Current vaccine strains show high neutralization against the latest variants, but the LP.8.1 antigen may provide similar or moderately higher cross-reactive antibody response.
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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Using COVID-19 viral load and viral cultures from 110 children, researchers suggest that children may serve as reservoirs for COVID-19, furthering transmission and viral evolution.
Data on more than 250,000 survivors reveal 54% had at least 1 symptom 6 months or more after diagnosis.
More than 3,500 organizations have mandated COVID-19 vaccines for employees.
Deaths also fall in most parts of the world, though fatalities increased 11% in Europe.
While the absolute risk of acquiring COVID-19 in the hospital was low—up to 0.75% risk per day of exposure pre-Delta (B1617.2) variant—patients or healthcare workers (HCWs) with COVID-19 nonetheless can be factors in the spread of COVID-19, a study published yesterday in PLOS One says.
WHO leaders have previously urged countries to postpone broader use of booster doses.
This week Moderna plans to request a half-dose COVID-19 booster.
Children may play a larger role in COVID-19 spread than previously thought.
An estimated 53.2 million additional cases of major depressive disorder and 76.2 million additional cases of anxiety disorders occurred during the pandemic, with women and young people most affected, according to a study published late last week in The Lancet.
Emergency use authorization would be for treating mild to moderate COVID in adults at risk for severe disease.
