Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 should become seasonal, researcher says
A University of Michigan epidemiologist believes that COVID-19 will become a seasonal disease, likely in the fall and winter seasons.
Sep 23, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Evidence shows that masks prevent COVID-19, and surgical masks are best
Do masks work? And if so, should you reach for an N95, a surgical mask, a cloth mask or a gaiter?
Sep 22, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Immunocompromised more likely to have breakthrough COVID cases, hospitalization
Today, the American College of Chest Physicians (CHEST), American Lung Association and American Thoracic Society released the following statement in response to the increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations:
Sep 21, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers release masks that instantaneously deactivate SARS-CoV-2
The Catholic University of Valencia and Valencian company Visor Medical, manufacturer of preventive health technology for innovation, have released a type IIR surgical mask with an intelligent fabric that can instantaneously ...
Sep 20, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Schools get the brunt of latest COVID wave in South Carolina
In the past few weeks, South Carolina has set records for COVID-19 hospitalizations and new cases have approached peak levels of last winter. Classes, schools and entire districts have gone virtual, leaving parents frustrated ...
Sep 18, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Knot and tuck' masks for better COVID protection
Experts are calling on the Ministry of Health to improve its mask wearing guidelines to ensure New Zealanders are protected in the wake of highly transmissible variants of COVID-19.
Sep 17, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
SARS-CoV-2 is evolving to get better at becoming airborne, new study shows
Results of a new study led by the University of Maryland School of Public Health show that people infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 exhale infectious virus in their breath—and those infected with the Alpha variant ...
Sep 16, 2021
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Vaccination
Brazil turns the tide with Covid-19 vaccines
Despite a slow start plagued by much controversy that still haunts President Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's coronavirus vaccination campaign is now one of the fastest-paced and farthest-reaching in the world.
Sep 16, 2021
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Pediatrics
Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID?
Can kids be harmed wearing masks to protect against COVID?
Sep 16, 2021
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Immunology
Estimated population immunity against SARS-CoV-2 62.0 percent
(HealthDay)—In the United States, population immunity against severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection was estimated at 62.0 percent as of July 15, 2021, according to a study published online ...
Sep 14, 2021
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