with skepticism by many scientists: cloud seeding. What is cloud seeding and how's it done?>
(2022-03-16). Mass Grave In Mariupol. Who May Buried There And Why. southfront.org 
An official representative of the DPR said at an urgent briefing on the morning of 16 March that information had been received from various sources that another falsification had been carried out by the Ukrainian leadership in the city of Mariupol. | This time, the office of the Ukrainian President set the task for the Ukrainian armed forces' command to discredit the actions of the Russian forces by showing the Western public the mass graves of civilians allegedly killed as a result of artillery shellin…
(2022-03-16). Not all Refugees are Equal: Plight of Palestinians Displaced by Israel Worsening. juancole.com ( Middle East Monitor ) — Financial support for the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) is dwindling, despite the renewed mandates and financial contribution pledges by world leaders. "The almost unanimous political support expressed by the UN General Assembly to the Agency is not translated into matching financial resources," UNRWA's Commissioner-General, …
(2022-03-16). Saudi Arabia: Mass Execution of 81 Men: Rampant Abuses in Criminal Justice System, lack of Fair Trials. juancole.com Human Rights Watch — (Beirut) — Saudi authorities' execution of 81 men on March 12, 2022 was its largest mass execution in years despite recent promises to curtail its use of the death penalty, Human Rights Watch said today. Rampant and systemic abuses in Saudi Arabia's criminal justice system suggest it is highly unlikely that …
(2022-03-16). Top 7 Ways Iran evaded US Sanctions that Putin could Follow. juancole.com Ann Arbor (Informed Comment) — The sorts of sanctions and boycotts the United States and its allies are placing on Russia resemble those applied by Washington to Iran off and on in the past decade, though so far the measures in place against Tehran are still far more severe than what has been done to …