News & Perspective

Aug 26, 2021

Aug 26, 2021

Large real-world study: Pfizer's COVID vaccine is safe

Any slight risk tied to the vaccine was a much higher risk among those infected with COVID-19.

Aug 26, 2021
Hospital ventilation equipment

US COVID-19 hospital cases match winter surge

In addition, the CDC warns about ivermectin, a livestock anti-parasite drug some people have used to treat COVID-19.

Aug 26, 2021

Bear study shows environmental impact of antibiotic use

The amount of resistance genes found in DNA from brown bears mirrored the rise of antibiotic use in Sweden.

Aug 26, 2021
People lined up for COVID testing

Australia, New Zealand report record COVID-19 cases

Also, Vietnam is sending troops to help with a surge in one of its main manufacturing hubs.

Aug 26, 2021
Rows of COVID-19 vaccine vials

COVID vaccine supply chains evolved over time

Supply chains were affected by both nationalism and international interdependence.

Aug 26, 2021

News Scan for Aug 26, 2021

Suicidal thoughts and COVID-19
Pandemic breast cancer screening
Preventing malaria

Aug 25, 2021

Aug 25, 2021

US pediatric COVID-19 cases now match winter surge

"After declining in early summer, child cases have increased exponentially."

Aug 25, 2021
Blood clot in vein

COVID-19 patients at higher risk of blood clots after surgery, study shows

Venous thromboembolism is nearly twice as likely in those with recent COVID-19.

Aug 25, 2021
Man getting COVID vaccine

WHO sees signs of global COVID-19 plateau

Also, a US probe into the source of SARS-CoV-2 was inconclusive, with worries that time is running out to discover the origin.

Aug 25, 2021

News Scan for Aug 25, 2021

Youth substance use in pandemic
Lyme disease and COVID-19
Severe flu and race

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