Changes in, or loss of, sense of smell can have a profound impact on a person's well-being, the authors say.
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 a case study of COVID-19 contact tracing during San Francisco's shelter-in-place period, of the 1,124 contacts traced, 1,017 (83.8%) were successfully notified, 457 (37.6%) were tested, and 120 (9.9%) were newly diagnosed.
A hypothesis that says mask wearing could reduce the infectious dose is dangerous, some experts say.
The 7-day average of new daily SARS-CoV-2 infections is higher than 81,000.
The head of the WHO warns that ongoing surges in Europe and North America mark a critical moment for action.
The findings come as a report highlights rises in US nursing home cases, especially in the Midwest.
A PLOS Medicine study late last week found double the incidence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in hospitalized COVID-19 patients and a threefold higher mortality than in COVID-19–negative patients. Men, nonwhite patients, and those with comorbidities were at increased risk of developing AKI with COVID-19.
Colorado, Illinois, and New Mexico report record daily cases, and illness levels are rising in 42 states.
Belgium becomes another European country to announce a national lockdown.
The drug reduced viral loads by a factor of 3.4 at one dosage tested.
Of HCWs with high-risk exposure, 7% tested positive, but 13% exposed outside the workplace tested positive.
