The combined vaccine elicited higher immune response against SARS-CoV-2.
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 New York City, deaths caused by ischemic heart disease increased 139% during the pandemic.
As the world sees its deadliest day of the pandemic so far, China announces dates for a mission to arrive to probe origins of the virus.
California, Arizona, Oklahoma, South Carolina, and Rhode Island have the highest case rates.
In COVID-19 patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) early in the pandemic, 82% were in a comatose state at some point and 55% experienced delirium, reports a Lancet study published late last week. Previous studies have connected ICU delirium to higher costs, greater mortality risk, and long-term dementia.
"Vaccine nationalism hurts us all and is self-defeating."
Also, the Biden team proposes a new COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan.
Studies spotlight limited in-school COVID-19 spread in North Carolina, Sweden, and Norway.
Two new studies highlight the threat posed by the multidrug-resistant yeast Candida auris to hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
There are now at least 56 cases of the variant B117 in 8 states; California and Florida have the most.
Counties with large universities offering in-person instruction saw a 56% jump in COVID-19.
