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Study: Readmission rate for COVID-19 is 11%

… Study: Readmission rate for COVID-19 is 11% … Study: Readmission rate for COVID-19 is 11% Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | News … of all adults hospitalized in Alberta and Ontario for COVID from Jan 1, 2020, to Sep 30, 2021. Infectious disease …
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COVID-19 Scan for Sep 22, 2021

… COVID-19 Scan for Sep 22, 2021 … COVID-19 Scan for Sep 22, 2021 Bullet points Air travel and COVID-19 Dexamethasone in LMICs Body Overall COVID risk for …

COVID-19 Scan for Mar 17, 2022

… COVID-19 Scan for Mar 17, 2022 … COVID-19 Scan for Mar 17, 2022 Bullet points 4 vaccine doses against Omicron Mother-baby COVID-19 spread Body Israeli study points to modest 4-dose …

COVID-19 vaccines may have saved 500,000 lives in Europe

… COVID-19 vaccines may have saved 500,000 lives in Europe … COVID-19 vaccines may have saved 500,000 lives in Europe … 60 years and older in Europe. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A pair of new studies in Eurosurveillance shed …
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Generic drug makers sign on to make Merck COVID-19 antiviral

… Generic drug makers sign on to make Merck COVID-19 antiviral … Generic drug makers sign on to make Merck COVID-19 antiviral Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News … BA.2 is increasing rapidly. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Following an initial licensing deal in October …
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States start testing for COVID-19, screening more broadly

… States start testing for COVID-19, screening more broadly … States start testing for COVID-19, screening more broadly Other authors Stephanie … persons under investigation. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Today in a news conference, Nancy Messonnier, …
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Coroner: First US COVID-19 death occurred in early February

… Coroner: First US COVID-19 death occurred in early February … Coroner: First US COVID-19 death occurred in early February Other authors … Santa Clara County, California, can now be attributed to COVID-19. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Officials …
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More than 4,000 US meatpacking workers have COVID-19

… More than 4,000 US meatpacking workers have COVID-19 … More than 4,000 US meatpacking workers have COVID-19 Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | … | News Reporter | CIDRAP News Teaser image Teaser text COVID-19 meat plant outbreaks have been noted in at least 5 …
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Despite steps to reopen, most in US still wary of COVID-19 risks

… Despite steps to reopen, most in US still wary of COVID-19 risks … Despite steps to reopen, most in US still wary of COVID-19 risks Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | News … in a sit-down restaurant. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A new poll from the Washington Pos t–University …
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New Zealand eyes freight contamination as possible COVID-19 cluster source

… New Zealand eyes freight contamination as possible COVID-19 cluster source … New Zealand eyes freight contamination as possible COVID-19 cluster source Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News … worries about waning immunity. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body In closely watched unfolding pandemic …
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COVID-19 Scan for Jan 14, 2021

… COVID-19 Scan for Jan 14, 2021 … COVID-19 Scan for Jan 14, 2021 Bullet points Early J&J COVID vaccine data Men more affected by COVID-19 College …

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

… With COVID vaccine maker pact, Biden vows wide vaccine access by May … With COVID vaccine maker pact, Biden vows wide vaccine access by … delaying 2nd vaccine doses. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Today President Joe Biden announced the …
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Amid probes, more nations suspend AstraZeneca COVID vaccine

… Amid probes, more nations suspend AstraZeneca COVID vaccine … Amid probes, more nations suspend AstraZeneca COVID vaccine Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | … are reviewing vaccine data. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The investigation into potential side effects …
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New pledges at global summit target COVID vaccine gap

… New pledges at global summit target COVID vaccine gap … New pledges at global summit target COVID vaccine gap Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News Editor … for ending the pandemic. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body At the G20 Global Health Summit in Italy today, …
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COVID ebbs in some East Coast hot spots, rises elsewhere

… COVID ebbs in some East Coast hot spots, rises elsewhere … COVID ebbs in some East Coast hot spots, rises elsewhere … DC; and New York state. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Cases are declining in a few big cities in the …
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WHO extends moratorium on booster COVID vaccine doses

… WHO extends moratorium on booster COVID vaccine doses … WHO extends moratorium on booster COVID vaccine doses Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News … News Editor | CIDRAP News Teaser image Teaser text Global COVID-19 cases and deaths remain at a high plateau, with the …
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Scientists propose cause of symptoms, treatment for long COVID-19

… Scientists propose cause of symptoms, treatment for long COVID-19 … Scientists propose cause of symptoms, treatment for long COVID-19 Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | … image Teaser text Signs of vagus nerve dysfunction in long COVID patients include difficulty breathing and problems …
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Doctor-delivered COVID messages may boost protective steps

… Doctor-delivered COVID messages may boost protective steps … Doctor-delivered COVID messages may boost protective steps Other authors Mary … more info, and mask acceptance. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A JAMA Network Open study today describes …
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Moderna to seek emergency authorization for COVID-19 vaccine

… Moderna to seek emergency authorization for COVID-19 vaccine … Moderna to seek emergency authorization for COVID-19 vaccine Other authors Chris Dall | News Reporter | … review safety and efficacy data. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Drug maker Moderna announced today that it will …
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COVID-19 Scan for Aug 25, 2022

… COVID-19 Scan for Aug 25, 2022 … COVID-19 Scan for Aug 25, 2022 Bullet points Global COVID deaths in 2022 Omicron hospitalization risk COVID rapid …

40% of COVID pneumonia patients still had lung problems at 1 year

… 40% of COVID pneumonia patients still had lung problems at 1 year … 40% of COVID pneumonia patients still had lung problems at 1 year … Teaser text A second study shows a 41% reduction in long COVID among vaccinated people. Infectious disease topics …
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US braces for tough COVID-19 week; deaths drop in parts of Europe

… US braces for tough COVID-19 week; deaths drop in parts of Europe … US braces for tough COVID-19 week; deaths drop in parts of Europe Other authors … in some of Europe's hot spots. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Top US health officials today warned that the …
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COVID-19 impacts shift as global cases pass 4.6 million

… COVID-19 impacts shift as global cases pass 4.6 million … COVID-19 impacts shift as global cases pass 4.6 million Other … 10,000 new cases reported today. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body COVID-19 activity across the world this weekend …
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President hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19

… President hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19 … President hospitalized after testing positive for COVID-19 Other authors Chris Dall | News Reporter | CIDRAP … headed for Walter Reed Hospital. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body President Donald Trump has been in isolation at …
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COVID vaccines in pregnancy tied to lower risk of NICU stay, stillbirth

… COVID vaccines in pregnancy tied to lower risk of NICU stay, stillbirth … COVID vaccines in pregnancy tied to lower risk of NICU stay, … lower rate of stillbirth, and 54% lower odds of maternal COVID-19. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body COVID-19 …
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