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As US COVID-19 cases top 100,000, Trump clashes with governors

… As US COVID-19 cases top 100,000, Trump clashes with governors … As US COVID-19 cases top 100,000, Trump clashes with governors … and before-symptom transmission. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Today as confirmed US COVID-19 cases surpass …
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US COVID-19 deaths top China's; data show impact on those with chronic disease

… US COVID-19 deaths top China's; data show impact on those with chronic disease … US COVID-19 deaths top China's; data show impact on those with … News Teaser image Teaser text A second study shows a 5% COVID-19 rate in those with mild flulike illness. Infectious …
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Malaria drugs tied to risk of death, heart problems in COVID-19 patients

… Malaria drugs tied to risk of death, heart problems in COVID-19 patients … Malaria drugs tied to risk of death, heart problems in COVID-19 patients Other authors Chris Dall | News Reporter | … of serious heart complications. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The largest study to date on the use of the …
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COVID-19 hot spots may start with young adults

… COVID-19 hot spots may start with young adults … COVID-19 hot spots may start with young adults Other authors … during the pandemic. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Surges in COVID-19 outbreaks may be preceded by …
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Report details COVID-19 drug shortages—and solutions

… Report details COVID-19 drug shortages—and solutions … Report details COVID-19 drug shortages—and solutions Other authors Lianna … paradigm. Infectious disease topics Resilient Drug Supply COVID-19 Body In the newest "COVID-19: The CIDRAP Viewpoint" …
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Studies detail risk of preterm birth, severe COVID-19 in pregnant women

… Studies detail risk of preterm birth, severe COVID-19 in pregnant women … Studies detail risk of preterm birth, severe COVID-19 in pregnant women Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | … care and mechanical ventilation. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Two new US studies have identified an elevated …
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Studies, WHO back steroid use in very ill COVID-19 patients

… Studies, WHO back steroid use in very ill COVID-19 patients … Studies, WHO back steroid use in very ill COVID-19 patients Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News … 3 trials and a meta-analysis. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body JAMA today published the results of three …
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Variant COVID among triggers for grim surge in Manaus, Brazil

… Variant COVID among triggers for grim surge in Manaus, Brazil … Variant COVID among triggers for grim surge in Manaus, Brazil Other … to suspect a deadlier variant. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body In one of the most puzzling and worrisome …
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Africa sounds urgent call for COVID-19 vaccine doses

… Africa sounds urgent call for COVID-19 vaccine doses … Africa sounds urgent call for COVID-19 vaccine doses Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News … for much of the country. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body As cases rise in Africa, the region urgently …
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Youth, Delta variant behind UK COVID surge

… Youth, Delta variant behind UK COVID surge … Youth, Delta variant behind UK COVID surge Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | … protection against Delta.  Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Two new studies look at the Delta variant …
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WHO sees signs of global COVID-19 plateau

… WHO sees signs of global COVID-19 plateau … WHO sees signs of global COVID-19 plateau Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News Editor … out to discover the origin. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body After a steady rise for nearly 2 months, the …
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Global COVID-19 total nears 14 million amid appeal for nations in crisis

… Global COVID-19 total nears 14 million amid appeal for nations in crisis … Global COVID-19 total nears 14 million amid appeal for nations in … for aid for hard-hit countries. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Brazil and India passed COVID-19 case …
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Florida teachers sue over school reopenings as US COVID-19 cases mount

… Florida teachers sue over school reopenings as US COVID-19 cases mount … Florida teachers sue over school reopenings as US COVID-19 cases mount Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News … for the 41st day in a row. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Today teachers unions and parents in Florida …
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Reports shed more light on COVID reinfection as 2 trials paused

… Reports shed more light on COVID reinfection as 2 trials paused … Reports shed more light on COVID reinfection as 2 trials paused Other authors Lisa … antibody trial have been paused. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body As the pandemic total closes in on 38 million …
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Officials warn of threat to Europe from variant COVID-19

… Officials warn of threat to Europe from variant COVID-19 … Officials warn of threat to Europe from variant COVID-19 Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP … struggles with the B117 strain. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The European Centre for Disease Prevention and …
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Global COVID-19 drug and vaccine push nets $8 billion from donors

… Global COVID-19 drug and vaccine push nets $8 billion from donors … Global COVID-19 drug and vaccine push nets $8 billion from donors … the ACT Accelerator a reality. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Ten days ago the World Health Organization …
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FDA approves remdesivir as global COVID-19 total tops 41 million

… FDA approves remdesivir as global COVID-19 total tops 41 million … FDA approves remdesivir as global COVID-19 total tops 41 million Other authors Lisa Schnirring … 3 randomized controlled trials. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Today the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) …
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11% of COVID-19 survivors have residual lung damage, study finds

… 11% of COVID-19 survivors have residual lung damage, study finds … 11% of COVID-19 survivors have residual lung damage, study finds … lung damage—known as interstitial lung disease—after COVID-19 hospitalization. Interstitial lung disease is a …
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'Deeply concerned' WHO declares COVID-19 pandemic

… 'Deeply concerned' WHO declares COVID-19 pandemic … 'Deeply concerned' WHO declares COVID-19 pandemic Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News … not change WHO's assessment." Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The World Health Organization (WHO) today …
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COMMENTARY: COVID-19 transmission messages should hinge on science

… COMMENTARY: COVID-19 transmission messages should hinge on science … COMMENTARY: COVID-19 transmission messages should hinge on science Other … aerosol spread—needs to be part of the COVID-19 prevention equation. Infectious disease topics …
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COVID-19 Scan for Dec 16, 2021

… COVID-19 Scan for Dec 16, 2021 … COVID-19 Scan for Dec 16, 2021 Bullet points … Vaccine-generated Omicron antibodies Review of early CDC COVID-19 test errors Body Study finds low Omicron antibody response with COVID-19 vaccines Only 20% and 24% of Pfizer/BioNTech …

COVID-19 Scan for Nov 10, 2022

… COVID-19 Scan for Nov 10, 2022 … COVID-19 Scan for Nov 10, 2022 Bullet points Passing COVID antibodies to baby Fourth Pfizer dose protection Body …

China sees progress in COVID-19 battle in Shanghai

… China sees progress in COVID-19 battle in Shanghai … China sees progress in COVID-19 battle in Shanghai Other authors Lisa Schnirring | … measures in a hot spot district. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body As China battles Omicron-driven activity in …
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Ivermectin doesn't speed time to recovery from nonsevere COVID

… Ivermectin doesn't speed time to recovery from nonsevere COVID … Ivermectin doesn't speed time to recovery from nonsevere COVID Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP … evidence that the antiparasitic drug is ineffective as a COVID-19 treatment. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body …
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FDA, CDC advisors approve COVID boosters for all US adults

… FDA, CDC advisors approve COVID boosters for all US adults … FDA, CDC advisors approve COVID boosters for all US adults Other authors Stephanie … clarity," says one ACIP expert. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and …
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