Tag: CORO
Coronavirus Delta Variant Classified ‘Variant of Concern’ by CDC
The variant, also known as B.1.617.2, was identified in India in December and had been detected in 54 countries by June
Third COVID-19 Vaccine Dose Tried in Organ Transplant Recipients
Six patients with low-positive antibody levels following standard vaccination achieved high-positive levels after dose 3
AMA: 96 Percent of Physicians Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19
No significant differences seen in physician vaccination rates across demographic groups, including region, gender, age
SARS-CoV-2 Infection Cuts Risk for Reinfection for Up to 10 Months
Risk for PCR-positive infection higher for residents, staff of long-term care facilities who were antibody-negative at baseline
SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies Identified Before Cases Recognized in U.S.
Nine seropositive blood specimens ID'd from Jan. 2 to March 19, 2020; seven prior to first confirmed cases in five states
California Lifts Most COVID-19 Restrictions
However, reopening does not mean the pandemic is over, and some public health measures will still be in place for 'mega events'
Convalescent Plasma Use Inversely Linked to COVID-19 Mortality
Reduction in CCP use may have resulted in 29,000 excess deaths in the U.S. from mid-November 2020 to February 2021
Risk for Adverse Events Not Increased After COVID-19 Vaccine in IBD
Frequency of adverse events was higher for those younger than 50 years, individuals with prior COVID-19 history
Stroke Features Characterized for SARS-CoV-2-Infected Patients
Large vessel occlusion seen in 44.5 percent of those with acute ischemic stroke and SARS-CoV-2 infection
Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine Shines in Latest Trial
Company says there were no cases of hospitalization or death among people who received the vaccine