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Harassment of public health officials all too common in pandemic

… violence such as threats. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body More than a third of local and state public … who resigned or were fired in the first 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic reported incidents of workplace violence … most cases, but when they were, mask mandates and multiple COVID-19 prevention policies were the most mentioned. …
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Anti-science signs at DC anti-mandate rally

News Scan for Oct 04, 2021

… and challenges responding to other outbreaks such as COVID-19, Lassa fever, and cholera. "Additionally, the recent relaxation of COVID-19 measures could increase population mobility and the … B vaccine approved by the FDA. Multiple late-stage COVID-19 vaccine candidates also use the adjuvant. Col. Ryan …

Three more novel coronavirus cases reported in US

… tally to five 2019-nCoV cases. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The US Centers for Disease Control and …
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CDC: 110 suspected nCoV cases in 26 states being probed

… US 2019-nCoV cases remains at 5. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
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ASP Scan (Weekly) for Jul 16, 2021

… non-antibiotic drugs Resistant bacteria in dog food No COVID benefit from azithromycin Body Our weekly wrap-up of … press release   Azithromycin doesn't help mild-to-moderate COVID-19, study finds Originally published by CIDRAP News Jul … antibiotic azithromycin in patients with mild-to-moderate COVID-19 did not reduce the risk of subsequent hospital …

ASP Scan (Weekly) for Oct 23, 2020

… access for drug-resistant TB VA antibiotic use during COVID-19 Shorter pneumonia therapy Body Our weekly wrap-up of … will advance antibiotic discovery efforts. "As we face the COVID-19 pandemic—with millions of patients vulnerable to … finds increased antibiotic use during early months of COVID-19 Originally published by CIDRAP News Oct 20 Data from …

Germany's troubling reliance on generic drug materials from Asia

… to 63%. Infectious disease topics Resilient Drug Supply COVID-19 Body In a new study funded by Pro Generika, a German … and preparedness experts, especially in light of COVID-19, because the American market has similar … more often in books such as China Rx (2018) and during the COVID-19 pandemic and presidential election. In addition, the …
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Boxes with medicines

ASP Scan (Weekly) for Aug 27, 2021

… stewardship UK antibiotic resistance survey Biomarker for COVID pneumonia treatment Antibiotic development report Body … survey   Procalcitonin testing may reduce antibiotics for COVID pneumonia Originally published by CIDRAP News Aug 23 … algorithm in non-critically ill patients hospitalized with COVID-19 pneumonia reduced antimicrobial use with no adverse …

German nCoV probe notes likely spread before symptoms

… clinical spectrum every day." Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body One of the key questions in the fast-growing …
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CDC sends out nCoV test kits as Wisconsin confirms case

… confirmed case-patient in China. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Yesterday the Food and Drug Administration …
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Experts offer first US nCoV clinical guidance

… of suspected case-patients. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Today both the Journal of the American Medical …
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Second family cluster found in Wuhan novel coronavirus outbreak

… potential human-to-human spread. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 MERS-CoV SARS Body A few more details emerged from …
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WHO eyes possible sustained nCoV spread in China

… outbreak total at 321 cases. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body In major developments surrounding the novel …
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Officials say most Americans not at risk of coronavirus

… is likely driving the outbreak. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The top US public health officials today said …
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Cases spike in Wuhan mystery pneumonia cluster

… but how patients were exposed. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Pneumonia Body The number of patients infected in an …
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Nations step up screening and await word on China's pneumonia outbreak

… reports a respirator shortage. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Pneumonia Body As the world waits for more …
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Woman wearing mask at airport

News Scan for May 28, 2021

… annual World Health Assembly, said the consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for investment and … prepare for and address the ongoing impacts of AMR. "Like COVID-19, drug-resistant bacteria can infect anyone, of any … age, in any country," GARDP said in the statement. "Unlike COVID-19, we can prepare now. The drug-resistant microbes are …

News Scan for Oct 28, 2021

… because coverage last season was already down because of COVID-19. And for pregnant women, the CDC is seeing a 15% … last season, vaccine fatigue against the backdrop of COVID-19 vaccination, confusion about whether a flu vaccine … Harris poll suggested that one in four people believe the COVID-19 vaccine protects against flu and vice versa. It …

News Scan for Nov 18, 2020

… vaccine. In a BCBSA survey of 2,000 parents, 40% cited COVID-19 disruptions as the reason they did not complete … MD, BCBSA chief medical officer, in a press release. "The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly interrupted adherence to …

Overweight, obesity rose 18% in kids early in pandemic, study finds

… in Ohio climbed from 38% to 45%. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body In the first 3 to 6 months of the COVID-19 pandemic, the proportion of overweight or obese …
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Child using computer while eating potato chips

News Scan for Mar 18, 2022

… still lower for this time of year that the last four pre-COVID flu seasons. The 3 pediatric flu deaths occurred … in antimicrobial use (AU) in 2020 that's linked to the COVID-19 pandemic but could also reflect increased … observed reduction in AU in 2020 was likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to a decline in hospital visits …

WHO- and CIDRAP-led flu vaccine roadmap presents path to better vaccines

… seem lofty in the context of 2021: It's year two of the COVID-19 pandemic, and despite years of flu inoculations, the … significantly changed since the first meeting, despite the COVID-19 pandemic. Influenza kills 290,000 to 650,000 people … with childhood immunizations, planning and running COVID-19 vaccination campaigns is currently focused primarily …
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GAO notes distance learning challenges for students in need

… and special education students. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A Government Accountability Office (GAO) report late last week—completed as part of the GAO's COVID-19 monitoring and oversight responsibilities under the …
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Student at laptop stressed out

News Scan for Jun 24, 2021

… that flu surveillance and patterns are likely affected by COVID-19 measures and testing priorities. Jun 21 WHO global … has witnessed the promise of mRNA vaccines during the COVID pandemic, and the companies hope to extend the …

Candida auris cases rising in Europe, survey finds

… of the reported outbreaks (in Germany and Italy) involved COVID-19 patients or units dedicated to the care of COVID-19 patients. One country (Spain) reported regional …
Chris Dall | News Reporter | CIDRAP News

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