BEready Cohort @bereadycohort.bsky.social · 15/10/2026www.20min.ch/story/kanton...20min.chHäufung im Kanton Waadt: Das ist die Hautkrakheit Impetigo contagiosaIm Kanton Waadt beobachten Ärzte aktuell vermehrt Fälle der Hautinfektion Impetigo contagiosa. So erkennen Sie die Krankheit und schützen Ihre Kinder vor Ansteckung. 000 0
Reposted by BEready CohortEuropean Food Safety Authority @efsa.europa.eu · 15/10/2026🦟 Record #WestNileVirus levels in Europe in 2026. As of 7 October, 1,855 human cases and 141 deaths have been reported, alongside 511 outbreaks in equids and 595 in birds. WNV activity is declining, but transmission may continue. 👇 Read the latest report: link.europa.eu/fNP38x @ecdc.europa.eulink.europa.euWest Nile VirusWest Nile Virus (WNV) is a virus of the genus Flavivirus, related to the viruses that cause Japanese encephalitis and yellow fever. The virus is transmitted by mosquitoes, mainly of the Culex genus (in particular C. pipiens), and persists in nature through a mosquito-bird-mosquito transmission cycle. 0139 0
Reposted by BEready CohortInternational Society for Infectious Diseases (ISID) @isid.org · 15/10/2026🔬 How close are we to a functional cure for hepatitis B and Delta? During his session at #ICID2026 titled "Novel strategies to diagnose, monitor, treat and prevent HBV and HDV infections", Upkar Gill will discuss new biomarkers and therapies. 👉 Register today: ow.ly/vMot50ZV1pp 011 0
Reposted by BEready CohortDr. McCoy 😷 @drmccoy.info · 15/10/2026💡Zentraler Sammelthread Bitte postet hier drunter ⬇️ Euch bekannte #Sanofi #Novavax #Nuvaxovid #XFG Impfstellen (keine anderen)! Auch per DM möglich. Ich selbst kontaktiere dazu bereits seit Wochen Impfstellen mit Anfragen und ergänze fortlaufend. #TeamVernunft #Covid19 #Impfung #impfxfg #nuvaxfg 167846 0
Reposted by BEready CohortIMS Epidemiology, University of Cambridge @imsepidemiology.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Why is syphilis increasing globally, and what should we do about it? Join Prof. Michael Marks (@drmichaelmarks.bsky.social @lshtm.bsky.social) for the hybrid Bradford Hill Seminar on 28 Oct, 1-2pm as he explores the global syphilis epidemic. Click here to register - buff.ly/Ciat0vl 042 0
Reposted by BEready CohortGENeva Environment Network @genevaenvironmentnetwork.org · 15/10/2026The GEN is at Policy Brief launch on "Multilateral Challenges in Water Governance" by UN SR rights to water & sanitation Pedro Arrojo-Agudo, presenting recommendations to address challenges impacting global water governance, ahead of 2026 #UNWaterConference. ▶️ ungeneva-vc.webex.com/ungeneva-vc/... 111 0
Reposted by BEready CohortMadhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 15/10/2026Exciting special session at the upcoming @theunion.org conference! unionconf2026.abstractserver.com/programme/#/... 121 0
Reposted by BEready CohortGlobal Antibiotic R&D Partnership (GARDP) @gardp.bsky.social · 06/10/2026New gonorrhoea treatments need a clear pathway from evidence to policy and practice. At #IUSTI2026, GARDP and partners will discuss the evidence needed to guide responsible introduction and maximise public health impact. 📍 South Hall 2A 📅 16 Oct, 13:00–14:25 #AMR 033 0
Reposted by BEready CohortSarah Alexander @sarah1alexander.bsky.social · 15/10/2026Dr Grillova - presenting the T. pallidum culture system set up in a human epithelial cell line! #IUSTI2026 122 0
Reposted by BEready CohortEuropean Centre for Disease Prevention and Control @ecdc.europa.eu · 14/10/2026Update of the #Ebola virus disease outbreak in DRC - 14 Oct: On 13 Oct, DRC reported a total of 9 144 cases & 4 410 deaths (79 new cases & 11 deaths reported since the last update). 899 patients are in isolation. EU/EEA risk assessment remains VERY LOW More info: bit.ly/ECDCEbolaDRC #IDsky #EpiSky 01315 0
