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Crowded nursing homes may fuel larger, deadlier COVID outbreaks

… Crowded nursing homes may fuel larger, deadlier COVID outbreaks … Crowded nursing homes may fuel larger, deadlier COVID outbreaks Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer … shared bedrooms and bathrooms. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The COVID-19 death rate in less-crowded nursing …
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Interferon beta-1a may help COVID-19 patients recover faster

… Interferon beta-1a may help COVID-19 patients recover faster … Interferon beta-1a may help COVID-19 patients recover faster Other authors Mary Van … randomized controlled trial. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The Lancet Respiratory Medicine  yesterday …
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California mandates masks as US COVID-19 cases climb

… California mandates masks as US COVID-19 cases climb … California mandates masks as US COVID-19 cases climb Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | News … at a Trump rally in Tulsa. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body California has now mandated the use of cloth …
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COVID-19 may spread from moms to infants and by seemingly healthy kids

… COVID-19 may spread from moms to infants and by seemingly healthy kids … COVID-19 may spread from moms to infants and by seemingly … in 3 infected newborns. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body In a research letter today in JAMA Pediatrics, …
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COVID-19 symptoms often linger 6 months or more, study finds

… COVID-19 symptoms often linger 6 months or more, study finds … COVID-19 symptoms often linger 6 months or more, study finds … persisted in 76% of patients. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body More than three quarters (76.5%) of 1,655 …
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VA must modernize supply chain amid COVID-19, GAO says

… VA must modernize supply chain amid COVID-19, GAO says … VA must modernize supply chain amid COVID-19, GAO says Other authors Lianna Matt McLernon | News … latest report looks at the VA's three main supply chain, COVID-related adaptations. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 …
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Omicron widens global footprint as COVID spikes in South Africa

… Omicron widens global footprint as COVID spikes in South Africa … Omicron widens global footprint as COVID spikes in South Africa Other authors Lisa Schnirring | … with worrisome signs in the UK. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body At least 35 countries have now reported Omicron …
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Uncertainty swirls around Omicron COVID-19 severity

… Uncertainty swirls around Omicron COVID-19 severity … Uncertainty swirls around Omicron COVID-19 severity Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News Editor … than Delta variant infections. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The latest data and projections from the United …
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Shanghai tweaks lockdown as COVID-19 surge presses on

… Shanghai tweaks lockdown as COVID-19 surge presses on … Shanghai tweaks lockdown as COVID-19 surge presses on Other authors Lisa Schnirring | … first major US city to do so. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body As Shanghai's lockdown enters its third week …
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Pfizer-BioNTech note 95% COVID vaccine efficacy, will apply for EUA

… Pfizer-BioNTech note 95% COVID vaccine efficacy, will apply for EUA … Pfizer-BioNTech note 95% COVID vaccine efficacy, will apply for EUA Other authors Lisa … found in an initial analysis. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body In final results, Pfizer and Germany's BioNTech …
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FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters from Moderna and Pfizer

… FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters from Moderna and Pfizer … FDA authorizes updated COVID boosters from Moderna and Pfizer Other authors Lisa … cases in the months ahead. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today …
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US COVID-19 case counts rise in 39 states, decline in only 2

… US COVID-19 case counts rise in 39 states, decline in only 2 … US COVID-19 case counts rise in 39 states, decline in only 2 … cases in the past 2 weeks. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Only Delaware and Maine reported declining …
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Twice as many Black COVID patients deemed lowest priority in ICU triage system

… Twice as many Black COVID patients deemed lowest priority in ICU triage system … Twice as many Black COVID patients deemed lowest priority in ICU triage system … more racial disparities. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A crisis-standards-of-care (CSOC) scoring …
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Drug, alcohol abusers more prone to COVID-19 breakthrough infections

… Drug, alcohol abusers more prone to COVID-19 breakthrough infections … Drug, alcohol abusers more prone to COVID-19 breakthrough infections Other authors Mary Van … with cannabis use disorder. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Substance use disorders such as alcohol and …
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COVID may be most infectious 2 or 3 days around symptom onset

… COVID may be most infectious 2 or 3 days around symptom onset … COVID may be most infectious 2 or 3 days around symptom onset … patients appears to be linked. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The risk of SARS-CoV-2 spread among COVID-19 …
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Six different COVID-19 boosters induce variable immune response

… Six different COVID-19 boosters induce variable immune response … Six different COVID-19 boosters induce variable immune response Other … J&J, Moderna, and CureVac. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A UK phase 2 trial shows that different …
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Study: Travel to 3 countries may have seeded COVID-19 pandemic

… Study: Travel to 3 countries may have seeded COVID-19 pandemic … Study: Travel to 3 countries may have seeded COVID-19 pandemic Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News … were Italy, China, and Iran. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
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Globally, 1 in 5 at risk for serious COVID-19, study finds

… Globally, 1 in 5 at risk for serious COVID-19, study finds … Globally, 1 in 5 at risk for serious COVID-19, study finds Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News … place 22% of people at increased risk for severe COVID-19 and 4% at high risk. Infectious disease topics …
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Lung complications noted in half of COVID-19 surgical patients

… Lung complications noted in half of COVID-19 surgical patients … Lung complications noted in half of COVID-19 surgical patients Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | … complications and 38.0% died. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Of 1,128 COVID-19 patients undergoing surgery …
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Operation Warp Speed names 5 COVID-19 vaccine candidates

… Operation Warp Speed names 5 COVID-19 vaccine candidates … Operation Warp Speed names 5 COVID-19 vaccine candidates Other authors Stephanie Soucheray … testing as early as July.  Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body In an effort to bring an effective COVID-19 …
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Study finds 100% death rate in COVID-19 patients after CPR

… Study finds 100% death rate in COVID-19 patients after CPR … Study finds 100% death rate in COVID-19 patients after CPR Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | … arrest had nonshockable rhythms. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body All 54 COVID-19 patients who underwent …
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New tool ranks COVID-19 responses of 19 hard-hit nations

… New tool ranks COVID-19 responses of 19 hard-hit nations … New tool ranks COVID-19 responses of 19 hard-hit nations Other authors Mary … income, food, and shelter aid. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The United States ranks ninth out of 19 based …
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Depression triples in US adults amid COVID-19 stressors

… Depression triples in US adults amid COVID-19 stressors … Depression triples in US adults amid COVID-19 stressors Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News … in those with money stressors. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body COVID-19 has tripled the rate of depression in …
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Two studies find that COVID-19 antibodies last 8 months

… Two studies find that COVID-19 antibodies last 8 months … Two studies find that COVID-19 antibodies last 8 months Other authors Stacy … generate long-term protection. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Two studies published yesterday demonstrate …
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India's COVID-19 surge intensifies

… India's COVID-19 surge intensifies … India's COVID-19 surge intensifies Other authors Lisa Schnirring | … turning into the world's worst. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body India's COVID crisis continues to deepen, with …
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