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CDC updates COVID school guidance, OKs 3-feet distancing

… CDC updates COVID school guidance, OKs 3-feet distancing … CDC updates COVID school guidance, OKs 3-feet distancing Other authors … 6 feet is still recommended. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
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Officials reexamining AstraZeneca COVID vaccine data

… Officials reexamining AstraZeneca COVID vaccine data … Officials reexamining AstraZeneca COVID vaccine data Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | News … data from a clinical trial. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The independent data and safety monitoring …
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Black adults outpace White peers in accepting COVID vaccine

… Black adults outpace White peers in accepting COVID vaccine … Black adults outpace White peers in accepting COVID vaccine Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | … than White survey participants. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A pair of new US studies late last week in JAMA …
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Red Cross warns of emerging COVID crisis in Indonesia

… Red Cross warns of emerging COVID crisis in Indonesia … Red Cross warns of emerging COVID crisis in Indonesia Other authors Lisa Schnirring | … shows signs of another uptick. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The Indonesian Red Cross warned today that the …
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Dog, cat owners with COVID-19 often pass it to pets

… Dog, cat owners with COVID-19 often pass it to pets … Dog, cat owners with COVID-19 often pass it to pets Other authors Mary Van … cases might have severe disease. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Two new unpublished studies suggest that people …
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Study highlights ease of spread of COVID-19 viruses

… Study highlights ease of spread of COVID-19 viruses … Study highlights ease of spread of COVID-19 viruses Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News … well in the nose and mouth. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body COVID-19 can be spread before it causes …
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Arizona, Florida, Texas record single-day COVID-19 highs

… Arizona, Florida, Texas record single-day COVID-19 highs … Arizona, Florida, Texas record single-day COVID-19 highs Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | News … rate than whites. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Editor's Note: This story was updated on Jun …
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Fauci: COVID-19 vaccine, treatment by autumn 'a bridge too far'

… Fauci: COVID-19 vaccine, treatment by autumn 'a bridge too far' … Fauci: COVID-19 vaccine, treatment by autumn 'a bridge too far' … Fauci warns senators that states risk new and worsening COVID-19 outbreaks if they move too fast. Infectious disease …
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New data show low rates of COVID-19 in pregnant women

… New data show low rates of COVID-19 in pregnant women … New data show low rates of COVID-19 in pregnant women Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | … while in Boston it was 1.5%. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A research letter published yesterday in JAMA …
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100,000 deaths, 40 million jobless: US confronts grim COVID-19 realities

… 100,000 deaths, 40 million jobless: US confronts grim COVID-19 realities … 100,000 deaths, 40 million jobless: US confronts grim COVID-19 realities Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | News … are now trending younger. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body As America's COVID-19 death toll crossed the …
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Study suggests US COVID-19 cases undercounted early on

… Study suggests US COVID-19 cases undercounted early on … Study suggests US COVID-19 cases undercounted early on Other authors Stephanie … studies in hard-hit areas. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The US may have had more than 6.4 million …
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Studies highlight surges for touted drugs early in COVID-19

… Studies highlight surges for touted drugs early in COVID-19 … Studies highlight surges for touted drugs early in COVID-19 Other authors Lianna Matt McLernon | News Writer | … and hospital prescriptions reflect early changes in COVID treatment. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Resilient …
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Delaying 2nd AstraZeneca COVID shot may boost efficacy

… Delaying 2nd AstraZeneca COVID shot may boost efficacy … Delaying 2nd AstraZeneca COVID shot may boost efficacy Other authors Mary Van Beusekom … than giving it at 6 weeks. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A single dose of the AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine …
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Studies help discern severe COVID from related kids' syndrome

… Studies help discern severe COVID from related kids' syndrome … Studies help discern severe COVID from related kids' syndrome Other authors Mary Van … underlying medical conditions. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Two new studies detail unique signs and …
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US COVID cases decline; feds double down on vaccination gaps

… US COVID cases decline; feds double down on vaccination gaps … US COVID cases decline; feds double down on vaccination gaps … become future virus hot spots. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body At a White House press briefing today, US …
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India's COVID-19 surge pushes it over 20 million cases

… India's COVID-19 surge pushes it over 20 million cases … India's COVID-19 surge pushes it over 20 million cases Other authors … 300,000 for 2 weeks straight. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body India's COVID total topped 20 million …
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Antibody combo cuts COVID deaths by 20% in very ill seronegative patients

… Antibody combo cuts COVID deaths by 20% in very ill seronegative patients … Antibody combo cuts COVID deaths by 20% in very ill seronegative patients Other … death in hospitalized patients. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Regeneron's monoclonal antibody treatment …
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WHO calls for health worker protection against COVID-19

… WHO calls for health worker protection against COVID-19 … WHO calls for health worker protection against COVID-19 Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP … estimated 80,000 to 180,000 healthcare workers died from COVID-19 in the pandemic's first 17 months. Infectious …
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Study: Nearly all severely allergic people tolerate COVID vaccines

… Study: Nearly all severely allergic people tolerate COVID vaccines … Study: Nearly all severely allergic people tolerate COVID vaccines Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer … of the 2-dose vaccine protocol." Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body While healthcare workers at a Boston healthcare …
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Antidepressant cuts COVID-19 hospital cases 30% to 65%

… Antidepressant cuts COVID-19 hospital cases 30% to 65% … Antidepressant cuts COVID-19 hospital cases 30% to 65% Other authors Mary Van … visit or a hospital stay. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The inexpensive antidepressant fluvoxamine …
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WHO, CDC warn COVID disruptions could stall measles battle

… WHO, CDC warn COVID disruptions could stall measles battle … WHO, CDC warn COVID disruptions could stall measles battle Other authors … Missed measles vaccinations and eroded surveillance during COVID-19 are setting up a perfect storm. Infectious disease …
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States send mixed signals on COVID-19 mask recommendations

… States send mixed signals on COVID-19 mask recommendations … States send mixed signals on COVID-19 mask recommendations Other authors Stephanie … mask use, based on metrics. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body After the Centers for Disease Control and …
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Low testosterone in men may raise risk of COVID hospitalization

… Low testosterone in men may raise risk of COVID hospitalization … Low testosterone in men may raise risk of COVID hospitalization Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News … was tied to a 2.4-fold higher risk of hospital care with COVID-19. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Men with …
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Huge daily jump pushes global COVID-19 total past 10.5 million

… Huge daily jump pushes global COVID-19 total past 10.5 million … Huge daily jump pushes global COVID-19 total past 10.5 million Other authors Lisa … East, due to multiple factors. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body With the world total now topping 10.5 million …
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Surges and resurgences push global COVID-19 total higher

… Surges and resurgences push global COVID-19 total higher … Surges and resurgences push global COVID-19 total higher Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News … and recorded record cases. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Countries — such as India — battling their …
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