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COVID-19 cut Brazilian life span almost 2 years in 2021

… COVID-19 cut Brazilian life span almost 2 years in 2021 … COVID-19 cut Brazilian life span almost 2 years in 2021 Other … 1.3 years in 2020 and 1.8 years in early 2021 owing to COVID. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body …
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FDA authorizes Moderna COVID vaccine for emergency use

… FDA authorizes Moderna COVID vaccine for emergency use … FDA authorizes Moderna COVID vaccine for emergency use Other authors Lisa Schnirring … text The US becomes the first nation to have 2 authorized COVID-19 vaccines with clear, compelling efficacy data. …
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Southern states face growing COVID-19 crises

… Southern states face growing COVID-19 crises … Southern states face growing COVID-19 crises Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | News … low on stockpiled ventilators. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia , who said this …
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COVID-19 studies focus on whether sentinel surveillance, school closings work

… COVID-19 studies focus on whether sentinel surveillance, school closings work … COVID-19 studies focus on whether sentinel surveillance, … more deaths than they prevent. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Public health officials can use rapid sentinel …
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COVID-19 Scan for Apr 29, 2020

… COVID-19 Scan for Apr 29, 2020 … COVID-19 Scan for Apr 29, 2020 Bullet points Stroke and COVID-19 in younger adults Internet searches for COVID-19 …

COVID-19 Scan for Jun 11, 2020

… COVID-19 Scan for Jun 11, 2020 … COVID-19 Scan for Jun 11, 2020 Bullet points Reopening businesses in pandemic Inaccurate COVID-19 test results Coronavirus GI symptoms, fecal shedding …

Less than 10% of US population has COVID-19 antibodies, data show

… Less than 10% of US population has COVID-19 antibodies, data show … Less than 10% of US population has COVID-19 antibodies, data show Other authors Mary Van … had been infected by July. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Less than 10% of a nationally representative …
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COVID-19 shows no let-up across Americas region

… COVID-19 shows no let-up across Americas region … COVID-19 shows no let-up across Americas region Other authors … suspended routine vaccinations. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body In the latest global COVID-19 developments, …
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Yet more data support COVID-19 aerosol transmission

… Yet more data support COVID-19 aerosol transmission … Yet more data support COVID-19 aerosol transmission Other authors Mary Van Beusekom … one study, 27% of exhaled breath samples were positive for COVID-19 viral RNA. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body …
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CEO says Pfizer won't cut corners in COVID vaccine race

… CEO says Pfizer won't cut corners in COVID vaccine race … CEO says Pfizer won't cut corners in COVID vaccine race Other authors Chris Dall | News Reporter | … that it is safe and effective." Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The head of US drug maker Pfizer said today …
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CDC offers steps for reopening schools amid COVID-19

… CDC offers steps for reopening schools amid COVID-19 … CDC offers steps for reopening schools amid COVID-19 Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | … Rite Aid, CVS, and other pharmacies start distributing COVID-19 vaccines. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body As …
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Real-world trial of Pfizer COVID vaccine finds high 2-dose, good 1-dose protection

… Real-world trial of Pfizer COVID vaccine finds high 2-dose, good 1-dose protection … Real-world trial of Pfizer COVID vaccine finds high 2-dose, good 1-dose protection Other … preventing infection, but 1 dose was 74% effective against COVID-related hospitalization and 72% effective at preventing …
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Mississippi, Texas lift COVID-19 restrictions despite warnings

… Mississippi, Texas lift COVID-19 restrictions despite warnings … Mississippi, Texas lift COVID-19 restrictions despite warnings Other authors … B117 variant climbs—a bad sign. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Texas and Mississippi announced yesterday that …
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Uganda enters 2nd COVID-19 lockdown as surges noted elsewhere

… Uganda enters 2nd COVID-19 lockdown as surges noted elsewhere … Uganda enters 2nd COVID-19 lockdown as surges noted elsewhere Other authors … Asian countries, like Taiwan, continue to battle stubborn COVID spikes. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Amid a …
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Novavax COVID vaccine shows 90.4% efficacy against infection

… Novavax COVID vaccine shows 90.4% efficacy against infection … Novavax COVID vaccine shows 90.4% efficacy against infection Other … at refrigerator temperatures. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A phase 3 trial yesterday in the New England …
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83% of stem cell recipients produce antibodies after 2 COVID-19 vaccine doses

… 83% of stem cell recipients produce antibodies after 2 COVID-19 vaccine doses … 83% of stem cell recipients produce antibodies after 2 COVID-19 vaccine doses Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News … possible antibody levels. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Stem cell transplant recipients with cancers …
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India to resume COVID-19 vaccine exports next month

… India to resume COVID-19 vaccine exports next month … India to resume COVID-19 vaccine exports next month Other authors Lisa … supplier, especially to COVAX. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body India's health ministry today said the country …
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College football didn't fuel COVID-19 spread among players, study suggests

… College football didn't fuel COVID-19 spread among players, study suggests … College football didn't fuel COVID-19 spread among players, study suggests Other authors … | News Writer | CIDRAP News Teaser image Teaser text COVID-19 didn't appear to spread efficiently within and among …
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New conditions common 1 to 5 months after positive COVID test

… New conditions common 1 to 5 months after positive COVID test … New conditions common 1 to 5 months after positive COVID test Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | … for many who have recovered. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A cohort study of Americans tested for …
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Psychiatric disorders may up risk for COVID-19 reinfection

… Psychiatric disorders may up risk for COVID-19 reinfection … Psychiatric disorders may up risk for COVID-19 reinfection Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News … psychiatric disorders may predispose fully vaccinated COVID-19 survivors to reinfection. Infectious disease topics …
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CDC: 58% of Americans have had COVID-19

… CDC: 58% of Americans have had COVID-19 … CDC: 58% of Americans have had COVID-19 Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | … federal officials are taking steps to make sure Pfizer's COVID-19 pill, Paxlovid, will be widely available across the …
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Global COVID deaths drop to lowest since early pandemic months

… Global COVID deaths drop to lowest since early pandemic months … Global COVID deaths drop to lowest since early pandemic months Other … eye on cases and virus changes. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Weekly COVID-19 deaths dropped to the lowest …
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US hospital COVID-19 cases surge, aid package takes shape

… US hospital COVID-19 cases surge, aid package takes shape … US hospital COVID-19 cases surge, aid package takes shape Other authors … text The number of Americans currently hospitalized for COVID-19 reaches 96,039, up from 93,219 the day before. …
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WHO hails COVID vaccine progress, urges nations to double down on mitigation

… WHO hails COVID vaccine progress, urges nations to double down on mitigation … WHO hails COVID vaccine progress, urges nations to double down on … system won't be able to cope." Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body World Health Organization (WHO) officials …
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Studies describe patterns of COVID hospital, home deaths in US

… Studies describe patterns of COVID hospital, home deaths in US … Studies describe patterns of COVID hospital, home deaths in US Other authors Mary Van … deaths in New York City. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Three newly published studies in Open Forum …
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