Tag: CORO
Prevalence of COVID-19 Variant BA.2.86 Rising in the United States
Preliminary data on the variant suggest it does not trigger more severe illness than previous variants
COVID-19 Vaccination Before Infection Cuts Risk for Long COVID
COVID-19 vaccination with any number of doses before infection linked to reduced risk for post-COVID-19 condition
People With Severe Mental Illness Experienced Increased COVID-19 Mortality
Risk for death was found to be exacerbated by comorbidities
More Free COVID-19 Tests Made Available by U.S. Government
Four tests allowed per household; people who did not order more in September can order up to eight free tests
Olfactory, Gustatory Dysfunction Decline in Years Following COVID-19
Three years after COVID-19, no significant excess of olfactory or gustatory dysfunction seen in cases versus controls
Preexisting Allergic Disease May Increase Risk for Long COVID
Systematic literature review identifies increased risk but with very low certainty
For Teens, Protection Against SARS-CoV-2 Highest for Hybrid Immunity
Protection highest for students with immunity from previous infection and three doses of vaccination
Virologic Rebound Occurs in ~20 Percent Receiving Nirmatrelvir-Ritonavir
Virologic rebound more common among those who started therapy within two days of symptom onset
Coadministration of COVID-19, Influenza Vaccines Seems Effective
Generally similar effectiveness against COVID-19 and seasonal influenza-related outcomes seen with coadministration
Maintenance Immunosuppressive Drugs Tied to Severe COVID-19
Findings seen for recipients across solid organ transplant types
