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Global Variants Report (Covid Data Tracker) (Updated weekly) (NEW 5/4, Website, Regulatory)

CDC

Maps and a list of countries that have reported variants of SARS-CoV-2.

Interim Infection Prevention and Control Recommendations to Prevent SARS-CoV-2 Spread in Nursing Homes (Website, Regulatory)

CDC

This guidance has been updated and organized according to IPC practices that should remain in place whether or not nursing homes are experiencing outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2.

keywords: covid-19, nursing home, retirement, senior living

Updated Recommendations from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices for Use of the Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) COVID-19 Vaccine After Reports of Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome Among Vaccine Recipients — United States, April 2021 (Website, Publication)

CDC/MMWR

30 April 2021

MacNeil JR, Su JR, Broder KR, et al.

keywords: covid-19, vaccines

Linked Clusters of SARS-CoV-2 Variant B.1.351 — Maryland, January–February 2021 (Website, Publication)

CDC/MMWR

30 April 2021

Feder KA, Pearlowitz M, Goode A, et al.

keywords: covid-19, transmission, variants

ARCHIVED: Pfizer Uncovers Fake Vaccines Overseas (Website, News)

Wall Street Journal (WSJ)

21 April 2021

In Mexico, about 80 people received fraudulent doses, and in Poland authorities recovered vials containing antiwrinkle drugs.

keywords: covid-19, vaccines

FDA Continues Important Steps to Ensure Quality, Safety and Effectiveness of Authorized COVID-19 Vaccines (NEW 4/28, Website, Regulatory)

FDA

21 April 2021

During an inspection of Emergent BioSolutions that ended Tuesday, the FDA cited a number of observations concerning whether the facility’s processes met FDA requirements and standards.

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FDA and CDC Lift Recommended Pause on Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) COVID-19 Vaccine Use Following Thorough Safety Review (NEW 4/28, Website, Regulatory)

CDC/FDA

23 April 2021

CDC Press Release

FDA News Release

Following a thorough safety review, the FDA and CDC have determined that the recommended pause regarding the use of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine in the U.S. should be lifted and use of the vaccine should resume.

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SARS-CoV-2 Variant Classifications and Definitions (NEW 4/28, Website, Regulatory)

CDC

More in depth information for laboratories testing for Covid-19 variants.

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Guidance for Operating Youth and Summer Camps During COVID-19 (NEW 4/28, Website, Regulatory)

CDC

keywords: covid-19, event planning, summer camps, young adults

Hand Hygiene Compliance Rate During the COVID-19 Pandemic (Document, Publication)

JAMA Internal Medicine

26 April 2021

keywords: best practices, compliance, covid-19