The 10 new flu-related deaths in children bring the season's total to 226, the most since 2009-10.
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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The report is part of the GAO's series on the accountability and effectiveness of the federal government's $4.7 trillion pandemic response.
Overall, 28% of US kids had delayed or missed preventive care due to COVID-19.
Scientists record at least 109 spillover events from people and 39 instances of deer-to-deer transmission.
COVID vaccine ordering changes on August 3, the US destroys its last chemical weapons, and Mandy Cohen takes the CDC reins.
More than 100 symptoms have been associated with "post-COVID condition," and studies estimate 3% to 7% of the population is affected.
A compact device designed by US researchers monitors air samples for SARS-CoV-2 variant detection.
The US was an outlier, because though its preparedness score was high, it had gaps in its ability to launch an organized response and keep messaging consistent.
COVID-19 hospitalizations dropped 6% and deaths declined by 9%, but emergency department visits were up 2% and test positivity rose 0.4%.
The researchers observed a dose-response relationship between the number of antibiotic prescriptions and risk of severe outcomes.
Data from hospitals in Chile, Brazil, and Argentina show substantial increases in intravenous antibiotic use at the beginning of the pandemic.
