The 10 new flu-related deaths in children bring the season's total to 226, the most since 2009-10.
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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Most cases were mild to moderate, but 1 in 5 patients had long COVID symptoms.
Meanwhile, Africa's vaccine supply show improvements, and Delta-driven surges increase in parts of Asia and the Middle East.
The studies, one on mental health in general and one on mood disorders, both found a higher death risk.
The WHO projects that, at the current pace, global cases could reach 200 million in the next 2 weeks.
The CDC says it's up to state and local officials to determine appropriate mask use, based on metrics.
COVID-19 reduced lifespan by up to 9 years in parts of the United States, per a new "mean unfulfilled lifespan" (MUL) metric, according to a study published yesterday in PLOS One.
The MUL is a new indicator of the impact of mortality shocks, such as the novel coronavirus or other natural disaster, on peoples' lifespan.
All schoolchildren, staff, and teachers should wear masks when indoors this fall, the agency says.
Despite the increased case count, researchers say herd immunity is still far off.
Unlike previous outbreaks, the fungus appeared to have pan-resistance prior to patient treatment.
Also, cases are climbing steeply in Tokyo in the midst of the Summer Olympic Games.