Reposted by BEready CohortThe Lancet Infectious Diseases @thelancetinfdis.bsky.social · 14/10/2026New Correspondence Cross-reactive T-cell responses against BDBV in humans after rVSVΔG-ZEBOV-GP vaccination www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...thelancet.comCross-reactive T-cell responses against BDBV in humans after rVSVΔG-ZEBOV-GP vaccinationThe ongoing 2026 outbreak of Bundibugyo virus (BDBV) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is currently the second largest Orthoebolavirus outbreak globally, with confirmed cases exceeding 6000, a c... 073 0
BEready Cohort @bereadycohort.bsky.social · 15/10/2026www.watson.ch/internationa...watson.chMehr als 9000 Ebola-Fälle im Kongo – und über 4000 Tote seit AusbruchIn der Demokratischen Republik Kongo sind nach Angaben der Behörden bereits 9'144 Ebola-Fälle im Labor bestätigt worden. 011 0
Reposted by BEready CohortKai Kupferschmidt @kakape.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Meanwhile the epidemic in the DRC is continuing to grow rapidly. There have been more than 9000 cases, about half of them deaths. And while you will hear way more about a single suspected plague case in most outlets, this outbreak is now by far the largest Ebola Outbreak the DRC has ever seen. 04531 0
Reposted by BEready CohortKai Kupferschmidt @kakape.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Kenya has announced a second Ebola case, a family member of the first case, who was already under quarantine. 26936 0
Reposted by BEready CohortOne Health Trust @onehealthtrust.bsky.social · 15/10/2026This #GlobalHandwashingDay let's remember that preventing infections helps fight #AMR. In our 2024 OWOH podcast, Dr. Joseph Lewnard explains how hand hygiene, clean water, sanitation, & vaccines can prevent infections & save lives. #HandHygiene #OneHealth Listen here: me-l.co/ru87i88n 121 0
Reposted by BEready CohortMichael Stingl @neurostingl.bsky.social · 15/10/2026Es hat eine eigene Optik. Das @bmasgpkaut.bsky.social wäre gut beraten, sich nicht blind auf angebliche #MECFS Expertise des Kollegen von der PVA zu verlassen. Eine für die nächste Ausgabe von "Das ärztliche Gutachten" zugesagte Replik auf seinen Artikel zeigt, warum. www.sn.at/politik/inne...sn.atPVA-Mitarbeiter für Sozialministeriums-Schulung engagiertNach breiter Kritik an den Begutachtungen - v.a. an jenen der PVA - hat das Sozialministerium eine Fortbildung für Gutachter des Sozialministeriumservice initiiert. Für einen Vortrag über die "Herausf... 06019 0
Reposted by BEready CohortSir Francis (Franz Hölzl) 🇪🇺#StayWithUkraine @sir-francis.at · 15/10/2026Danke @brodnig.bsky.social 24915 0
Reposted by BEready CohortCanada Healthwatch 🍁 @canadahealthwatch.ca · 14/10/2026Kenya confirms 2nd case of Ebola in relative of patient who died earlier this month, The Associated Press reports. Read more at canadahealthwatch.ca #EbolaOutbreak 074 0
Reposted by BEready CohortGavi @gavi.org · 15/10/2026In 2000, as many as one in four children in Sierra Leone were not expected to make it to their fifth birthday. This led authorities to set a hugely ambitious target for the country: 0️⃣ preventable maternal deaths 0️⃣ preventable child deaths 0️⃣ zero-dose children Read more: bit.ly/4yK0JJT 022 0
Reposted by BEready CohortLars Fischer @fischblog.bsky.social · 14/10/2026This is a huge loss. Helen Branswell combined infectious disease reporting with news journalism perspective in a way few others in the community could match. Her articles had a huge influence on my own articles about Covid and beyond, and on the way I approach stories as a journalist.statnews.comHelen Branswell, whose reporting on infectious diseases and public health drew acclaim, dies at 69Helen Branswell, STAT's infectious disease reporter who earned the respect of experts and public health officials with her accessible, prescient dispatches, has died at age 69. 37712 0
Reposted by BEready CohortAAP FactCheck @aapfactcheck.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Fiji has declared a surge in HIV cases to be a national health emergency, sparking misinformation online linking the epidemic to COVID-19 vaccines. bit.ly/4yJgY9V 074 0
