The suit from 19 states and the District of Columbia contends that major restructuring has cut life-saving programs and put extra burden on states to pay for health crises.
Plaque growth can lead to a higher risk of heart attack, stroke, and other life-threatening cardiovascular events for as long as 1 year.
Post-exertional malaise, or exercise intolerance, was seen in 36% of those with long COVID.
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Of the vaccinated patients, 97% had 2 doses of COVID-19 vaccine.
The health ministry said two JN.1 variants, KP.1 and KP.2, make up more than two-thirds of Singapore's COVID cases.
About 55,500 patients were flagged for long COVID, compared with 2.1 million who self-reported the condition in a community infection survey.
Ninety percent of long-COVID patients had pathologic findings.
A total of 76% of patients were prescribed antibiotics.
Some of the steps include reinforcing proper hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette, improving building ventilation, cleaning and sanitation when appropriate, and promoting vaccination.
SARS-CoV-2 infection is tied to increased preterm birth, high blood pressure during pregnancy, and severe maternal morbidity.
The UK maintained a relatively stable proportion between questionable and reliable retweets, while Germany had the highest rates of misinformation.
Compared to last year, cholera cases are down 32%, but deaths are up 14%.
The overall case-hospitalization rate among patients was 5.7%.
