However, scientists have warned against any such approval without reliable safety and efficacy data
Aug 30
The researchers conclude that it is possible for people to become infected multiple times by Covid-19, but the generalizability of this finding is not known
Aug 29
The critical issue is that Covid-19 highlights how important it is to have a population at a healthy weight level
A multi-layered strategy was successful in identifying and isolating 3 asymptomatic Covid-19 cases and preventing secondary transmission, which may be considered in settings such as schools and colleges, say experts
Aug 27
The CDC faced backlash for changing its guidance earlier this week, saying that tests were not necessary for people who do not develop symptoms after exposure to the virus
Stringent global regulations are necessary to prevent the spread of the virus on aircrafts, says the report
Aug 26
Experts have expressed concern over the revised guidance, saying it is a huge problem if people are getting exposed and are not getting themselves tested or isolated
Aug 25
The findings underscore the need for careful consideration of and preparation for school reopenings this fall, say experts
However, the World Health Organization said it was too early to draw conclusions from a single case, calling for more studies
Aug 24
Over the first 58 days of the coronavirus pandemic, there were an estimated 3.4 million searches related to severe acute anxiety in the US
These findings could help in developing smell and taste tests for fast Covid-19 screening in emergency departments or at airports
Aug 22
Knowing which symptoms show first can help doctors identify Covid-19 patients sooner and make better treatment decisions, say researchers
Aug 20
The levels of the new coronavirus found in children overshadowed the levels detected in hospitalized adults. Those with higher viral loads tend to be more infectious, experts suggest
The research team recommends a larger analysis to establish a definitive link between Covid-19 and new-onset type 1 diabetes, and if so whether coronavirus has any impact on the disease's severity
Aug 18
In the nationally funded Adaptive Covid-19 Treatment Trial, which is testing the efficacy of the antiviral remdesivir, Black Americans accounted for 20% of the patient population
Aug 17
The true incidence of Covid-19 infection in children is unclear due to lack of widespread testing and the prioritization of testing for adults and those with severe illness, says the agency
Aug 16
The method does not need any special type of swab or collection device, and a saliva sample can be collected in any sterile container
Aug 15
Those who have been in close contact with someone who has coronavirus should quarantine themselves, excluding people who have had Covid-19 within the past three months, says the recent advisory
According to the researchers, recent polling indicates that a majority of individuals in the US believe that some states lifted Covid-19 restrictions too quickly
Aug 13
The statement comes after China found traces of the virus on imported meat products
The document, which is being referred to as the Penn State Covid-19 compact, clears the university of liability for exposure to the coronavirus on campus
Aug 12
With the current surges of cases, to help stem the Covid-19 pandemic, clear guidance on control measures against SARS-CoV-2 aerosols are needed, says the team
A mask is not always comfortable but for the foreseeable future, the benefits outweigh the discomfort, the Association of American Medical Colleges has said
The final phase of clinical tests, known as Phase 3, tests the vaccine in thousands of people and compares it to a placebo to determine whether it is safe and effective in a general population
Aug 11
If you are a vaper, you are putting yourself at risk for Covid-19 and other lung diseases, caution experts
The rates of hospitalization among Hispanic and Black children is nearly eight times and five times more respectively as compared to the rate among White children
Aug 9
Overall, the average wait was four days, but in some cases it grew to as long as 10 days or more for about 10% of respondents in the survey
Aug 7
The study also supports the theory that patients showing no signs of infection may also transmit the disease but offers no evidence to justify it
Aug 6
One-third of US adults reported stress, anxiety, and great sadness that was difficult to cope with by themselves, compared to about a quarter or less in other high-income countries
The sex hormone estrogen which declines in women post-menopause interacts with immune system in many ways, including influencing how many immune cells are produced and how they respond to infection
Aug 4
Geographically, half of hospital service areas in the Midwest census region and 34% in the West have zero ICU beds per 10,000 residents 50 years or older
Aug 3
CDC’s preliminary plan says 12 million of the most critical health, national security, and other essential workers should be vaccinated first
The CDC's latest national ensemble forecast predicts that 168,000 to 182,000 total Covid-19 deaths will be reported by August 22
Aug 2
Travel from just a few countries with substantial virus transmission may have seeded additional outbreaks around the world before the characterization of Covid-19 as a pandemic
Aug 1
Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic healthcare workers are at five-fold increased risk of getting the disease as compared to the non-Hispanic White general community
Jul 31
Non-White counties in US had higher cumulative incidences and deaths compared to predominantly White counties, and this was true for both low-income and high-income communities, shows an analysis
Jul 30
The incident comes after the virus caused similar breakouts across fraternity groups of other universities, raising questions on whether it is possible to keep campuses open and safe
The effects of pollutants on life expectancy, the researchers said, are much worse than HIV, smoking and even war
The approach, they believe, is safe and simple. But other experts have expressed their reservations
Jul 29
Analysis says school-related spread may be mitigated with infection-control interventions recommended by the CDC such as frequent handwashing, universal masking and increased sanitation measures
Researchers found that the lineage of viruses to which SARS-CoV-2 belongs diverged from other bat viruses about 40-70 years ago
Jul 28
Another study found traces of the new coronavirus in the hearts of patients who died of Covid-19
In the past 6 weeks, the total number of cases globally has roughly doubled, says the WHO
Jul 27
Heart transplants dropped by 26% nationwide, even as 37.9% fewer people were placed on heart transplant waitlists
Jul 26
A new report explains why slaughterhouses have become Covid-19 hotspots and suggests that maintaining a physical distance of 6 feet is unlikely to protect people in these spaces
Jul 25
Researchers reported no cases of viral transmission among babies born to Covid-19 positive mothers after two weeks of breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact
Jul 24
The new guidelines caution that if there is substantial, uncontrolled transmission, schools should work closely with local health officials to make decisions on whether to maintain school operations
However, the vaccine will have to clear phase 3 trials and obtain emergency approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) before it is delivered to the public
Jul 22
Only two states report data on how quickly contact tracers were able to interview people who test positive to identify others who may be infected
Jul 21
The findings may reflect persons who had mild or asymptomatic illness or who did not seek medical care or undergo testing but who still may have contributed to ongoing virus transmission in the population
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