A prescription from an emergency department physician helped speed antiviral administration.
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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Experts suggest limiting older docs' direct patient care and expanding their telehealth role.
As global deaths top 41,000, UK researchers estimate a case-fatality rate of 1.4%.
A second study shows a 5% COVID-19 rate in those with mild flulike illness.
Less-affected hospitals should be thinking creatively and acting urgently to be ready to care for COVID-19 patients, experts say.
A total of 1,218 fatalities have occurred in New York, the hardest-hit state.
In India, a nationwide lockdown has stranded some migrant workers without food and shelter.
After analyzing a large outbreak at a Seattle-area nursing home, researchers share prevention tips.
US social distancing steps will extend through April.
US activity is surging in New York and several other states and cities.
Also, new studies highlight virus shedding and before-symptom transmission.