Reposted by BEready CohortDrugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) @dndi.org · 14/10/2026Acoziborole has shown promise as a single-dose treatment for gambiense sleeping sickness. This study in @plos.org suggests it could be equally effective against rhodesiense sleeping sickness, an important step toward eliminating the disease. journals.plos.org/plosntds/art...journals.plos.orgWinning the endgame against sleeping sickness: Efficacy profiling of acoziborole against African trypanosomes with the focus on Trypanosoma brucei rhodesienseAuthor summary Human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) is a neglected tropical disease that is found exclusively in sub-Saharan Africa. The causative agents are the parasites Trypanosoma brucei gambiense ... 023 0
Reposted by BEready CohortDanielle Beckman @daniellebeckman.bsky.social · 13/10/2026The numbers are moving in the wrong direction again. Estimated #COVID infections in England: 📈 September 27: 1 in 234 people 📈 October 4: 1 in 175 people 📈 October 11: 1 in 160 people SARS-CoV-2 still hasn't gotten the memo that most people have moved on. 48741 0
Reposted by BEready CohortDenis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 13/10/2026A study of 80 pregnant women, including 36 diagnosed with mild COVID-19 infection, found reduced blood vessel function, increased fat around the heart and higher inflammation markers. However, researchers found some differences may be linked to how far along the women were in their pregnancies.cureus.comCardiovascular Changes in Pregnant Women After Mild COVID-19 Infection: An Examination of Endothelial and Autonomic FunctionsIntroduction: Pregnant women constitute a special group regarding the cardiovascular effects of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We employed transthoracic echocardiography, 24-hour rhythm Holter m... 19648 0
Reposted by BEready CohortDenis - The COVID Info Guy @thecovidinfoguy.bsky.social · 14/10/2026🇹🇭Thailand: COVID-19 cases decline for 3rd consecutive week. Reported weekly cases: 🔸W30: 9,276 🔸W31: 7,938 🔸W32: 12,188 🔸W33: 11,913 🔸W34: 15,505 🔸W35: 15,409 🔸W36: 17,473 🔸W37: 15,973 🔸W38: 34,842 (data dump of backlog data) 🔸W39: 12,300 🔸W40: 9,066 🔸W41: 8,867 (-2.1%) 14511 0
Reposted by BEready CohortRyan Hisner @ryanhisner.bsky.social · 14/10/202666 airport SARS-CoV-2 sequences from incoming travelers were uploaded today, collected Sept 21-30, and 26 (39.4%) were PJ.2.1. 20/30 (66.7%) sequences from Latin American travelers were PJ.2.1. Seems likely that PJ.2.1 is rapidly sweeping across the entire Western hemisphere. 16122 0
Reposted by BEready CohortMike Hoerger, PhD, MSCR, MBA @michael-hoerger.bsky.social · 14/10/2026When I talk to people about the ongoing impact of COVID, I find it helpful to lead with a concrete, undeniable indicator, which is that there are about 3,000,000 more disabled workers in the US than at pandemic onset. 4294126 0
Reposted by BEready CohortRV @rv-enigma.bsky.social · 14/10/2026Covid-19 am 14.10.26: Die Fälle nach Meldedatum fehlen noch, nach Berichtsdatum Stagnation (2 Fälle weniger als vor einer Woche). Wenn die Daten vollständig sind (und ich im Urlaub bei dem schönen Wetter dazu komme) mehr dazu - und auch zu den neuen AMELAG-Daten (ab Nachmittag). 810822 0
Reposted by BEready CohortRV @rv-enigma.bsky.social · 14/10/2026C-19 am 14.10.26: Daten sind jetzt vollständig: Heute➡️ Trend seit Juni: R_M↗️1,198, +37%/Woche, Verdopplung 15 Tage R_B(korr): ↘️1,15 R_M(adj.): ↘️1,16 R_Hospitalisierung: 1,30 ... 14TM: 1,10 Inkl. DZF 260|340: Fälle_M: (7T-M): 32.800|42.900 Inzidenz_M: 273|357 (203|266) Infiziert: 1 von 260|200 318548 0
Reposted by BEready CohortRalf Wittenbrink @ralfwittenbrink.bsky.social · 12/10/2026In Belgien steigt die SARS-CoV-2-Viruslast im Abwasser weiter an und liegt derzeit bei etwa 2/3 des Höchststandes des Vorjahres … aktuelles Aktivitätsniveau landesweit: „hoch“ (s. ⬇️). wastewater.sciensano.be/dashboard/re... 211446 0
