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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Officials warn that the continent could see another half million COVID-19 deaths by February.
The plan will affect all employers with 100 or more employees, or 84 million Americans.
The initial COVID-19 vaccine campaign in the United States was associated with fewer infections, emergency department (ED) visits, and hospitalizations among adults 65 and older, finds a study yesterday in The Lancet.
"Please know we have conducted a thorough review of the safety data."
The high protection was found even amid high Alpha and Delta variant circulation.
Covaxin, made by Bharat Biotech, is an inactivated vaccine given in two doses 4 weeks apart.
COVID-19 didn't appear to spread efficiently within and among teams last fall.
Spanish, Italian, and UK physicians reported high levels of depression and anxiety during the first two waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, finds a study yesterday in PLOS One.
The ACIP recommendation now goes to CDC head Walensky for final approval.
A hybrid of natural and vaccine immunity may protect better against breakthrough infections.