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Amid COVID-19, US life expectancy sees biggest drop since WWII

… Amid COVID-19, US life expectancy sees biggest drop since WWII … Amid COVID-19, US life expectancy sees biggest drop since WWII … schools and congregate settings. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Life expectancy among American adults dropped …
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COVID-19 Scan for Mar 11, 2021

… COVID-19 Scan for Mar 11, 2021 … COVID-19 Scan for Mar 11, 2021 Bullet points COVID vaccine and asymptomatic cases Risks in COVID-19 …

AstraZeneca vaccine doesn't prevent B1351 COVID in early trial

… AstraZeneca vaccine doesn't prevent B1351 COVID in early trial … AstraZeneca vaccine doesn't prevent B1351 COVID in early trial Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News … young age of participants. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Two doses of the AstraZeneca-Oxford University …
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With dropping COVID-19 cases, NYC plans July 1 opening

… With dropping COVID-19 cases, NYC plans July 1 opening … With dropping COVID-19 cases, NYC plans July 1 opening Other authors … in-person attendance this fall. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body As COVID-19 cases continue to drop in many …
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Retailers, states grapple with shifting COVID-19 mask mandates

… Retailers, states grapple with shifting COVID-19 mask mandates … Retailers, states grapple with shifting COVID-19 mask mandates Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | … are reporting declining cases. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Major retailers across the country, including …
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Biden announces month-long COVID-19 vaccine push

… Biden announces month-long COVID-19 vaccine push … Biden announces month-long COVID-19 vaccine push Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | … at least one dose by July 4. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Today President Joe Biden announced a …
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CDC recommends Pfizer COVID boosters for kids ages 5 to 11

… CDC recommends Pfizer COVID boosters for kids ages 5 to 11 … CDC recommends Pfizer COVID boosters for kids ages 5 to 11 Other authors Lisa … 1 no vote, and 1 abstention. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Amid a steady rise in US COVID -19 cases led by …
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COVID activity ramps up in India, Middle East

… COVID activity ramps up in India, Middle East … COVID activity ramps up in India, Middle East Other authors … doses for higher risk groups. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body India today began vaccinating teens as its …
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US government makes free COVID-19 tests available

… US government makes free COVID-19 tests available … US government makes free COVID-19 tests available Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | … still high across the country. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Today Americans can order four free COVID-19 …
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Alaska, Idaho using crisis standards of care over COVID-19

… Alaska, Idaho using crisis standards of care over COVID-19 … Alaska, Idaho using crisis standards of care over COVID-19 Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | … patient who needs our help." Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Alaska now joins Idaho in establishing crisis …
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With low COVID vaccine uptake, rural US bore brunt of Delta surge

… With low COVID vaccine uptake, rural US bore brunt of Delta surge … With low COVID vaccine uptake, rural US bore brunt of Delta surge … News Teaser image Teaser text Rural counties with low COVID-19 vaccination rates had 2.4 times the risk of …
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Study: Third COVID mRNA vaccine dose needed against Omicron

… Study: Third COVID mRNA vaccine dose needed against Omicron … Study: Third COVID mRNA vaccine dose needed against Omicron Other authors … 86% for 3 doses against Omicron. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body mRNA COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective in …
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Black cancer patients more likely than Whites to have severe COVID

… cancer patients more likely than Whites to have severe COVID … Black cancer patients more likely than Whites to have severe COVID Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP … stay, ventilation, and death. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A US study of 3,506 cancer patients infected …
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Indonesia's COVID-19 deaths reach new heights

… Indonesia's COVID-19 deaths reach new heights … Indonesia's COVID-19 deaths reach new heights Other authors Lisa … of the Summer Olympic Games. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body COVID-19 deaths in Indonesia, the hardest-hit …
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Mental illness tied to higher risk of COVID hospital care, death

… Mental illness tied to higher risk of COVID hospital care, death … Mental illness tied to higher risk of COVID hospital care, death Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | … both found a higher death risk. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Two new JAMA Psychiatry meta-analyses link …
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Studies look at clotting, myocarditis tied to COVID-19 vaccines

… Studies look at clotting, myocarditis tied to COVID-19 vaccines … Studies look at clotting, myocarditis tied to COVID-19 vaccines Other authors Lianna Matt McLernon | News … benefits outweigh any risks. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Two studies published by JAMA Cardiology today …
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Delirium fairly common in older COVID-19 patients

… Delirium fairly common in older COVID-19 patients … Delirium fairly common in older COVID-19 patients Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News … Teaser image Teaser text Study shows that 28% of older COVID-19 emergency department patients had delirium, with a …
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More (mostly mild) side effects when flu vaccine given with COVID booster

… More (mostly mild) side effects when flu vaccine given with COVID booster … More (mostly mild) side effects when flu vaccine given with COVID booster Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | … mild systemic adverse events. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Influenza Vaccines Body Self-reported data from …
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COVID-19 Scan for May 05, 2022

… COVID-19 Scan for May 05, 2022 … COVID-19 Scan for May 05, 2022 Bullet points J&J, Pfizer against Omicron Cancer diagnosis and COVID outcomes Body Two doses of J&J, Pfizer vaccines …

COVID-19 Scan for Jun 27, 2022

… COVID-19 Scan for Jun 27, 2022 … COVID-19 Scan for Jun 27, 2022 Bullet points Down syndrome and COVID-19 Promise for Pfizer Omicron boosters Body People with …

New England sees uptick in COVID-19 cases

… New England sees uptick in COVID-19 cases … New England sees uptick in COVID-19 cases Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | News … Reporter | CIDRAP News Teaser image Teaser text In global COVID news, Shanghai's lockdown will be extended. Infectious …
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BA.2 now behind 72% of all US COVID-19 cases

… BA.2 now behind 72% of all US COVID-19 cases … BA.2 now behind 72% of all US COVID-19 cases Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | News … funding package only "a start." Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The subvariant of the Omicron strain—BA.2—now …
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Fewer pregnant women had severe COVID amid Omicron, after vaccination

… Fewer pregnant women had severe COVID amid Omicron, after vaccination … Fewer pregnant women had severe COVID amid Omicron, after vaccination Other authors Mary Van … or from Omicron characteristics. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Fewer pregnant women had severe COVID-19 in the …
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White House COVID outbreak grows as Midwest hospital cases surge

… White House COVID outbreak grows as Midwest hospital cases surge … White House COVID outbreak grows as Midwest hospital cases surge Other … are being stretched to capacity. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body As the COVID-19 outbreak in the White House …
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Trial data support dexamethasone, but not hydroxychloroquine, for COVID-19

… support dexamethasone, but not hydroxychloroquine, for COVID-19 … Trial data support dexamethasone, but not hydroxychloroquine, for COVID-19 Other authors Chris Dall | News Reporter | CIDRAP … the UK show a benefit from dexamethasone in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, but 2 more studies show no benefit for …
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