Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Teens, young men have higher SARS-CoV-2 infection rates

(HealthDay)—Young persons, especially young men, have higher severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection rates compared with the general population, according to a study published online Aug. ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Australia's worst day of pandemic sees restrictions tighten

Australia's most populous state on Monday reported its worst day of the pandemic with 478 new infections and seven COVID-19 deaths as pandemic restrictions tightened in other parts of the country.

Vaccination

U.S. sees big spike in COVID vaccinations

(HealthDay)—The average number of first COVID-19 vaccine doses a day in the United States jumped 95% in the past month, new federal government data shows.

Vaccination

Swiss approve second COVID jab for young people

Switzerland on Monday approved Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for youngsters aged between 12 and 17 years old, weeks after EU regulators authorised the drug for the same age group.

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Canada official: 4th virus wave possible if steps not taken

Canada's chief public health officer said Friday that the country could face a fourth wave of COVID-19, driven by the delta variant, by the end of summer if restrictions are eased too quickly and before enough people have ...

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