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Jul 27, 2021

Jul 27, 2021
Candida auris

CDC reports two outbreaks of pan-resistant Candida auris

Unlike previous outbreaks, the fungus appeared to have pan-resistance prior to patient treatment.

Jul 27, 2021
Compounding pharmacist

Drug compounding helped address drug gaps during COVID

Experts say drug compounding is a stopgap measure, not a solution.

May 20, 2021

May 20, 2021
Woman cutting mask in two

Experts say CDC missed mark on COVID mask guidance

"The CDC got the science right, but the policy and communication was really wrong."

May 07, 2021

May 07, 2021
Crowded outdoor dining

States plan to lift remaining COVID-19 restrictions

While states are becoming optimistic, experts continue to advocate for aerosol-related mitigations.

Apr 22, 2021

Apr 22, 2021
Man wearing 2 facemasks

Double masking amid COVID-19 not backed by research, experts say

A study assessing use of a medical mask under a cloth mask for COVID-19 has some scientists concerned.

Mar 02, 2021

Mar 02, 2021
Vaccine production line

With COVID vaccine maker pact, Biden vows wide vaccine access by May

Also, some lawmakers ask officials to examine delaying 2nd vaccine doses.

Mar 02, 2021
Oxygen canisters

WHO sounds alarm over COVID-linked oxygen crisis

Low-resource nations have borne the brunt of shaky oxygen supply chains, even before COVID.

Feb 26, 2021

Feb 26, 2021
Aedes aegypti Zika mosquito

Zika roadmap outlines steps toward diagnostics, treatment, vaccines

Now open for public comment, the WHO-led roadmap has 14 goals.

Jan 19, 2021

Jan 19, 2021
COVID-19 lab testing

US needs national COVID 'smart testing' strategy, APHL says

The report aims to strengthen COVID-19 response now as well as prepare for future pandemics.

Dec 10, 2020

Dec 10, 2020
Stop Swapping Air billboard

'Stop Swapping Air' campaign launched to slow COVID-19 spread

The campaign focuses on avoiding enclosed spaces with people not in your "pod."

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