News & Perspective

Jan 22, 2021

Jan 22, 2021
Pfizer COVID vaccine with syringe

COVAX gets Pfizer vaccine as UK warns variant may be deadlier

A new UK study says the B117 variant might be more deadly than older strains.

Jan 22, 2021
COVID-19 hospital team at bedside

US hospital cases drop as states grapple with COVID vaccine distribution

Anthony Fauci, MD, however, says he's concerned about new variant viruses.

Jan 22, 2021
Aerial view of many people in crosswalk

Heavy caseloads, patient reluctance may impede COVID contact tracing

Twelve health departments said less than 32% of contacts were notified within 24 hours.

Jan 22, 2021

News Scan for Jan 22, 2021

Eye injuries from hand sanitizer
Early data on India COVID vaccine
Polio in 5 countries
Avian flu in Europe
Jan 22, 2021

Stewardship / Resistance Scan for Jan 22, 2021

Hospital discharge antibiotics
Candida auris uptick

Jan 21, 2021

Jan 21, 2021
National Guard troops aboard airplane with COVID vaccine

Biden says 'help is on the way' with national COVID-19 strategy

Biden says states will be reimbursed by FEMA if they use the National Guard for pandemic response.

Jan 21, 2021
Antibody-antigen illustration

Combo monoclonal antibody drugs may lower coronavirus loads

Bamlanivimab paired with etesevimab was more effective than bamlanivimab alone.

Jan 21, 2021
Pile of pills in foil packets

Study finds fixed-dose combo antibiotics often sold in many nations

Fixed-dose combinations account for 22.5% of total antibiotic consumption in 75 countries.

Jan 21, 2021

News Scan for Jan 21, 2021

Childhood vaccine uptake in US schoolkids
Global flu stays low
Jan 21, 2021

COVID-19 Scan for Jan 21, 2021

Coronavirus RNA in the eye
COVID and skipped medical care
Stable pandemic suicide rates

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