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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Of parents polled, 30% will definitely not get their child vaccinated, and 33% will wait and see.
Also, a syringe shortage looms, and African nations lag woefully in COVID-19 vaccine uptake.
The monoclonal antibody sotrovimab reduced the risk of hospitalization or death from COVID-19 by 85% compared with placebo, according to an interim analysis of a phase 3 clinical trial published yesterday in the New England Journal of Medicine.
"Reported allergy symptoms did not impede the completion of the 2-dose vaccine protocol."
An agreement with the UN eases access in low- and middle-income countries to molnupiravir.
CDC director says the nation is "now heading in the right direction, but needs to remain vigilant."
COVID-mitigating behavior such as physical distancing and mask use didn't change after receipt of vaccination prior to government exemptions, according to a research letter published yesterday in JAMA Network Open.
Experts approve the vaccine in children 5 to 11 on an emergency use basis.
Understanding the role of social gatherings in community spread has important implications for colleges, the author says.
Business groups are pleading with the Biden administration to delay mandates for private firms till after the holiday season.
