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GAO to HHS: Fix 'persistent deficiencies' in infectious-disease testing before next pandemic

… emergencies such as pandemics. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Mpox Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body The latest  …
Mary Van Beusekom
Gowned COVID-19 testers outside

New coalition to target viral spillovers

… influenza, 2009 influenza, and HIV), and more recently, COVID-19. Commission to produce report within 3 years … be early foci for the commission. Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Pandemic Influenza Date Thu, 10/12/2023 - 13:59 …
Stephanie Soucheray

US respiratory virus activity still high but continues to ebb

… the season has been moderate. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Influenza, General Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) … across most of the country. More specifically, flu and COVID-19 activity are stabilizing or decreasing, and … for flu had no known underlying health conditions. COVID wastewater levels high, but declining In the CDC's …
Lisa Schnirring
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Undiagnosed pneumonia outbreak in China puts pressure on pediatric hospitals, prompts questions

… in late 2019 in Wuhan, which heralded the emergence of COVID-19. Children's main symptoms are high fever, with some … be anything. She also said respiratory syncytial virus, COVID-19, and flu could be contributing factors. "The point is we need information." Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Influenza, General Misc Emerging Topics Pneumonia …
Lisa Schnirring

Study shows pandemic tied to lower confidence in vaccines in sub-Saharan Africa

… South Africa, and Uganda. In addition to being queried on COVID-19 vaccines, participants were asked seven questions … Uganda (14%) and Nigeria (10.5%). Trust in the safety of COVID-19 vaccine did not fall during the study period, but in seven of the eight countries study participants said COVID-19 vaccines were less important in 2022 than in 2020. …
Stephanie Soucheray

European study shows mental health impact of pandemic

… has yet to rebound fully. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Stephanie Soucheray, MA Body The first 2 years of the COVID-19 pandemic affected the mental health of millions of … and during-pandemic comparator. "We found that the Covid-19 pandemic had a considerable effect on mental health …
Stephanie Soucheray
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Key SARS-CoV-2 enzyme behind virus's infectiousness, researchers say

… Body NIAID / Flickr cc SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, is more infectious than severe acute respiratory … target than that of SARS-CoV-2. Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Tue, 10/22/2024 - 11:13 Byline Mary Van … help guide the development of more effective and selective COVID-19 inhibitors that target SARS-CoV-2's nucleocapsid …
Mary Van Beusekom

RFK announces new ACIP members, including vaccine critics

… advisory committee. Infectious disease topics Anti-science COVID-19 Byline Lisa Schnirring Body Coming just 2 days after … the 3-day meeting, with recommendation votes scheduled for COVID-19 vaccines, human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine, … vote on Vaccines for Children (VFC) program vaccines for COVID-19, HPV, influenza, and RSV.  The CDC has always had a …
Lisa Schnirring
Mary Van Beusekom
Child being vaccinated

US study: Disparities in death rates persist after acute phase of pandemic

… research letter in JAMA Network Open demonstrates that pre-COVID disparities in all-cause mortality have largely … does not permanently alter them." Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Wed, 02/21/2024 - 12:58 Byline Stephanie …
Stephanie Soucheray

Study details SARS-CoV-2 seroprevalence patterns in children

… Their seroprevalence estimate averaged 7.3% for the first COVID-19 wave, 37.6% for the fifth wave, and 56.6% for the … backgrounds," the group wrote. Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Thu, 12/29/2022 - 13:26 Byline Lisa Schnirring …
Lisa Schnirring

Study: Prenatal telehealth visits did not take off during pandemic

… appointments as way to limit potential exposure to COVID-19, including obstetricians and gynecologists caring … than urban respondents." Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Tue, 10/10/2023 - 11:00 Byline Stephanie …
Stephanie Soucheray

Mount Sinai announces $13 million grant to develop coronavirus vaccines

… who have been vaccinated, boosted, and infected during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bone marrow, blood, and fluid will be used … successes," said Ellebedy. Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Wed, 09/13/2023 - 12:33 Byline Stephanie …
Stephanie Soucheray

After pandemic, school openings linked to poor mental health

… poor mental health Body While many studies have shown that COVID-19 pandemic-era school closures had negative effects on … another factor to consider."     Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Mon, 08/05/2024 - 15:21 Byline Stephanie …
Stephanie Soucheray

