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PPE still lacking in nursing homes as COVID doubles down

… PPE still lacking in nursing homes as COVID doubles down … PPE still lacking in nursing homes as COVID doubles down Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News … type of protective equipment. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Two new studies detail US nursing home …
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Healthcare worker wearing PPE in nursing home

WHO experts weigh in on COVID-19 vaccine dose interval

… WHO experts weigh in on COVID-19 vaccine dose interval … WHO experts weigh in on COVID-19 vaccine dose interval Other authors Lisa Schnirring … has been found in 40 nations. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The World Health Organization (WHO) vaccine …
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Mixed results for nasal theophylline to treat COVID-related loss of smell

… Mixed results for nasal theophylline to treat COVID-related loss of smell … Mixed results for nasal theophylline to treat COVID-related loss of smell Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | … opens respiratory passages. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Two new linked studies on the effectiveness and …
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COMMENTARY: What can masks do? Part 1: The science behind COVID-19 protection

… COMMENTARY: What can masks do? Part 1: The science behind COVID-19 protection … COMMENTARY: What can masks do? Part 1: The science behind COVID-19 protection Other authors Lisa M Brosseau, ScD; … hierarchy of disease controls. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Editor's Note: Part 1 of a two-part commentary …
Lisa M Brosseau, ScD; Angela Ulrich, PhD, MPH; Kevin Escandón, MD; Cory Anderson, MPH; and Michael T. Osterholm, PhD, MPH
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Falling COVID-19 viral loads may explain lower rates of ICU use, deaths

… Falling COVID-19 viral loads may explain lower rates of ICU use, deaths … Falling COVID-19 viral loads may explain lower rates of ICU use, … the rate climbed to 70% in June. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The findings of two studies presented at this …
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Global COVID-19 cases start to drop again

… Global COVID-19 cases start to drop again … Global COVID-19 cases start to drop again Other authors Lisa … the most new cases and deaths. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body After a week of stabilization, global COVID-19 …
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A third of Ohio deer test positive for COVID-19 virus

… A third of Ohio deer test positive for COVID-19 virus … A third of Ohio deer test positive for COVID-19 virus Other authors Jim Wappes | Editorial Director … text Researchers warn the findings could complicate future COVID-19 mitigation and control plans. Infectious disease …
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REGEN-COV lowers risk of COVID-19 hospital stay, death by 71%

… REGEN-COV lowers risk of COVID-19 hospital stay, death by 71% … REGEN-COV lowers risk of COVID-19 hospital stay, death by 71% Other authors Mary Van … load faster than a placebo. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Regeneron's combination of two monoclonal …
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COVID-19 cases climb higher in parts of Asia

… COVID-19 cases climb higher in parts of Asia … COVID-19 cases climb higher in parts of Asia Other authors … text Hong Kong, which has taken a more aggressive "zero COVID" approach, reports a record 614 daily cases. Infectious …
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Risk of myocarditis after COVID vaccine low but highest in young men

… Risk of myocarditis after COVID vaccine low but highest in young men … Risk of myocarditis after COVID vaccine low but highest in young men Other authors Mary … compared with 18 for Moderna. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A new study of 23.1 million Scandinavians …
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COVID-19 remdesivir study finds long hospital stay, but context matters

… COVID-19 remdesivir study finds long hospital stay, but context matters … COVID-19 remdesivir study finds long hospital stay, but … but the regimen might be why. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Remdesivir, the only antiviral fully approved …
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SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in kids after COVID may peak at 1 to 3 months

… SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in kids after COVID may peak at 1 to 3 months … SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in kids after COVID may peak at 1 to 3 months Other authors Mary Van … around 70% for up to 13 months. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body In a group of nonhospitalized children 0 to 16 …
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WHO raises global COVID-19 risk to highest level

… WHO raises global COVID-19 risk to highest level … WHO raises global COVID-19 risk to highest level Other authors Lisa Schnirring … to the country, with UAE help. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The World Health Organization (WHO) raised the …
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Italy expands COVID-19 lockdown to whole country

… Italy expands COVID-19 lockdown to whole country … Italy expands COVID-19 lockdown to whole country Other authors Lisa … calling the epidemic a pandemic. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Italy today expanded its COVID-19 lockdown to …
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COVID-19 surges in Russia, Brazil; WHO warns of huge death toll in Africa

… COVID-19 surges in Russia, Brazil; WHO warns of huge death toll in Africa … COVID-19 surges in Russia, Brazil; WHO warns of huge death … and overwhelm hospitals. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body With an ongoing surge of COVID-19 activity, …
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Little certain about UK COVID variant except continued spread

… Little certain about UK COVID variant except continued spread … Little certain about UK COVID variant except continued spread Other authors Mary Van … 23 mutations in just months. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The new, highly mutated SARS-CoV-2 strain …
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SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19

Protection, immune response fall after Pfizer COVID vaccine, data show

… Protection, immune response fall after Pfizer COVID vaccine, data show … Protection, immune response fall after Pfizer COVID vaccine, data show Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | … to 7 months after vaccination. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Two new large, real-world studies yesterday in …
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Antibodies attacking viruses

Glitch delays COVID-19 tests for states as first evacuees cleared

… Glitch delays COVID-19 tests for states as first evacuees cleared … Glitch delays COVID-19 tests for states as first evacuees cleared Other … wasn't performing consistently. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The US Centers for Disease Control and …
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Loading DNA samples for PCR testing

Officials watch for COVID-19 to stabilize in Europe; rapid growth shifts to other areas

… Officials watch for COVID-19 to stabilize in Europe; rapid growth shifts to other areas … Officials watch for COVID-19 to stabilize in Europe; rapid growth shifts to other … without food and shelter. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Global COVID-19 cases continued their steady …
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COVID-19 response gets more political as US deaths top 85,000

… COVID-19 response gets more political as US deaths top 85,000 … COVID-19 response gets more political as US deaths top 85,000 … divided and political. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body With whistleblowers testifying to members of …
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COVID-19 protest in Ohio

FDA head: Outside pressures won't rush COVID vaccine

… FDA head: Outside pressures won't rush COVID vaccine … FDA head: Outside pressures won't rush COVID vaccine Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | … from anybody to change that." Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The decision to authorize and approve a …
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Vaccine syringe in arm

COVID-19 tied to poorer parent and child mental health

… COVID-19 tied to poorer parent and child mental health … COVID-19 tied to poorer parent and child mental health Other … serious hit during the pandemic. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Parent and child well-being has taken a serious …
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Bullying via text messaging

India, other COVID hot spots set more daily case records

… India, other COVID hot spots set more daily case records … India, other COVID hot spots set more daily case records Other authors … fear are fourth spikes in cases. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Over the weekend, new daily infections in India …
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Cancer patients show good COVID immune response to vaccine, infection

… Cancer patients show good COVID immune response to vaccine, infection … Cancer patients show good COVID immune response to vaccine, infection Other authors … antibodies after vaccination. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Two new studies were published late last week …
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Cancer patient and visitor wearing masks

UK, Germany opt not to add strict COVID measures ahead of Christmas

… UK, Germany opt not to add strict COVID measures ahead of Christmas … UK, Germany opt not to add strict COVID measures ahead of Christmas Other authors Lisa … healthcare systems, and deaths. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Amid rapid Omicron variant spread and …
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"Get boosted now" sign in England

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