Resources with keywords: covid-19
Includes information on various tests, who can use, and extended expiration dating for some tests.
Keck JW, Adatorwovor R, Liversedge M, et al.
Persons living in long-term care facilities (LTCFs) were disproportionately affected by COVID-19. We used wastewater surveillance to detect SARS-CoV-2 infection in this setting by collecting and testing 24-hour composite wastewater samples 2–4 times weekly at 6 LTCFs in Kentucky, USA, during March 2021–February 2022.
CDC released updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19. The new guidance brings a unified approach to addressing risks from a range of common respiratory viral illnesses, such as COVID-19, flu, and RSV.
CDC says that updated (2023-2024) COVID-19 vaccines were effective against COVID-19 during September 2023 – January 2024, including against variants from the XBB lineage, which is included in the updated vaccine, and JN.1, a new variant that has become dominant in recent weeks.
CDC’s new page has county-level information on how Flu, COVID-19 and RSV viruses are trending in your area, and other useful info.
CDC’s National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS) program collects and displays wastewater data from communities across the United States.
People with a history of allergies, anxiety or depression, arthritis, and autoimmune diseases and women are among those who appear more vulnerable to developing long COVID, said doctors who specialize in treating the condition.
From CDC: A tool to help you determine if you need to isolate or take other steps to prevent spreading COVID-19.
