News & Perspective

Jul 09, 2021

Jul 09, 2021
Pfizer COVID vaccine bottle with gloved hand

CDC, FDA contradict Pfizer on COVID-19 vaccine booster

"Americans who have been fully vaccinated do not need a booster shot at this time," the agencies say.

Jul 09, 2021
Young student wearing mask in classroom

CDC calls for reopening schools fully, recommends masking

The CDC says vaccines are "one of the most critical strategies to help schools safely resume full operations."

Jul 09, 2021
COVID vaccination

China's CoronaVac vaccine shows good efficacy in 2 studies

The vaccine had good efficacy against infection and severe disease, but lower than with mRNA vaccines.

Jul 09, 2021
Uganda COVID vaccination

Africa marks worst pandemic week; Europe sees sharp rises

Sixteen African nations report resurgences, and cases have more than doubled in some European countries.

Jul 09, 2021

News Scan for Jul 09, 2021

COVID vaccination in health workers
COVID-19 vaccine minority outreach
Vaccine-derived polio in 3 nations
Jul 09, 2021

Stewardship / Resistance Scan for Jul 09, 2021

New center for antibiotic resistance, TB
Promising data for cefiderocol

Jul 08, 2021

Jul 08, 2021

Delta COVID variant surges in Asia, casts shadow on Olympics

Also, global deaths pass 4 million, led by the United States, India, and Brazil.

Jul 08, 2021
Vaccinator holding up syringe

US COVID-19 cases jump amid increased Delta activity

"We are now starting to see new and concerning trends in cases," CDC Director Rochelle Walensky says.

Jul 08, 2021
Hospital storage room

Experts issue pandemic-recovery guidance for health leaders

Recommendations include bolstering worker well-being, reassessing priorities, and admitting when data are lacking.

Jul 08, 2021
Map of Europe

Wide variation noted in antibiotic use across Europe

A report notes significant differences in the use of various antibiotic classes between the 2 databases studied.

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