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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Also, Japanese officials are mulling extending the state of emergency for much of the country.
A randomized controlled trial of two inactivated (vero cell) COVID-19 vaccines made in China finds a vaccine efficacy of 73% in one and 78% in the other, according to a study yesterday in JAMA.
The whole-virus inactivated vaccines were developed with strains of the virus taken from patients in Wuhan, China.
The experts ask for a review similar to a WHO assessment before the 2016 Games.
Data from Germany support COVID-19 superspreading theory.
Four of the five countries with the most cases last week were in the Americas.
All airline passengers, including those fully vaccinated, are required to wear masks at least through Sep 13.
Low testosterone concentrations in men with COVID-19 are associated with a greater likelihood of COVID-19 infection severity, artificial ventilation or intensive care unit (ICU) treatment, and death, according to a study yesterday in JAMA Network Open.
Also, CDC Director Walensky says she does not expect Memorial Day parties to lead to a surge in infections.
The treaty's goal would be to shore up commitment in the battle against infectious disease outbreaks.
Monthly dentist surveys showed a cumulative infection rate of 2.6%, according to a study yesterday in the Journal of the American Dental Association (ADA). The researchers say these rates are lower than those in other health workers, such as physicians or emergency medical service professionals.
