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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Of HCWs with high-risk exposure, 7% tested positive, but 13% exposed outside the workplace tested positive.
New data released today in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) show that household transmission of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is common, occurs early after illness onset, and can originate from both children and adults.
In vaccine news, Moderna looks to having phase 3 trial results before December.
A single student was the likely source of an outbreak that infected 76% of attendees.
A study yesterday in Science reports that the vast majority of patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 have stable levels of antibodies for at least 5 months.
Many facilities have less than 1 week's supply of at least one type of protective equipment.
"Cases are actually going up. And we know that, too, because hospitalizations are going up."
In recent weeks Europe has become one of the world's biggest pandemic hot spots.
A Swedish study in The Lancet Healthy Longevity yesterday revealed a higher risk of COVID-19 mortality among older people—ages 70 and above—living in nursing homes as well as with or in close contact with younger people, underlining the importance of community spread and individual points of transmission to older adults.
Officials in several nations are announcing or considering sweeping new restrictions.
