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Senate hearing spotlights COVID-related drug, PPE supply chain issues

… Senate hearing spotlights COVID-related drug, PPE supply chain issues … Senate hearing spotlights COVID-related drug, PPE supply chain issues Other authors … | CIDRAP News Teaser image Teaser text Experts outline pre-COVID-19 problems and spell out key steps to take. Infectious …
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US COVID-19 total tops 700,000; cases spike in Russia, parts of Asia

… US COVID-19 total tops 700,000; cases spike in Russia, parts of Asia … US COVID-19 total tops 700,000; cases spike in Russia, parts of … especially Russia and Japan. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body As COVID-19 cases in the United States passed …
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COVID vaccine-related myocarditis rare, usually mild, studies say

… COVID vaccine-related myocarditis rare, usually mild, studies say … COVID vaccine-related myocarditis rare, usually mild, studies … men appear to have higher risk. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Two studies in the New England Journal of …
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What can hospitals still do to prep for COVID-19?

… What can hospitals still do to prep for COVID-19? … What can hospitals still do to prep for COVID-19? Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | … creatively and acting urgently to be ready to care for COVID-19 patients, experts say. Infectious disease topics …
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Mental health of teachers, teens takes big COVID-19 hit

… Mental health of teachers, teens takes big COVID-19 hit … Mental health of teachers, teens takes big COVID-19 hit Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | … than were healthcare workers. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The COVID-19 pandemic extracted mental health …
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ECDC warns of overwhelmed hospitals, Italy-type COVID-19 pattern

… ECDC warns of overwhelmed hospitals, Italy-type COVID-19 pattern … ECDC warns of overwhelmed hospitals, Italy-type COVID-19 pattern Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News Editor … measures are inadequate. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The European Centre for Disease Prevention and …
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Global COVID-19 deaths pass 70,000; more nations emerge as hot spots

… Global COVID-19 deaths pass 70,000; more nations emerge as hot spots … Global COVID-19 deaths pass 70,000; more nations emerge as hot spots … the supply for health workers. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body As the pace of new illnesses and deaths showed …
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COVID-19 studies: Obesity boosts risk; diagnosing health workers

… COVID-19 studies: Obesity boosts risk; diagnosing health workers … COVID-19 studies: Obesity boosts risk; diagnosing health … the need for careful screening. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Nearly 36% of the first 393 adults admitted to …
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UK eyes slowly scaling back COVID-19 steps; other nations report containing virus

… UK eyes slowly scaling back COVID-19 steps; other nations report containing virus … UK eyes slowly scaling back COVID-19 steps; other nations report containing virus Other … restrictions next week. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body In his first briefing since he was hospitalized …
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Americans on the move as COVID-19 orders lift

… Americans on the move as COVID-19 orders lift … Americans on the move as COVID-19 orders lift Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | News … of 10 or more until midsummer. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body More Americans have traveled away from their …
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Infant abuse, domestic violence spiked amid COVID

… Infant abuse, domestic violence spiked amid COVID … Infant abuse, domestic violence spiked amid COVID Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP … violence, and lifestyle changes. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body JAMA Network Open published two studies …
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Rheumatoid arthritis drug tied to fewer deaths in COVID patients

… Rheumatoid arthritis drug tied to fewer deaths in COVID patients … Rheumatoid arthritis drug tied to fewer deaths in COVID patients Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer … about half the risk of dying. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Two new studies have revealed that the …
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Complications, death in pregnancy rose during COVID-19

… Complications, death in pregnancy rose during COVID-19 … Complications, death in pregnancy rose during COVID-19 Other authors Jim Wappes | Editorial Director | … and death rose significantly. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Rates of severe pregnancy-related complications …
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Pfizer COVID vaccine 90% effective vs hospitalization, study finds

… Pfizer COVID vaccine 90% effective vs hospitalization, study finds … Pfizer COVID vaccine 90% effective vs hospitalization, study finds … Delta, for at least 6 months. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The two-dose Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine …
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Global COVID-19 cases spike — now more than a half million

… Global COVID-19 cases spike — now more than a half million … Global COVID-19 cases spike — now more than a half million Other … to 500,000 cases in only 2 days. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The world's number of COVID-19 cases surged …
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Data do not back cloth masks to limit COVID-19, experts say

… Data do not back cloth masks to limit COVID-19, experts say … Data do not back cloth masks to limit COVID-19, experts say Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News … out aerosols, a new report says. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Limited, indirect evidence from lab studies …
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Study: Contact tracing slowed COVID-19 spread in China

… Study: Contact tracing slowed COVID-19 spread in China … Study: Contact tracing slowed COVID-19 spread in China Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | … the impact of control efforts. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Isolation and contact tracing—which are now key …
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No benefit of convalescent plasma in COVID-19 patients, study finds

… No benefit of convalescent plasma in COVID-19 patients, study finds … No benefit of convalescent plasma in COVID-19 patients, study finds Other authors Mary Van … early because of low enrollment. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Convalescent plasma therapy didn't help 52 …
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Death rate 64% higher with B117 COVID variant, study finds

… Death rate 64% higher with B117 COVID variant, study finds … Death rate 64% higher with B117 COVID variant, study finds Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | … just 4.1 deaths per 1,000 cases. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The 28-day risk of death for the B117 COVID-19 …
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African health officials welcome COVID vaccine, other support

… African health officials welcome COVID vaccine, other support … African health officials welcome COVID vaccine, other support Other authors Lisa Schnirring | … has received 1 vaccine dose. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body As Africa's cases continue to climb amid …
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European nations mull tougher COVID steps as Netherlands locks down

… European nations mull tougher COVID steps as Netherlands locks down … European nations mull tougher COVID steps as Netherlands locks down Other authors Lisa … physical distancing measures. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The Netherlands yesterday entered a lockdown …
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Experts, COVID vaccine firms detail ways to scale up fair distribution

… Experts, COVID vaccine firms detail ways to scale up fair distribution … Experts, COVID vaccine firms detail ways to scale up fair distribution … and middle-income countries. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body After a meeting with vaccine company …
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Key nursing home staff lag in COVID-19 vaccination, study shows

… Key nursing home staff lag in COVID-19 vaccination, study shows … Key nursing home staff lag in COVID-19 vaccination, study shows Other authors Mary Van … most direct care, is only 49%. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A study yesterday in JAMA Internal Medicine …
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Study: Allergic reactions to mRNA COVID vaccines rare, manageable

… Study: Allergic reactions to mRNA COVID vaccines rare, manageable … Study: Allergic reactions to mRNA COVID vaccines rare, manageable Other authors Mary Van … the authors said.  Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Allergic reactions to COVID-19 mRNA vaccines …
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J&J booster 94% effective against severe COVID, company says

… J&J booster 94% effective against severe COVID, company says … J&J booster 94% effective against severe COVID, company says Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News … after 2 months, 6 months. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Today, Johnson & Johnson (J&J) announced that a …
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