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A randomized controlled trial of two inactivated (vero cell) COVID-19 vaccines made in China finds a vaccine efficacy of 73% in one and 78% in the other, according to a study yesterday in JAMA.
The whole-virus inactivated vaccines were developed with strains of the virus taken from patients in Wuhan, China.
CARB-X announced today that it is awarding up to $3.9 million to a Danish microbiome biotechnology company to develop a CRISPR-based drug to prevent Escherichia coli infections in cancer patients.
Four of the five countries with the most cases last week were in the Americas.
All airline passengers, including those fully vaccinated, are required to wear masks at least through Sep 13.
But the results also show some children may benefit from longer therapy.
The experts ask for a review similar to a WHO assessment before the 2016 Games.
Data from Germany support COVID-19 superspreading theory.
An analysis of US nursing home surveys shows substantial progress in antibiotic stewardship element implementation, researchers with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported today in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology.
Low testosterone concentrations in men with COVID-19 are associated with a greater likelihood of COVID-19 infection severity, artificial ventilation or intensive care unit (ICU) treatment, and death, according to a study yesterday in JAMA Network Open.
The treaty's goal would be to shore up commitment in the battle against infectious disease outbreaks.
Despite the rise, data show uneven levels of trust across US demographics.
Also, CDC Director Walensky says she does not expect Memorial Day parties to lead to a surge in infections.
Monthly dentist surveys showed a cumulative infection rate of 2.6%, according to a study yesterday in the Journal of the American Dental Association (ADA). The researchers say these rates are lower than those in other health workers, such as physicians or emergency medical service professionals.
India's COVID-19 deaths are still at record highs, with black fungus cases rising.
Also, the CDC is probing a few dozen cases of myocarditis in young adult and teen vaccine recipients, but experts say the benefits of the vaccine far outweigh the risks.
People who test positive for COVID-19 should watch for blood oxygen below 92% and fast, shallow breathing, the data suggest.
Implementation of a test that provides rapid bacterial identification and susceptibility results from positive blood cultures shortened the time to optimal antibiotic therapy and reduced unnecessary antibiotic exposure in hospitalized patients with bacteremia, researchers reported late last week in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.
Increased age and underlying medical conditions were associated with a greater likelihood for more severe COVID-19 infections in pregnant women, according to a study late last week in Clinical Infectious Diseases.
In approving the Rome Declaration, the G20 nations agree on principles for ending the pandemic.
Experts outline pre-COVID-19 problems and spell out key steps to take.