Reposted by BEready CohortGavi @gavi.org · 14/10/2026No child should be left without basic immunisation, and new data shows that vaccines have pushed further than ever into remote communities to ensure every last child is protected. Read more about how Gavi is reaching zero-dose children around the world: www.gavi.org/progress-rep... 043 0
Reposted by BEready CohortNora Nicklaus 🌈 @einander-verstehen.bsky.social · 14/10/2026an psychischen Erkrankungen in der Zukunft signifikant reduzieren! Prävention ist angesagt! 2/5 21065 0
Reposted by BEready CohortNicola Low @nicolamlow.bsky.social · 14/10/2026 🧪 #journalist Helen Branswell has died. I am so sad to hear this. „She was also pretty kickass, and no nonsense„ said Maria van Kerkhove Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, “At a moment when misinformation competes with facts, her reporting was a trusted source of clarity, honesty, and insight.” 0103 0
Reposted by BEready CohortMadhu Pai, MD, PhD @madhupai.bsky.social · 13/10/2026What a big loss Rest in Peace Helen www.statnews.com/2026/10/13/h...statnews.comHelen Branswell, whose reporting on infectious diseases and public health drew acclaim, dies at 69Helen Branswell, STAT's infectious disease reporter who earned the respect of experts and public health officials with her accessible, prescient dispatches, has died at age 69. 3519 0
Reposted by BEready CohortInitiative #ProtectTheKids @protectthekids.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Genauere Infos zur aktuellen #Corona-Infektionslage in Deutschland findet ihr übrigens auf der Covid-Info-Webseite von @meneither.bsky.social 😷♥️👇 covid-info.de/aktuelle-cor...covid-info.deAktuelle Corona-InfektionenAktuelle Corona-Zahlen für Deutschland: Bleiben Sie auf dem Laufenden mit den neuesten Fallzahlen, Trends und wichtigen Updates zur COVID-19-Pandemie. 0138 0
Reposted by BEready CohortHorizons Magazine @horizons-en.bsky.social · 14/10/2026👩⚕️😷🤕🤒🧑⚕️👩⚕️😷🤕 “Sometimes a patient might feel unable to speak openly with their #doctor, but will share their thoughts on the end of life with their #physiotherapist." What #SharedDecisionMaking means in medical care👉 www.horizons-mag.ch/2026/09/03/wh… 011 0
Reposted by BEready CohortFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 14/10/2026📣 Don't miss this year's Junior #WorldFoodDay! Follow @fao.org to watch live! Get inspired by FAO Champions and #FoodHeroes to take action for a better future. 🗓️ 15 October 🕜 10:30 CEST 📱 www.fao.org/webcast/detail/junior-w… 075 0
Reposted by BEready CohortDominik Steiger @dominiksteiger.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Excess mortality (65+) in Switzerland, data until October 4th, end of week 40. Surprisingly high value. (It's even above the FSO expectation ;) bsky.app/profile/domi... 0153 0
Reposted by BEready CohortSARS‑CoV‑2 (COVID-19) @covid19disease.bsky.social · 13/10/2026cancer.uillinois.edu/news/anti-ca...cancer.uillinois.eduAnti-Cancer Therapy Inspired by BacteriaResearchers at the University of Illinois Chicago, including the University of Illinois Cancer Center, have developed an anti-cancer therapy inspired by bacteria found in cancer tumors. 06518 0
Reposted by BEready CohortPandemic Center at Brown University’s School of Public Health @pandemiccenter.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Per @bostonglobe.com: #COVID likely wont cause another major health threat says Pandemic Center Director @jennifernuzzo.bsky.social. Dr Nuzzo shares she's not seen evidence to raise concerns about a new variant that would upend society. The real threat is a a different novel virus. More ⤵️bostonglobe.comCOVID is back, but it’s not what it used to be - The Boston GlobeEmergency room visits, hospitalizations, and deaths remain at record lows. 073 0
