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CDC unveils streamlined COVID-19 guidance

… CDC unveils streamlined COVID-19 guidance … CDC unveils streamlined COVID-19 guidance Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News Editor … strategy for exposed contacts. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
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China reports gush of retrospective COVID-19 cases

… China reports gush of retrospective COVID-19 cases … China reports gush of retrospective COVID-19 cases Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | … China's total to near 60,000. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body China today reported 13,332 retrospective …
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COVID-19 Scan for Oct 22, 2020

… COVID-19 Scan for Oct 22, 2020 … COVID-19 Scan for Oct 22, 2020 Bullet points COVID close contacts in prison More data show poor tocilizumab results PTSD in pandemic workers COVID-19 case-fatality rates Body CDC prison study helps …

Three vaccines show promise against COVID variants

… Three vaccines show promise against COVID variants … Three vaccines show promise against COVID variants Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer … against variants of concern. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Data from three trials posted yesterday show …
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Some COVID-19 patients test positive days after recovery

… Some COVID-19 patients test positive days after recovery … Some COVID-19 patients test positive days after recovery Other … PCR results 5 to 13 days later. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Four medical professionals with COVID-19 who …
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COVID-19 cases pass 8.5 million; WHO warns of dangerous phase

… COVID-19 cases pass 8.5 million; WHO warns of dangerous phase … COVID-19 cases pass 8.5 million; WHO warns of dangerous phase … to exercise extreme vigilance." Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body As cases topped 8.5 million today, the head of …
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As exponential COVID-19 spread hits parts of Africa, WHO issues advisory on traditional medicines

… As exponential COVID-19 spread hits parts of Africa, WHO issues advisory on traditional medicines … As exponential COVID-19 spread hits parts of Africa, WHO issues advisory on … that hasn't reported a case. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body COVID-19 activity in parts of Africa has grown …
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Nations see COVID-19 spike as they grapple with school reopening

… Nations see COVID-19 spike as they grapple with school reopening … Nations see COVID-19 spike as they grapple with school reopening Other … the local profile of schools..." Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A safe return to school this fall can be …
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CDC director suggests masks for all as US tracks record 67,000 COVID cases

… director suggests masks for all as US tracks record 67,000 COVID cases … CDC director suggests masks for all as US tracks record 67,000 COVID cases Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter … including 136,940 deaths. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body In what's become the refrain for summer 2020, …
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COVID cuts US life expectancy, with minorities hit hardest

… COVID cuts US life expectancy, with minorities hit hardest … COVID cuts US life expectancy, with minorities hit hardest … had a racial disparity and longevity problem before COVID-19, 2 new studies say. Infectious disease topics …
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Global COVID-19 cases top 700,000; Trump extends plan to slow virus

… Global COVID-19 cases top 700,000; Trump extends plan to slow virus … Global COVID-19 cases top 700,000; Trump extends plan to slow virus … steps will extend through April. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The global COVID-19 total easily passed 700,000 …
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Wuhan's COVID-19 lockdown expires; global deaths top 80,000

… Wuhan's COVID-19 lockdown expires; global deaths top 80,000 … Wuhan's COVID-19 lockdown expires; global deaths top 80,000 Other … 1 day after exceeding 70,000. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body In global COVID-19 developments, an 11-week …
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WHO warns of long road ahead with COVID-19

… WHO warns of long road ahead with COVID-19 … WHO warns of long road ahead with COVID-19 Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP … time," says the WHO director. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) …
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Studies find men more prone to COVID-19 death

… Studies find men more prone to COVID-19 death … Studies find men more prone to COVID-19 death Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer … death rate in men than in women. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Men are more than twice as likely to die of …
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Global COVID-19 total passes 7.5 million as officials warn about impact on women, kids

… Global COVID-19 total passes 7.5 million as officials warn about impact on women, kids … Global COVID-19 total passes 7.5 million as officials warn about … nutrition for young people. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The pandemic total topped 7.5 million cases …
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Debate flares over COVID-19 as funds pledged for response

… Debate flares over COVID-19 as funds pledged for response … Debate flares over COVID-19 as funds pledged for response Other authors Lisa … | News Editor | CIDRAP News Teaser image Teaser text The COVID-19 pandemic cast its shadow over the first US …
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India, Brazil grapple with massive COVID-19 surges

… India, Brazil grapple with massive COVID-19 surges … India, Brazil grapple with massive COVID-19 surges Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | … of Brazil's health system." Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body India's cases topped 200,000 today with some of …
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COVID vaccines may cut hospital Omicron cases in youth

… COVID vaccines may cut hospital Omicron cases in youth … COVID vaccines may cut hospital Omicron cases in youth Other … kids 5 to 17 years old. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Two new observational studies detail …
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Pace of global COVID-19 rise slows, but deaths still climbing

… Pace of global COVID-19 rise slows, but deaths still climbing … Pace of global COVID-19 rise slows, but deaths still climbing Other authors … in each of the past 2 weeks. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The global surge in COVID-19 cases slowed a bit …
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NAS panel says better approach needed for COVID-related supply chain problems

… NAS panel says better approach needed for COVID-related supply chain problems … NAS panel says better approach needed for COVID-related supply chain problems Other authors Lianna Matt … Academies public workshop. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Resilient Drug Supply Body Essential medicines and …
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High false-negative rate limits value of rapid COVID tests for kids

… High false-negative rate limits value of rapid COVID tests for kids … High false-negative rate limits value of rapid COVID tests for kids Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News … be taken with a grain of salt." Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A meta-analysis published this week in BMJ …
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More states note record COVID-19; more restrictions in Europe

… More states note record COVID-19; more restrictions in Europe … More states note record COVID-19; more restrictions in Europe Other authors Lisa … ICUs and seeking more staff. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Six states reported record daily COVID-19 case …
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Global COVID-19 total clears 49 million, experts weigh in on mink variant

… Global COVID-19 total clears 49 million, experts weigh in on mink variant … Global COVID-19 total clears 49 million, experts weigh in on mink … but more research is needed. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body With COVID-19 levels surging in Europe and the …
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Global COVID-19 total races past 1 million mark

… Global COVID-19 total races past 1 million mark … Global COVID-19 total races past 1 million mark Other authors Lisa … the previous week, the WHO says. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body After just 4 months, the global COVID-19 total …
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Global COVID-19 total tops 2 million; WHO responds to US funding freeze

… Global COVID-19 total tops 2 million; WHO responds to US funding freeze … Global COVID-19 total tops 2 million; WHO responds to US funding … brings widespread criticism. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body As the global COVID-19 total topped 2 million …
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