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USA: "Yes, That ‘Summer Cold’ Really Might Be COVID (Again). What to Know About Bay Area Viral Levels." 🔸COVID-19 levels in Bay Area wastewater are rising again this summer, increasing 136% in July compared with June. Source: archive.md/uaXeC

New Zealand COVID weekly update: 2 August 2026 27 July to 2 August 2026: 🔹New cases: 102 (+2.0%) 🔹Deaths: (data removed from dashboard) 14 July to 20 July 2026: 🔸Hospitalisations: 24 (+26.3%) Source: healthnz.govt.nz/about-us/hea...

"RFK Jr. is wrong. Peru had the highest COVID-19 death rate, not the U.S." 🔸Peru had the highest COVID-19 death rate per capita from January 2020 to March 2023 with 665.84 deaths per 100,000. The U.S. rate was nearly half at 341.11 per 100,000 people, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Peru had the highest COVID-19 death rate, not the U.S.During a CNN interview, HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the U.S. had the highest death rate from COVID-19. Peru’s was higher.politifact.com

Taiwan: COVID-19 hospital visits surge 74.8% 🔸Hospitals reported 18,990 visits for COVID-19 last week, a 74.8% increase from the previous week 🔸PQ.16.1.1 variant accounted for 85.7% of local samples analysed over the past 4 weeks and may possess extra immune-escape properties.

COVID-19 hospital visits surge 74.8% - Taipei TimesHospitals reported 18,990 visits for COVID-19 last week, a 74.8 percent increase from the previous week, while 62 severe cases were reported, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) said yesterday, urgi...www.taipeitimes.com

US Weekly COVID update: Aug 3, 2026 🔸1 in 209 Actively Infectious 🔸234,000 Daily Infections 🔸1,570,000 Infections In The Past Week 🔸90,000,000 Infections in 2026 🔸79,000 to 310,000 Weekly Long COVID Cases 🔸400 to 700 Weekly Excess Deaths Source: pmc19.com

Queensland Weekly Respiratory Surveillance Report: 28 July - 3 August 2026 Reported cases: 🔹COVID: 238 (+8.6%) 🔹Influenza: 892 (+59.8%)⚠️ 🔹RSV: 674 (+0.5%) Hospitalisations: 🔸COVID: 29 (+3.5%) 🔸Influenza: 41 (+86.3%)⚠️ 🔸RSV: 45 (+2.2%) Source: health.qld.gov.au/clinical-pra...

Thailand Breaks 12-Week Consecutive Surge as Weekly Cases Drop -14% Reported weekly cases: 🔸W19: 226 🔸W20: 284 🔸W21: 370 🔸W22: 610 🔸W23: 929 🔸W24: 1231 🔸W25: 1720 🔸W26: 2373 🔸W27: 3594 🔸W28: 4920 🔸W29: 6633 🔸W30: 9276 🔸W31: 7938 Source: dvis3.ddc.moph.go.th/t/DDC_CENTER...

The “primary obligation” in any future health crisis must be to “protect our constitutional rights,” - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. 🤦‍♂️ Source: www.politico.com/news/2026/08...

USA: Medicare is dropping two COVID-19 tracking rules for long-term care and 11 specialty cancer hospitals. The agency will stop collecting data on how many staff members are vaccinated, as well as tracking if patients and residents are up to date on their shots.

Cancer and Long-Term Care Hospitals Will Stop Reporting Staff COVID Vaccination Rates Under a Finalized Medicare RuleCMS finalized removal of staff COVID vaccination reporting for 11 cancer hospitals and long-term care hospitals, beginning with the FY 2028 program year.www.medicaldaily.com

Your brain uses about 20% of your body's energy. A study found people with Long COVID had lower energy in a key brain region, helping explain brain fog and fatigue. Creatine may help cells deliver ATP energy, but like any supplement, it's probably not the answer on its own.

Long COVID Study Finds Major Energy Deficits in the Brain - Health RisingA long COVID study examining, for the first time, energy levels in the brain, found them to be depleted in a large region called the cingulate cortex.www.healthrising.org

Australia has confirmed its first mass wildlife deaths from H5 bird flu after greater crested terns were found dead on Baudin Rocks, South Australia. Australia now has 74 confirmed cases: 54 in SA, 10 in WA, 7 in Victoria, 2 in NSW and 1 in Queensland.

Bird flu mass mortality points to 'significant losses' for wildlifeThe first mass mortality of Australian wildlife from the deadly H5 bird flu has been confirmed in greater crested terns found on an island off South Australia's coast.www.abc.net.au

A case study found a 25-year-old woman developed a rare blood vessel skin condition one month after COVID-19 infection. Researchers say it adds to growing evidence that COVID-19 can damage blood vessels and may trigger unusual vascular conditions after infection. www.cureus.com/articles/521...

China: COVID-19 infections on the rise. 🔸COVID ranks first among respiratory pathogens at hospitals 🔸20.3% positivity rate (+4% from previous week) 🔸The NB.1.8.1 variant lineage remains the predominant circulating strain 🔸The 15-59 age group shows the highest positivity rate among reported cases

"It is neglect of the highest order to look children in the eyes and say: 'We knew how to protect you, and we didn't do it.'" - Violet Affleck speech at the United Nations on September 23, 2025 Source: archive.md/0chiK

A UK trial in 95 nursing homes found HEPA air purifiers didn't reduce winter respiratory infections. However, air quality scientists criticised the study, saying, "Air purifiers only work if they're turned on." The researchers acknowledged poor compliance, making the results difficult to interpret.

Can air purifiers prevent flu and COVID-19 in nursing homes? Only if they’re used properlywww.cidrap.umn.edu

Diphtheria in Australia – Epidemiological update – 27 July 2026 Published: 31 July 2026 🔹In 2026, Australia has recorded 475 diphtheria cases 🔹Over the past fortnight 24 total cases were notified 🔹NT: 261 cases, WA: 197 cases, SA: 13 cases, QLD: 4 cases www.cdc.gov.au/resources/pu...

USA: Epidemic trend summary: July 31, 2026 COVID-19 As of July 29, 2026: 🔹41 states have COVID-19 infections growing or likely growing 🔹0 states have infections declining or likely declining 🔹7 states show no change Source: cdc.gov/cfa-modeling...

US Country singer Megan Maroney breaks down and quits show in Denver after 3 songs. “This is obviously the last thing I ever want to do, but I am obviously extremely sick, and I thought I did everything to make myself better,” Megan Moroney said Source: www.news.com.au/entertainmen...

A study of 10 million people found those taking Semaglutide before catching COVID-19 were less likely to die. Researchers think its anti-inflammatory effects and benefits for blood sugar, weight and heart health may help. Clinical trials are still needed to confirm the benefit.

Ten-million-person study links semaglutide to lower COVID-19 mortalityResearchers analyzing claims from more than 10.1 million commercial insurance and Medicare Advantage enrollees found that semaglutide use was associated with a 49% lower adjusted hazard of COVID-19-re...www.news-medical.net

Australian Respiratory Surveillance Report – 31 July 2026 Reported cases in the last fortnight (13 July 2026 to 26 July 2026) 🔸COVID: 3,527 (-8.8%) 🔸Influenza: 8,536 (-2.5%) 🔸RSV: 11,535 (-11.3%) Source: www.cdc.gov.au/resources/pu...