Health officials from across the globe are warning and preparing for a pandemic that could cause 20 times more deaths than COVID.
At the recent World Economic Forum, the World Health Organization warned of a future pandemic that could be 20 times worse than the COVID-19 pandemic.
Officials Start To Worry & Prepare For Next Pandemic
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“With fresh warnings from the World Health Organization that an unknown ‘Disease X’ could result in 20 times more fatalities than the coronavirus pandemic,” a description for the event read, according to News Nation Now. “What novel efforts are needed to prepare healthcare systems for the multiple challenges ahead?”
The World Health Organization Director-General, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, held a recent seminar with a host of other top health officials.
The goal was so that world leaders could discuss how to be better prepared to handle the next pandemic.
World Health Leaders Worry Over Disease X
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Now the good news is, “Disease X,” which officials worry could be much worse than COVID, isn’t a real disease. It’s a name given to a hypothetical pathogen that could cause the next pandemic.
Scientists assume Disease X will be another respiratory virus. They believe it’s a virus spreading among animals but hasn’t yet infected humans.
World Health Leaders Developing Plan To Prevent Next Global Pandemic
World Health leaders met to try and develop strategies to help prevent or manage whatever disease could cause the next global pandemic.
A top topic discussed was to develop better communication strategies to hopefully reduce misinformation, fake news and conspiracy theories.
These COVID Symptoms May Lead to Hospitalizations in New York
Health officials say New Yorkers should be on a close lookout for a number of Omicron symptoms that likely means you need urgent medical care.
These Omicron COVID Symptoms May Lead to Hospitalizations in New York
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These Omicron COVID Symptoms May Lead to Hospitalizations in New York
All should contact your healthcare provider immediately if your COVID symptoms worsen.
These Omicron COVID Symptoms May Lead to Hospitalizations in New York
Daniel Lozano Gonzalez
These Omicron COVID Symptoms May Lead to Hospitalizations in New York
“Some symptoms may be signals that more urgent medical care is needed. Depending on the age of the person in your care, their symptoms may look different,” the World Health Organization states.
Adult Symptoms to Watch For
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Shortness of breath
Adult Symptoms to Watch For
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Chest pains.
Children Symptoms to Watch For
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Children may suddenly refuse to eat
Children Symptoms to Watch For
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Children may suddenly appear confused
Children Symptoms to Watch For
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Their face or lips may turn blue.
Infant Symptoms to Watch For
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Infant Symptoms to Watch For
Babies may be unable to breastfeed
These Omicron COVID Symptoms May Lead to Hospitalizations in New York
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These Omicron COVID Symptoms May Lead to Hospitalizations in New York
These symptoms are warning signs that urgent care is needed.
Signs You Have COVID
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Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
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Fatigue
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Muscle or body aches
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New loss of smell
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Congestion
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Vomiting
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Diarrhea
When to Seek Emergency Medical Attention
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Trouble breathing
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Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
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New confusion
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Inability to wake
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Pale, gray, or blue-colored skin, lips, or nail beds, depending on skin tone
Missing: 20 Kids Disappear From New York State Around Holidays
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Kayla Worilds
Missing Since: Dec 30, 2023
Missing From: Bayshore, NY
Age Now: 17
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Shawn Dewar
Missing Since: Dec 27, 2023
Missing From: Islip, NY
Age Now: 16
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Sariyah Jones
Missing Since: Dec 22, 2023
Missing From: Syosset, NY
Age Now: 16
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Ashanti Murphy
Missing Since: Dec 21, 2023
Missing From: New York, NY
Age Now: 15
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Imani Harris
Missing Since: Dec 21, 2023
Missing From: Bay Shore, NY
Age Now: 14
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Dibella, Olivia (DCJS)
Gabriella Lopez
Missing Since: Dec 21, 2023
Missing From: Malta, NY
Age Now: 13
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Natasha Loeffler
Missing Since: Dec 17, 2023
Missing From: Albany, NY
Age Now: 14
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Kadence France
Missing Since: Dec 16, 2023
Missing From: Staten Island, NY
Age Now: 9
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Dibella, Olivia (DCJS)
Daniela Zecena-Tobias
Missing Since: Dec 14, 2023
Missing From: Middle Island, NY
Age Now: 16
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Muta Jones
Missing Since: Dec 13, 2023
Missing From: New York, NY
Age Now: 15
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Elisha Abreu
Missing Since: Dec 13, 2023
Missing From: Pleasantville, NY
Age Now: 17
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Jayquan Montague
Missing Since: Dec 12, 2023
Missing From: Bronx, NY
Age Now: 12
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Dazaiya Pettus-Felder
Missing Since: Dec 9, 2023
Missing From: Brooklyn, NY
Age Now: 16
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Merlyn Mejia-Delao
Missing Since: Dec 8, 2023
Missing From: Monroe, NY
Age Now: 12
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Angelina Smith
Missing Since: Dec 7, 2023
Missing From: Dix Hills, NY
Age Now: 16
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Smith, Julia (DCJS)
Sincere Murphy
Missing Since: Dec 6, 2023
Missing From: Brentwood, NY
Age Now: 16
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Joseph Baugh
Missing Since: Dec 3, 2023
Missing From: Staten Island, NY
Age Now: 17
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Martha Castellanos Zamora
Missing Since: Nov 24, 2023
Missing From: Poughkeepsie, NY
Age Now: 17
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Deyanira Andino
Missing Since: Nov 21, 2023
Missing From: New York, NY
Age Now: 15
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Dayshaun Scott
Missing Since: Nov 16, 2023
Missing From: Bronx, NY
Age Now: 16
Giant Horror Plant
A “giant horror plant” that can cause blindness and severe burns is still in New York State, despite the best efforts from New York officials.
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Giant Hogweed
The Giant Hogweed, Heracleum mantegazzianum, is found all over New York State. Including in the Hudson Valley, according to the DEC.
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Horror Plant
The plant, which Science Alert calls a “giant horror plant,” is a federally listed noxious weed. Its sap, when mixed with moisture and sunlight, can cause severe skin and eye irritation, painful blistering, permanent scarring and even blindness, according to the DEC.
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Bad Burn
The plant’s sap prevents your skin from protecting itself from sunlight which leads to a very bad sunburn. Heat and moisture worsen your skin’s reaction. Pain can begin as soon as 15 minutes after contact.
Where It Grows
Where It Grows
The plant grows along streams, rivers, fields, forests, yards and roadsides. It likes open sites with lots of light and moist soil but it can grow in shaded areas.
Introduced
Introduced
Giant hogweed was introduced to Europe and the United Kingdom in the late nineteenth century. It arrive in the United States in the early twentieth century as an ornamental garden plant, according to the DEC.
Established in New England
Established in New England
It became established in New England, the Mid-Atlantic Region and the Northwest. Giant hogweed grows along streams and rivers and in fields, forests, yards and roadsides.
Enjoys Light
Enjoys Light
The plant prefers open sites with abundant light and moist soil. However, it can also grow in partially shaded habitats, officials say.
Can Grow To 14 Feet
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Can Grow To 14 Feet
The plant can grow to 14 feet or more. Its hollow, ridged stems grow 2-4 inches in diameter and have dark reddish-purple blotches. Its large compound leaves can grow up to 5 feet wide. Its white flower heads can grow up to 2 1/2 feet in diameter, the DEC adds.
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