Maternal death rates peaked in 2021 as COVID-19 climbed.
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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The evidence does not conclusively favor using masks, whether homemade or surgical, to protect against the disease.
Any plan to wean the country from lockdowns must face the reality of supply chain shortages.
The world is witnessing nearly exponential growth, and deaths have more than doubled this past week.
States reporting a large jump in cases include New York, Michigan, Florida, and Louisiana.
Experts suggest limiting older docs' direct patient care and expanding their telehealth role.
As global deaths top 41,000, UK researchers estimate a case-fatality rate of 1.4%.
A second study shows a 5% COVID-19 rate in those with mild flulike illness.
Less-affected hospitals should be thinking creatively and acting urgently to be ready to care for COVID-19 patients, experts say.
A total of 1,218 fatalities have occurred in New York, the hardest-hit state.
In India, a nationwide lockdown has stranded some migrant workers without food and shelter.
