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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In addition, a research team based in South Africa described a new variant of interest called C.1.2.
High-risk adults with mild to moderate COVID-19 who receive a dose of casirivimab and imdevimab have lower hospitalization rates than those who don't, according to a randomized, controlled trial today in The Lancet's EClinicalMedicine. The casirivimab and imdevimab combination is under emergency use authorization by the US Food and Drug Administration.
Also, the CDC does not intend to revisit its pre-Delta COVID-19 guidelines for schools at this point.
A third still have shortness of breath 1 year after hospital release.
Officials are hopeful Africa can reach 10% of its population with vaccine by the end of September.
The risk of blood clots is higher following COVID-19 infection than after vaccination, researchers based at Oxford University reported today in BMJ.
Any slight risk tied to the vaccine was a much higher risk among those infected with COVID-19.
In addition, the CDC warns about ivermectin, a livestock anti-parasite drug some people have used to treat COVID-19.
Also, Vietnam is sending troops to help with a surge in one of its main manufacturing hubs.
Supply chains were affected by both nationalism and international interdependence.
