Tag: CORO
Merck’s COVID-19 Pill Appears Effective, but May Pose Pregnancy Risks: FDA
Given safety concerns, FDA scientists said Merck has agreed the drug will not be used in children.
Biden Pushes Vaccines, Masks as Best Defense Against Omicron Variant
News reports out of South Africa noted that COVID-19 cases from omicron have resulted in mostly mild symptoms
Vaccine Makers Already Testing Their Shots Against Omicron Variant
So far, existing vaccines have proven effective against prior coronavirus variants, including the delta variant
Caregivers of Childhood Cancer Survivors Concerned About COVID-19 Vaccines
Concerns, expressed early in the rollout, included lack of safety and efficacy data, particularly in children with cancer
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
U.S. COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations on the Rise Just Before Thanksgiving
There has been an 18 percent increase in the seven-day average of reported COVID-19 infections in the United States
As Vaccine Deadline Passes, 95 Percent of Federal Workers Have Gotten Shots
Only about 59 percent of the general population are fully vaccinated, according to CDC data
COVID-19 Positivity Lower for Some With Psychiatric Disorders
Patients with schizophrenia, mood disorders, anxiety disorders have increased odds of COVID-19 mortality
Risk for Stillbirth Elevated for Deliveries With COVID-19
Adjusted relative risk for stillbirth higher in deliveries with COVID-19 in pre-delta and delta periods, with stronger link during delta period
30 Percent of Hospital-Based Health Care Personnel Unvaccinated
COVID-19 vaccination coverage increased from 36.1 to 60.2 percent from January to April 2021, then slowed, reaching 70.0 percent as of Sept. 15
