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Double masking amid COVID-19 not backed by research, experts say

Mary Van Beusekom
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Apr 22, 2021

A study assessing use of a medical mask under a cloth mask for COVID-19 has some scientists concerned.

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ACIP takes up J&J COVID-19 vaccine pause tomorrow

Stephanie Soucheray
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Apr 22, 2021

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COVID outpatients don't benefit from hydroxychloroquine, lopinavir-ritonavir

Mary Van Beusekom
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Apr 22, 2021

The study from 10 Brazilian cities adds to mounting evidence that the two drugs shouldn't be used in the treatment of COVID-19.

Antibiotic susceptibility test

Antibiotic development, stewardship advocates see window of opportunity

Chris Dall
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Apr 21, 2021

"COVID-19 has really put a spotlight on the importance of preparedness."

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Racial minorities at higher risk for COVID-19 hospitalization, ICU care

Mary Van Beusekom
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Apr 21, 2021

Results confirm findings from earlier in the pandemic that highlighted racial disparities.

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US administers 200 million COVID-19 vaccine doses

Stephanie Soucheray
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Apr 21, 2021

More than 50% of all Americans and 80% of seniors have had at least one dose of vaccine.

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April 12, 2021
CIDRAP Director and previous Bush Fellowship award winner Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, was recently profiled by the Bush Foundation.

Mar 23, 2021
Director Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, and his COVID-19 work, including the very successful Osterholm Update: COVID-19 podcast, was profiled by the Minneapolis Star Tribune.

Jan 23, 2021
Director Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, and colleagues have a commentary in Health Affairs on bolstering US pandemic resilience. 

Nov 9, 2020
Director Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, has been named as part of President-elect Joe Biden's 13-member COVID-19 Advisory Board. The board comprises leading public health experts who will advise Biden, Vice-President-elect Kamala Harris, and the transition team’s COVID-19 staff.

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The Osterholm Quote

"If there is any sense that something is being hidden [about the COVID-19 vaccines], I think that will create irreparable harm from a credibility standpoint to our ability to continue to pursue these vaccine programs."
The Hill, Apr 16, 2021
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