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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Once the CDC gives the nod, distribution will start this week, with 2 million doses allocated to states.
The move gives the US a third vaccine to fight the pandemic—one that offers an easier, one-dose option that does not have to be frozen.
Now, it's up to FDA officials to make a final decision, which could come tomorrow.
"We are left with evidence of benefit from interleukin-6 inhibitors, at least under some circumstances."
Ten percent of cases are now caused by B117, up from 1% to 4% a few weeks ago.
Five residents of a skilled nursing facility in Kentucky were likely reinfected with COVID-19, and the disease was worse the second time, with one patient dying, according to today's Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR).
The New York variant carries a mutation that may lower vaccine protection, and the California one has become widespread.
MIS-C patients were almost twice as likely to have no underlying medical conditions.
A survey of US registered dental hygienists reported that 3.1% had been diagnosed as having COVID-19 as of October 2020, according to a Journal of Dental Hygiene study published yesterday. At the time, the study says an estimated 2.3% of the general US population had been infected.
Two doses were 92% effective in preventing infection, but 1 dose was 74% effective against COVID-related hospitalization and 72% effective at preventing death.