New GAO report details challenges in sustained investment for emergency readiness

… investment, officials said. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body In a new report … health officials cite the challenges of using federal COVID-19 funds to build and maintain infrastructure for … report said. Temporary investment in workforce: Because COVID-19 funding is temporary, officials from eight …
Mary Van Beusekom
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Deer harbor out-of-circulation SARS-CoV-2 strains, study finds

… in white-tailed deer well after they caused widespread COVID-19 in people. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Jim Wappes Body Scientists analyzing samples … SARS-CoV-2 variants well after they caused widespread COVID-19 in people, representing a reservoir for the strains …
Jim Wappes
White-tailed buck

COMMENTARY: Wear a respirator, not a cloth or surgical mask, to protect against respiratory viruses

… for preventing the spread of respiratory diseases like COVID-19 and flu, but the articles are deeply flawed. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Influenza, General Byline Lisa M Brosseau, ScD, CIH … workers wearing respirators or masks for care of COVID-19 patients. 1 The other is a Cochrane review by …
Lisa Brosseau
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Angela Ulrich
Michael Osterholm
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ASP Scan (Weekly) for Apr 24, 2020

… guidance. ECCMID was cancelled this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but studies scheduled to be presented have …

Partial recall: Personal beliefs may skew pandemic memories, deepen polarization

… respondents underestimated them. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body Personal motivations color people's memories of the COVID-19 pandemic, biasing their assessment of past political … (24%) and Mexico (42%) underestimated the severity of COVID-19 in 2020 (from 74% in Spain to 97% in the United …
Mary Van Beusekom
Partial recall

In-person preschool education early in pandemic tied to richer vocabulary

… particularly benefited. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body UK children who … spent more time in childcare in the first months of the COVID-19 pandemic —including those from disadvantaged … (ECEC) settings faced significant disruption during the COVID-19 pandemic, compromising the continuity, stability and …
Mary Van Beusekom
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'A national scandal': US excess deaths rose even after pandemic, far outpacing peer countries

… decades, the researchers say. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Public Health Byline Mary Van Beusekom, MS Body … the United States kept rising even after the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 1.5 million in 2022 and … tragedy continued to unfold in the shadows of the COVID-19 pandemic." US death rates waned slower starting in …
Mary Van Beusekom
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US reports 2023 rise in TB cases, incidence

… to outbreaks is uncommon," they wrote. The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic The CDC says the increase may be related to COVID-19 pandemic–related disruptions to TB services. As was … pandemic diverted resources and staff from TB programs to COVID response, and timely TB diagnosis and treatment …
Chris Dall
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US maternal death rates jumped for second year in a row amid pandemic

… in 2021 than in 2020, consistent with rising rates of COVID-19–associated mortality among women of reproductive age," amid COVID-19 and the pandemic-related shuttering of many … not seen since 1964," he said. Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Fri, 03/17/2023 - 15:03 Byline Mary Van …
Mary Van Beusekom

GAO report: HHS mpox failures show persistent emergency response gaps

… MA Body Even with the lessons learned from the recent COVID-19 pandemic, the US Department of Health and Human … to pandemic response.   They also warn that unlike COVID-19, the federal government had medical countermeasures … get the first shots in arms.   Exhausted workplace after COVID To complete the report, the GAO interviewed officials …
Stephanie Soucheray
mpox on hands

CIDRAP unveils roadmap for advancing better coronavirus vaccines

… protective vaccines—suitable for wide use—to tackle future COVID-19 variants and other worrisome coronaviruses. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Byline Lisa Schnirring Body Before the COVID-19 pandemic, the warning signs for newly emerging and …
Lisa Schnirring
Gloved hand selecting vaccine vial

Experiment shows mule deer could spread SARS-CoV-2

… Diseases , said the results suggest mule deer could spread COVID-19. "Surveillance studies have demonstrated SARS-CoV-2 … the rise of novel variants. Infectious disease topic COVID-19 Date Tue, 01/16/2024 - 12:46 Byline Stephanie …
Stephanie Soucheray

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