Results of the household survey by the US Census Bureau shows that 28.2% had symptoms of anxiety disorder, 24.4 had symptoms of depressive disorder and 33.9% had symptoms of one of the two
May 28
The concern is that a negative result may initially give people a false sense of security in the days leading up to symptom onset, say experts.
According to the 81-page report, the overall target for the nation for May and June is 12.9 million tests
May 27
This comes after a poll found that about 60% of Americans are willing to get flu shots in fall
Among the super-spreader businesses, 116,605 are dine-in restaurants, 26,196 are limited-service restaurants and 13,432 are hotels and motels
Dr Ashish Jha said that the projections show that the US might witness 70,000 to 100,000 fatalities between now and the end of the summer
May 26
The analysis is based on only 21.3% who said they have treated patients on the frontlines. Fatalities could be higher because CDC had access to the death status of only 56.9 % of the 62,000 infections
CDC says that health officials or health care providers who are using antibody tests need to use the most accurate test they can find and they might need to test people twice
To prevent future outbreaks, the researchers call for measures such as sanitizing objects like medical instruments after every use and minimizing the non-essential movement of people
The WHO said that the world is in the middle of the first wave and that countries could see a second peak of Covid-19 cases in this wave itself if they let up too soon on measures to stop the pandemic
Previous research suggests that face shields effectively stopped the flu virus from entering the body.
May 25
The study shows that an infected person becomes contagious around two days before symptoms show, and they remain contagious between seven and 10 days after they start showing signs of the disease
The move comes in light of a paper that showed Covid-19 patients taking hydroxychloroquine were at higher risk of death and heart problems than those that were not
The development highlights the consequences of fast-tracking products without vetting. The US, in its defense, said they had stockpiled them and had not out any of them to use
Preventive actions can include sealing up access into homes and businesses, removing debris and heavy vegetation, keeping garbage in tightly covered bins
May 24
The study enrolled 1,063 patients from 10 countries, including the US, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Greece, Germany, Korea, Mexico, Spain, Japan, and Singapore
In early May, Missouri opened its doors to business, including concerts and movie theaters, to operate with social distancing measures
President Donald Trump recently said that he will not close the country even if there is another wave of Covid-19
A research team led by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, US, analyzed real-world evidence related to outcomes for Covid-19 patients
The latest recommendations are meant to guide faith communities while respecting their fundamental right to gather for worship, says the guidance
May 23
Increasing surveillance and monitoring capacities will be essential to avoid a second wave, warn scientists
The current numbers released by the CDC underestimate fatality by a substantial margin compared to current scientific consensus, they say
It remains unclear whether severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) can be shed into breastmilk and transmitted to a child through breastfeeding, the expert says
The injury recorded in the study leads to insufficient blood flow between the mother and the fetus, which may hamper its functioning, fear experts
May 22
CDC has been reporting diagnostic and antibody test results as one, which could skew the understanding of how many new Covid-19 cases have emerged, a crucial metric to help control outbreaks and ease restrictions
Dr Anthony Fauci advised Americans to wear face masks and maintain a six-feet distance while staying outdoors
The findings underscore the importance of early intervention and aggressive response in controlling the Covid-19 pandemic
Trump's remarks come even as experts express caution over the reopening of all 50 states, which they feel can ignite the second wave
May 21
The advisory comes even as a new study has found that presymptomatic patients have high viral load shedding and can easily contaminate environments. Researchers detected SARS-CoV-2 RNA on 8 (36%) of 22 surfaces, as well as on the pillow cover, sheet, and duvet cover used by these patients.
The advisory follows a few case reports which suggest that infants are at higher risk of suffering from severe forms of infections than older children
Among 92 attendees at a rural Arkansas church during March 6-11, 35 people developed Covid-19 and three died
Studies have linked loneliness with about 50% increased risk of dementia. It is also associated with poorer mental health
The 60-page document on how to reopen America was released after the initial draft was shelved for being too prescriptive
This could make it the country's first reported case of animal-to-human transmission
May 20
The provisional number of births for the US in 2019 was 3,745,540, down 1% from 3,791,712 in 2018. This is the fifth year that the number of births has declined after the increase in 2014
In the last 24 hours, there have been 106,000 cases reported to WHO – the most in a single day since the outbreak began. However, this does not mean that they were infected, tested or counted in the last 24 hours
One study traced more than 100 infections to a single dance fitness workshop
To see how things have changed since Trump took over as the President, the analysts compared the current CDC press events with the past
The document mentions the need for increased testing and maintaining a registry 'to track and closely monitor outcomes of those infected with Covid-19'
May 19
The national rate of death among people infected with coronavirus and who show symptoms is 1.3%, a study found. The comparable rate of death for the seasonal flu is 0.1%
The study was conducted in response to reports of multiple cases testing positive for SARS-CoV-2 after being discharged from isolation in South Korea
Delirium, which is now associated with Covid-19, results in confused thinking and affected patients are oblivious to their surroundings and experience hallucinations
Its immense biodiversity could make the region 'the world's biggest coronavirus pool,' said Brazilian ecologist David Lapola, referring to coronaviruses in general
The report by Independent Oversight and Advisory Committee (IOAC) cautions that conducting such a review during the heat of the response could disrupt WHO’s ability to respond effectively
You failed to press China for timely admittance of a WHO team of international medical experts, says the letter addressed to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
May 18
The FDA has already greenlit phase 2 trials where Moderna will give the vaccine to 600 volunteers to test its safety in a much larger group
The results are based on antibody testing. CDC will also start a coronavirus antibody study of up to 325,000 Americans in 25 metros to analyze how Covid-19 is spreading across the US into next year
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar explained that hypertension, diabetes, and other underlying health conditions heighten the risk of severe complications from coronavirus
The expert said that even though China currently has a relatively low number of infections, it still faces a 'big challenge' because most had not been exposed to the coronavirus
May 17
Moving too quickly through the reopening process can trigger outbreaks, forcing officials to enforce more restrictive measures, said an expert
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