Sewer sampling, the authors say, could be expanded to track other infectious diseases such as H5N1 avian flu or mpox or to detect unexpected pathogens.
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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Researchers noted a higher likelihood of treatment for Black, Hispanic, and older patients with more chronic conditions.
Sporadic detections continue globally, including in the United States.
Cancer patients and the general public had different peaks of COVID-19 mortality.
The WHO said today it will shift its global COVID roundups from weekly updates to monthly reports.
A new analysis estimates that 1.41 million COVID-19 deaths occurred in the 35 days following the relaxation of China's policy.
A study in Louisiana shows that more women exceeded the recommended gestational weight gain during the pandemic.
Despite limited information about BA.2.86, the UK said it is speeding up vaccination as a precaution to offer greater protection to at-risk groups.
American Indian/Alaska Native race was the single greatest risk factor for severe illness and was a prognostic factor for in-hospital death.
The authors say the findings mean increased in-hospital surveillance could be useful when community levels are high, and suggest admission testing as a means of infection control.
Only 7 of the 55 patients (13%) in the severely fatigued group saw improvement in their physical impairments over time.
