Over two years into the pandemic and I suppose some good news to be had? But, in US only 66% “fully vaccinated” (two doses) and only 30% with 1st booster. Not clear the percentage of those with the 2nd booster
Food Safety News reports:
A decline in Salmonella across Australia in 2020 has been linked to actions to tackle COVID-19, according to a study.
Researchers compared Salmonella rates in 2020 to past years and looked at the impact of COVID-19
Over 870,000 dead
Nearly 1,300 dead just today
Infections “down” to 378,000 today
This is so sad – and preventable.
This week’s cluster report from the Hawaii Department of Health focuses on COVID-19 outbreaks at a restaurant chain, as well as one caused by a food supply delivery by an infected person, and a gathering at a karaoke bar.
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As of today 719,037, of our friends and neighbors have died from SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19). However, perhaps, at least in the foodborne illness space, there might be some good news?
The CDC reported today on the Decreased Incidence of Infections Caused
We are now over 600,000 dead.
And, we are at less that 60% vaccinated.
The Delta variant is now the dominate strain in the United States and is spiking in the unvaccinated population.
This is not over.
It has been a very long year and we still have a long way to go – please, wear a mask, wash your hands, socially distance and get a vaccine when you can.
After more than a year since the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak was declared a global health emergency, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continue to