Tag: CORO
Most Immunosuppressive Meds Not Tied to Worse COVID-19 Outcomes
Except for rituximab, no increased risk seen for in-hospital death or mechanical ventilation for those on long-term immunosuppressive therapy
First U.S. Omicron Case Reported in California
Patient was a traveler, apparently from the San Francisco area, who returned from South Africa on Nov. 22
CDC to Toughen COVID-19 Testing for International Travelers
Not clear whether the new, tougher rule will require an antigen or rapid PCR test
Colchicine No Benefit Over Supportive Care for COVID-19
No significant reduction reported in mortality, ventilatory support, ICU admission, length of stay, serious adverse events; increase seen in adverse events, diarrhea
FDA Panel Mulls Merck COVID-19 Antiviral Pill
Expert panel will vote later Tuesday on whether to recommend authorizing the drug for high-risk patients
Omicron Variant Spurs New York Officials to Recommend Masking Indoors
So far, there are no confirmed cases of the omicron variant in New York City, according to the health commissioner
Pfizer to Seek FDA Approval of Boosters for Teens Ages 16 to 17
Move to expand booster availability comes as President Joe Biden tries to keep Americans calm about omicron
Regeneron Says Its Antibody Cocktail Likely Weakened by Omicron Variant
No direct data yet available testing the new variant's resistance to immunity from monoclonal antibodies and vaccines
Thanksgiving Weekend Brought New COVID-19 Concerns: the Omicron Variant
On Saturday, the CDC issued a statement stressing that 'no cases of this variant have been identified in the U.S. to date'
SARS-CoV-2 Infection Up >90 Days Since Second BNT162b2 Dose
Individuals who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 had significantly longer time elapsed since vaccine injection