Reposted by BEready CohortGuardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 13/10/2026Flying foxes in NSW and Victoria face mass starvation amid food shortagestheguardian.comFlying foxes in NSW and Victoria face mass starvation amid food shortagesRescuers respond to surge in callouts for the vulnerable bat species, which usually feeds on blossoms and tree nectar * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Flying foxes are starving en masse across New South Wales and parts of Victoria, with wildlife rescuers responding to a surge in reports of “exhausted and emaciated” adults and skeletal pups. Most reports involved grey-headed flying foxes, listed as vulnerable under federal environment laws and which usually feed on the blossoms and nectar of native trees. Continue reading... 1124 0
Reposted by BEready CohortFood and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 13/10/2026From global risk monitoring to action on the ground, resilience starts before disaster strikes. As #ElNiño intensifies, @fao.org and partners are acting early to protect vulnerable livelihoods. More funding is needed to scale anticipatory action. 🔗 bit.ly/4yGktyb #DRRDay 065 0
Reposted by BEready CohortUniversität Bern @unibe.ch · 13/10/2026For a long time, artistic dance centred mainly on slim, young and white bodies. Today, the stage is becoming more diverse – and with it, society’s ideas about bodies are changing too. Read the essay by Christina Thurner, Professor of Dance Studies at #unibern: sohub.io/5633 011 0
Reposted by BEready CohortUniversität Bern @unibe.ch · 13/10/2026Im Kunsttanz standen lange vor allem schlanke, junge und weisse Körper im Mittelpunkt. Heute wird die Bühne vielfältiger – und verändert damit auch gesellschaftliche Körperbilder. Zum Essay von Christina Thurner, Professorin für Tanzwissenschaft #unibern: sohub.io/7gz1 011 0
Reposted by BEready CohortMichael Stingl @neurostingl.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Ein super Interview mit dem großartigen Leiter der kommenden ME/CFS-Anlaufstelle der @wien.gv.at, Dr. Martin Komenda-Lett! Es ist höchst erfreulich, dass Wien einen erfahrenen, kompetenten Kollegen (und Neurologen🤪) mit dieser Aufgabe betraut hat. www.diepresse.com/41350728/lei...diepresse.comLeiter der neuen Wiener ME/CFS-Ambulanz: „Wir werden die...Der Neurologe Martin Komenda-Lett wird das Kompetenzzentrum für postakute Infektionssyndrome (PAIS), das Mitte 2027 im 21. Bezirk eröffnet, leiten. Er erklärt den „maximal inklusiven“ Ansatz und... 312940 0
Reposted by BEready CohortJoe Germuska @joe.germuska.com · 13/10/2026see also www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1m7...youtube.comProtecting Democracy’s Data ('Data Are Made, Not Found' by danah boyd) | Book TalkYouTube video by Data & Society Research Institute 052 0
Reposted by BEready CohortRichard Sever @richardsever.bsky.social · 13/10/2026There's an ongoing debate on whether peer review should factor the journal in. Many calibrate reviews to the journal; many journals explicitly request this. This may be why only ~50% think editorial processes should be separate from manuscript appraisal. But... 1/2 www.medrxiv.org/content/10.6...medrxiv.org 1104 0
Reposted by BEready CohortGuardian Australia @australia.theguardian.com · 13/10/2026Family and sexual violence rates against Australian children rise sharply as researchers warn of ‘manosphere’theguardian.comFamily and sexual violence rates against Australian children rise sharply as researchers warn of ‘manosphere’Study authors say increase cannot be attributed to any one factor and list income inequality and growing awareness as other likely reasons * Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The sexual assault of Australian children has accelerated sharply since the pandemic, surprising researchers who expected rates to have fallen but instead found attacks on boys had risen 15.7%. Researchers expected rates to have dropped in line with other countries around the world and warn the troubling findings show an urgent need to prevent the suffering of children. Continue reading... 1126 0
BEready Cohort @bereadycohort.bsky.social · 13/10/2026cermel.org/html.fr/cermel.orgcermel.orgnews 2014 cermel gabon lambaréné, research in African, HookVac, Sabin Vaccine, Institute, (AIGHD), , Laboratory gabon, Medicine, (ASLM),Dr Samba Diallo, Rapid diagnosis, tuberculosis, parasitology, ge... 000 0