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COVID-19, a disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, first appeared in humans in late 2019 and caused a pandemic starting in spring 2020. Related coronaviruses MERS-CoV (which causes MERS) and SARS-CoV-1 (SARS) have caused regional outbreaks but not pandemics at this point.

US COVID activity stays low, but NYC sees rise in wastewater positives

Lisa Schnirring

In other US developments, the Biden administration signaled its pick for the next CDC director, and the FDA revoked the EUA for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.

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Study on masks vs N95 respirators for health workers spurs concerns

Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News

Study suggests medical masks may offer similar protecion as N95 respirators, but experts say hold on.

COMMENTARY: Navigating COVID language traps

Peter M. Sandman, PhD

Public health professionals use some terms imprecisely, others incorrectly, and still others technically accurate but almost sure to be misunderstood by the public.

News briefs

96% of US blood donors had SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in 2022, CDC reports

Mary Van Beusekom

COVID survivors with depressive, cognitive symptoms show signs of brain inflammation

Mary Van Beusekom

Study: Cats can transmit COVID-19 to each other

Stephanie Soucheray

Analysis: Mother-to-newborn COVID-19 transmission infrequent

Mary Van Beusekom

Night shift work, binge drinking linked to increased COVID risk in nurses

Stephanie Soucheray

COVID-19 vaccine triggers strong immune response in Australian First Nations people

Mary Van Beusekom
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Doubts rise about China's ability to contain new coronavirus

A new analysis says sustained transmission is fueling the outbreak, which has topped 1,400 cases.

Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News
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China's nCoV total tops 900 as outbreak expands to France

Also, Vietnam reports person-to-person spread as more locations confirm cases.

Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News
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With new nCoV case in Chicago, US says no travel to Wuhan

A woman in Chicago becomes the 2nd imported US case of the novel coronavirus.

Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News
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Studies highlight nCoV similarity with SARS, family transmission

A study of Wuhan's earliest cases details serious SARS-like symptoms and a 15% death rate.

Jim Wappes | Editorial Director | CIDRAP News
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WHO holds off on nCoV emergency declaration as cases soar

Also, CEPI announces a major push to develop vaccines as cases top 600.

Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News
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WHO decision on nCoV emergency delayed as cases spike

The emergency committee holds off on declaring a public health emergency of international concern.

Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News
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US detects first novel coronavirus case, in traveler

The man didn't visit markets or have contact with sick patients while in Wuhan.

Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News
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WHO eyes possible sustained nCoV spread in China

A Chinese medical community tracking numbers puts China's outbreak total at 321 cases.

Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News
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New coronavirus infects health workers, spreads to Korea

Fourteen health workers are now infected in the 218-case nCoV outbreak.

Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News
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Wuhan nCoV outbreak quadruples, spreads within China

A surge in the last past 2 days lifts the outbreak total to 198, with 1 new case in Shenzhen.

Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News
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