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Fund to aid families of health workers who were killed by COVID-19

… Fund to aid families of health workers who were killed by COVID-19 … Fund to aid families of health workers who were killed by COVID-19 Other authors Stacy Kuebelbeck Paulsen | News Writer … phase 2 funds for other needs. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation (SPMF) …
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Controversy on COVID-19 mask study spotlights messiness of science during a pandemic

… Controversy on COVID-19 mask study spotlights messiness of science during a pandemic … Controversy on COVID-19 mask study spotlights messiness of science during a … amid a full-blown pandemic. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Late last week, a group of researchers posted a …
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Modeling study suggests 18 months of COVID-19 social distancing, much disruption

… Modeling study suggests 18 months of COVID-19 social distancing, much disruption … Modeling study suggests 18 months of COVID-19 social distancing, much disruption Other authors … healthcare systems, or both." Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body On Mar 16, when White House coronavirus …
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With rapid tests headed for lower-income countries, COVID deaths near 1 million

… With rapid tests headed for lower-income countries, COVID deaths near 1 million … With rapid tests headed for lower-income countries, COVID deaths near 1 million Other authors Lisa Schnirring | … specialized labs or staff. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The World Health Organization (WHO) and its …
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COVID-19 derails Big Ten football, school decisions

… COVID-19 derails Big Ten football, school decisions … COVID-19 derails Big Ten football, school decisions Other … steps to tighten restrictions. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The Big Ten conference will not play sports …
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Zinc, vitamin C show no effect for COVID-19 in small study

… Zinc, vitamin C show no effect for COVID-19 in small study … Zinc, vitamin C show no effect for COVID-19 in small study Other authors Lianna Matt McLernon | … symptom duration in outpatients. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Consuming high doses of zinc and ascorbic acid …
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Big spikes in overdose cardiac arrests, opioid deaths amid COVID-19

… Big spikes in overdose cardiac arrests, opioid deaths amid COVID-19 … Big spikes in overdose cardiac arrests, opioid deaths amid COVID-19 Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | … opioid deaths climbed 135%. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Two new JAMA studies reveal startling jumps in …
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In-utero COVID exposure tied to language, motor delays by 1 year

… In-utero COVID exposure tied to language, motor delays by 1 year … In-utero COVID exposure tied to language, motor delays by 1 year Other … of neurodevelopmental issues. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Infants born to mothers infected with …
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Global COVID-19 plateau continues as WHO notes another variant

… Global COVID-19 plateau continues as WHO notes another variant … Global COVID-19 plateau continues as WHO notes another variant Other … the pandemic. Body The world reported 4.4 million new COVID-19 cases last week, similar to the previous week, as …
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Delayed cancer care amid COVID-19 may raise death rates

… Delayed cancer care amid COVID-19 may raise death rates … Delayed cancer care amid COVID-19 may raise death rates Other authors Mary Van … impact of cancer surgery delays. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A pair of studies today estimated the COVID-19 …
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Study: Milder COVID cases, lower viral loads in vaccinated frontline workers

… Study: Milder COVID cases, lower viral loads in vaccinated frontline workers … Study: Milder COVID cases, lower viral loads in vaccinated frontline … visits, and smaller viral load. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A study of essential and frontline workers in …
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Studies show long-term COVID-19 immune response

… Studies show long-term COVID-19 immune response … Studies show long-term COVID-19 immune response Other authors Stacy Kuebelbeck … antibody protection. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The durability of the immune response to …
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COVID-19 Scan for Feb 24, 2021

… COVID-19 Scan for Feb 24, 2021 … COVID-19 Scan for Feb 24, 2021 Bullet points COVID-19 antibodies and reinfection Reaching out during pandemic Body COVID-19 antibodies may offer at least partial protection …

Study: Kids spent 20% less time in physical activity amid COVID-19

… Study: Kids spent 20% less time in physical activity amid COVID-19 … Study: Kids spent 20% less time in physical activity amid COVID-19 Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | … the study period was longer. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Children worldwide engaged in …
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Prone position might not work for awake COVID-19 patients

… Prone position might not work for awake COVID-19 patients … Prone position might not work for awake COVID-19 patients Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News Editor … hours per day in the position. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Proning—lying on the stomach—has been useful …
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As CDC warns of US COVID-19 spread, labs frustrated over lack of tests

… As CDC warns of US COVID-19 spread, labs frustrated over lack of tests … As CDC warns of US COVID-19 spread, labs frustrated over lack of tests Other … ... will have severe illnesses." Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention …
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WHO urges whole-government COVID-19 tack as cases climb globally

… WHO urges whole-government COVID-19 tack as cases climb globally … WHO urges whole-government COVID-19 tack as cases climb globally Other authors Lisa … cases and urge them to prepare. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) …
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Global COVID-19 total quickly tops 9 million

… Global COVID-19 total quickly tops 9 million … Global COVID-19 total quickly tops 9 million Other authors Lisa … that have large populations. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Fueled by surges in countries with large …
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Brazil testing

Nations grapple with COVID-19 economic toll amid case escalations

… Nations grapple with COVID-19 economic toll amid case escalations … Nations grapple with COVID-19 economic toll amid case escalations Other authors … new areas are being hit hard. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body With global COVID-19 cases climbing further …
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Studies: Hand sanitizers kill COVID-19 virus, e-consults appropriate

… Studies: Hand sanitizers kill COVID-19 virus, e-consults appropriate … Studies: Hand sanitizers kill COVID-19 virus, e-consults appropriate Other authors Mary Van … hand sanitizers kill the virus. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body In a study today in Emerging Infectious …
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Experts question Olympic COVID readiness, ask WHO to weigh in

… Experts question Olympic COVID readiness, ask WHO to weigh in … Experts question Olympic COVID readiness, ask WHO to weigh in Other authors Lisa … before the 2016 Games. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body A group of infectious disease experts yesterday …
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Delta COVID-19 surges worsen; WHO challenges push for vaccine booster doses

… Delta COVID-19 surges worsen; WHO challenges push for vaccine booster doses … Delta COVID-19 surges worsen; WHO challenges push for vaccine … vaccine supply to COVAX. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) …
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Benin COVAX

Four global regions report rising COVID-19 cases

… Four global regions report rising COVID-19 cases … Four global regions report rising COVID-19 cases Other authors Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | … better prepared to face a new health threat than when COVID first arrived. Body In its weekly update on the …
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Health workers putting on their PPE

Iran notes more COVID-19 cases as 2 from Diamond Princess die

… Iran notes more COVID-19 cases as 2 from Diamond Princess die … Iran notes more COVID-19 cases as 2 from Diamond Princess die Other authors … many part of a church cluster. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Iran today reported three more COVID-19 cases …
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Because of age, third of US doctors prone to worse COVID-19

… Because of age, third of US doctors prone to worse COVID-19 … Because of age, third of US doctors prone to worse COVID-19 Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | … expanding their telehealth role. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Nearly one in three licensed doctors in the …
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