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SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19
The U.K. is one of the first governments to set out provisional plans for booster shots. It isconcerned that possible further Covid-19 outbreaks over the winter could coincide with awave of influenza and put pressure on the country’s health system
Walach H, Weikl R, Prentice J, et al.
A large-scale survey3 in Germany of adverse effects in parents and children using data of 25 930 children has shown that 68% of the participating children had problems when wearing nose and mouth coverings.
The developments underscore how the morphing pathogen continues to challenge a return to pre-pandemic life world-wide.
Trial results for a new Regeneron treatment have buoyed hopes that doctors could soon have a new way to tackle severe hospital cases.
The Delta strain is now a variant of concern, with indications it is more infectious than other strains.
The greater decline in COVID-19 morbidity and mortality in older adults, the age group with the highest vaccination rates, demonstrates the potential impact of increasing population-level vaccination coverage.
During April 11–24, 2021, the B.1.1.7 and P.1 variants represented an estimated 66% and 5% of U.S. infections, respectively, demonstrating the potential for new variants to emerge and become predominant.
Pishko A, Bussel JB, Cines DB.
A prospective cohort analysis finds a link between the ChAdOx1 vaccine and an autoimmune disorder known as immune thrombocytopenia—but questions remain and causality is yet to be established.
Havers FP, Whitaker M, Self JL, et al.
The CDC is investigating a few dozen cases of myocarditis, an inflammation of the heart muscle, found in young adults and adolescent vaccine recipients.
Jabs could be tweaked to stop reaction happening, new research suggests
Older people who waited 11–12 weeks for their second jab had higher peak antibody levels than did those who waited only 3 weeks.
The spate of cases is a bad bounce—and it might show that lifting mask mandates for the vaxxed won’t be a grand slam.
Kowarz E, Krutzke L, Reis J, et al.
In Mexico, about 80 people received fraudulent doses, and in Poland authorities recovered vials containing antiwrinkle drugs.
Breakthrough cases represent 0.008% of the fully vaccinated population and are in line with expectations because the approved vaccines in the U.S. are not 100% effective.
COVID-19 infection leads to a several-times higher risk of cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) blood clots than current COVID-19 vaccines.
Due to variants of the coronavirus, people likely will need a booster shot within a year to suppress the pool of those individuals susceptible to Covid-19 per Pfizer Chief Executive Albert Bourla.
n participants aged 12-15 years old, BNT162b2 demonstrated 100% efficacy and robust antibody responses, exceeding those reported in trial of vaccinated 16-25 year old participants in an earlier analysis, and was well tolerated
Sadoff J, et al.
Polack F, et al.
Baden L.R.et al.
Hatfield KM, Reddy SC, Forsberg K, et al.
Self WH, Tenforde MW, Stubblefield WB, et al.
Reports on the infection rate of healthcare personnel.
Includes information on building ventilation, slowing the spread at work, employee awareness and training.
A single shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is 85% effective in preventing symptomatic disease 15 to 28 days after being administered, an Israeli study found.
A single shot of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is 85% effective in preventing symptomatic disease 15 to 28 days after being administered, an Israeli study found.
“In the near future, travel may require digital documentation showing that passengers have been vaccinated
or tested for the coronavirus.”
Johns Hopkins Medicine experts say cases of the flu are extremely low nationwide this year, because more people received the flu vaccine, schools and businesses are holding virtual classes or meetings and fewer people have been traveling.
Comparing the dangerous effects of three diseases with the minimal side effects of their corresponding vaccines.
“Times are tough now, but the end is in sight. If we hunker down, keep our families safe during the holidays and monitor our health at home, life will get better in the spring. Here’s how to get through it.”
Laboratory technologists have been working nonstop to help the nation diagnose an ever-growing number of coronavirus cases.
Wastewater testing is demonstrating the ability to predict an increase in COVID cases several days in advance.
A review of certain airline testing procedures and requirements.
A visual explanation of the immune response for a Covid-19 infection.
With fears of a “twindemic” in the United States this fall, here’s a guide to understanding what’s making you feel terrible.
A review of the WHO response/limitations to the newly emerging SARS-CoV-2.