Three More COVID-19 Deaths Reported at Washington State Nursing Home
Frail and elderly nursing home residents may be particularly susceptible to virus
Focus on Vaccinating Elderly May Not Be Enough for Flu Protection
Strategies prioritizing vaccination for elderly persons seem not to reduce hospitalizations, mortality
U.S. Coronavirus Cases Now at 89
Second death reported; new cases also reported in 10 states
USPSTF Recommends Screening All Adults for Hepatitis C Virus
B recommendation applies to all asymptomatic adults ages 18 to 79 years regardless of risk
Chest CT Findings for COVID-19 More Common Later in Infection
CT findings include consolidation, bilateral and peripheral disease, greater total lung involvement
February 2020 Briefing – Infectious Disease
Here are what the editors at HealthDay consider to be the most important developments in Infectious Disease for February 2020. This roundup includes the...
CDC Makes Changes to Coronavirus Testing Efforts
Changes come after whistleblower complaint and community-acquired case in California
HIV-Infected Youth Less Likely to Achieve Viral Suppression
Findings seen in large national sample of youth despite similar rates of linkage to care as adults
First U.S. Case of ‘Unknown Origin’ COVID-19 Identified
President Trump taps Vice President Pence to head coronavirus response
Adults May Not Need Tetanus, Diphtheria Booster Shots
No significant decrease seen in incidence rates of tetanus, diphtheria with routine vaccination of adults
