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New death risks noted in nursing home residents with COVID-19

… New death risks noted in nursing home residents with COVID-19 … New death risks noted in nursing home residents with COVID-19 Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | … both tied to higher death rates. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Older age, male sex, and physical and cognitive …
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Global COVID-19 cases drop, but more nations report variants

… Global COVID-19 cases drop, but more nations report variants … Global COVID-19 cases drop, but more nations report variants Other … transmission occurring in 47. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body In its weekly snapshot of the pandemic …
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States navigate COVID-19 vaccine distribution

… States navigate COVID-19 vaccine distribution … States navigate COVID-19 vaccine distribution Other authors Stephanie … residents as fast as possible. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body From California to New York, states are …
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COVID-19 surges intensify in global hot spots

… COVID-19 surges intensify in global hot spots … COVID-19 surges intensify in global hot spots Other authors … also reporting record activity. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Countries in multiple parts of the world …
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Russia battles new COVID surge

… Russia battles new COVID surge … Russia battles new COVID surge Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | … are due to the Delta variant. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Vaccine hesitancy and the more transmissible …
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As US battles COVID rise, officials press for resources for next surge

… As US battles COVID rise, officials press for resources for next surge … As US battles COVID rise, officials press for resources for next surge … fall and winter activity. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body In their first media briefing in about 6 weeks, …
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Pfizer booster tied to fewer COVID cases in health workers

… Pfizer booster tied to fewer COVID cases in health workers … Pfizer booster tied to fewer COVID cases in health workers Other authors Mary Van Beusekom … vs 116 in the unboosted. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Israeli healthcare workers who received a third …
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Study: Lifting state eviction bans puts residents at risk for COVID

… Lifting state eviction bans puts residents at risk for COVID … Study: Lifting state eviction bans puts residents at risk for COVID Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP … that lifted eviction bans were at an 83% higher risk for COVID-19 after 12 weeks. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 …
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COVID-19 summit nets several more vaccine pledges

… COVID-19 summit nets several more vaccine pledges … COVID-19 summit nets several more vaccine pledges Other … Italy, Spain, and Denmark. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Alongside a new 500-million COVID-19 vaccine …
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Biden encourages COVID-19 vaccine mandates

… Biden encourages COVID-19 vaccine mandates … Biden encourages COVID-19 vaccine mandates Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | … million in July to 66 million. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Today President Joe Biden addressed the nation …
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UK, Eastern Europe battle rising COVID

… UK, Eastern Europe battle rising COVID … UK, Eastern Europe battle rising COVID Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP … Romania, Hungary, and Latvia. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The United Kingdom's COVID-19 cases, which have …
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European countries track rising COVID-19 numbers

… European countries track rising COVID-19 numbers … European countries track rising COVID-19 numbers Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News Editor … patterns in the United States. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body More European countries, including Germany and …
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Fifth COVID-19 surge tests European countries

… Fifth COVID-19 surge tests European countries … Fifth COVID-19 surge tests European countries Other authors Lisa … but allow schools to stay open. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body As more European countries battle new COVID-19 …
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Pfizer to allow more nations to make COVID drug, files for EUA with FDA

… Pfizer to allow more nations to make COVID drug, files for EUA with FDA … Pfizer to allow more nations to make COVID drug, files for EUA with FDA Other authors Lisa … emergency use authorization from the FDA for Paxlovid, its COVID-19 drug. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Pfizer …
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Global COVID-19 cases continue to climb

… Global COVID-19 cases continue to climb … Global COVID-19 cases continue to climb Other authors Lisa … text For the 4th week in a row, the rate of new global COVID-19 cases rose, led by surges in Europe. Infectious …
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WHO warns of rising COVID-19 deaths

… WHO warns of rising COVID-19 deaths … WHO warns of rising COVID-19 deaths Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | … text The agency also calls attention to the burden that COVID-19 medical waste is putting on healthcare systems and …
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It's easy to misinterpret at-home COVID test results, data show

… It's easy to misinterpret at-home COVID test results, data show … It's easy to misinterpret at-home COVID test results, data show Other authors Mary Van Beusekom … do if your test was negative." Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A randomized controlled trial yesterday in JAMA …
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COVID-19 Scan for Feb 22, 2022

… COVID-19 Scan for Feb 22, 2022 … COVID-19 Scan for Feb 22, 2022 Bullet points Omicron subvariant reinfection SARS-CoV-2 variants in deer COVID-19 severity by ZIP code Body Study highlights rare BA.2 …

COVID-19 tied to adverse maternal outcomes, preterm birth

… COVID-19 tied to adverse maternal outcomes, preterm birth … COVID-19 tied to adverse maternal outcomes, preterm birth … | CIDRAP News Teaser image Teaser text Pregnant women with COVID-19 had more than twice the risk of hospitalization and …
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COVID-19 vaccines shown to protect at-risk patients

… COVID-19 vaccines shown to protect at-risk patients … COVID-19 vaccines shown to protect at-risk patients Other … patients 65 years and older. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The Pfizer/BioNTech and AstraZeneca/Oxford …
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New US COVID-19 cases at 6-month high

… New US COVID-19 cases at 6-month high … New US COVID-19 cases at 6-month high Other authors Stephanie … Reporter | CIDRAP News Teaser image Teaser text As the US COVID surge continues, Anthony Fauci, MD, says, "The end game …
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Global COVID-19 cases top 200 million

… Global COVID-19 cases top 200 million … Global COVID-19 cases top 200 million Other authors Lisa Schnirring … variant is now in 135 countries. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body With the world adding about 500,000 cases a day …
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Study: OK for moms with COVID, newborns to share hospital room

… Study: OK for moms with COVID, newborns to share hospital room … Study: OK for moms with COVID, newborns to share hospital room Other authors Mary Van … an infected mom tested positive. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Only 1 of 62 newborns who breastfed and roomed …
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Infant COVID hospitalizations—but not severe cases—rose amid Omicron

… Infant COVID hospitalizations—but not severe cases—rose amid Omicron … Infant COVID hospitalizations—but not severe cases—rose amid Omicron … News Writer | CIDRAP News Teaser image Teaser text Weekly COVID-19 hospitalizations of infants younger than 6 months …
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COVID-19 rattles US election lead-up as global total tops 36 million

… COVID-19 rattles US election lead-up as global total tops 36 million … COVID-19 rattles US election lead-up as global total tops 36 … to be based on rigorous science. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body COVID-19 developments—including President …
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