COVID-19 outbreak described among farmworkers in Okanogan County, Washington
What happened when COVID-19 hit farmworkers in Washington?
An outbreak report describes a COVID-19 outbreak among farmworkers in Okanogan County, Washington.
A new report confirms a COVID-19 outbreak spread among farmworkers in Washington's Okanogan County.
Case series describes COVID-19-associated Mucormycosis in Arkansas patients
What happens when COVID-19 patients in Arkansas develop a rare fungal infection?
A descriptive case series reported cases of COVID-19-associated Mucormycosis in Arkansas.
Doctors in Arkansas report that some patients recovering from COVID-19 also developed a rare and serious fungal infection called mucormycosi…
Maryland investigation identifies two linked COVID-19 clusters involving B.1.351 variant
Health officials identify two linked clusters of COVID-19 variant B.1.351 in Maryland
An observational report describes two linked clusters of COVID-19 cases identified as the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.351 variant in Maryland.
Maryland health officials found two linked clusters of the B.1.351 COVID-19 variant, confirming the virus is present in the state.
Mucormycosis cases described in Honduras during the COVID-19 pandemic
What happened to COVID-19 patients in Honduras with rare fungal infections?
A descriptive case series from Honduras reported mucormycosis cases occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doctors in Honduras reported rare black fungus infections in COVID-19 patients, prompting a warning for clinicians to watch for this aggress…
Omicron emergence in US linked to trends in COVID-19 severity and healthcare use
Did the Omicron variant change how sick people got from COVID-19?
An observational study in the United States examined trends in disease severity and healthcare utilization during the emergence of the Omicr…
A new U.S. study tracks how severe COVID-19 became and how much healthcare people needed when the Omicron variant started spreading.
Guidance outlines five factors for layered COVID-19 prevention in varied communities
What five factors should guide your community's COVID-19 prevention plan?
A guidance document proposes a framework for developing layered COVID-19 prevention strategies, focusing on five critical factors for commun…
Create a smart COVID-19 defense by weighing five key factors that match your local virus spread and vaccination levels.
Poison center reports for cleaner and disinfectant exposures increased substantially in March 2020
Did calls about cleaning product exposures spike during the pandemic?
A U.S. surveillance analysis of poison center calls found a substantial increase in reported exposures to cleaners and disinfectants beginni…
Cleaning product exposure calls to U.S. poison centers rose sharply starting in March 2020, signaling a shift in how we use everyday househo…
Georgia COVID-19 Hospitalizations Show Racial Disparity, Many Patients Lack Known Risk Factors
Who gets hospitalized with COVID-19? One in four had no known risk factors
An early-release observational cohort study of hospitalized adults with COVID-19 in Georgia found Black patients were overrepresented, and o…
One in four hospitalized COVID-19 patients in Georgia had no known risk factors, while Black patients were overrepresented among those admit…
SARS-CoV-2 infection prevalence assessed in homeless shelter residents and staff across four U.S. cities
Study examines COVID-19 infection rates in homeless shelters across four U.S. cities
An observational report assessed SARS-CoV-2 infection prevalence among residents and staff in homeless shelters across four U.S.
A new report tracks COVID-19 infections among residents and staff in homeless shelters across four U.S. cities, highlighting the need for mo…
COVID-19 cases reported among workers in meat and poultry processing facilities
What happened when COVID-19 hit meat processing plants?
An observational report describes COVID-19 cases among workers in 115 meat or poultry processing facilities across 19 states.
A new CDC report confirms coronavirus cases were reported among workers at 115 meat and poultry processing facilities across 19 states.
Public health report examines factors in accelerated COVID-19 spread in the US
What fueled COVID-19's rapid spread across the US?
A public health report describes factors contributing to the accelerated spread of COVID-19 in the United States.
A new report explains the specific conditions that helped the coronavirus spread so quickly across the United States in early 2020.
Report suggests COVID-19 community transmission in U.S. began in late January or early February 2020
When did COVID-19 really start spreading in the U.S.?
A descriptive report on the early spread of COVID-19 in the United States suggests limited community transmission likely began in late Janua…
A new report suggests limited COVID-19 spread in the U.S. likely began in late January or early February 2020 after importations from China …
Questions about COVID
How do immunophenotypic signatures in long COVID compare to those in healthy controls?
Research shows long COVID patients have distinct immune signatures compared to healthy people, including increased monocyte activation and signs of immune exhaustion.
Full answer →Can you explain the long-term effects or sequelae of having COVID-19?
Long COVID can cause lasting symptoms like fatigue, shortness of breath, cognitive issues, and gastrointestinal problems, often persisting for months after infection.
Full answer →What are the common symptoms of COVID-19 that I should watch for?
Common COVID-19 symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and fatigue; watch for these and seek testing if they appear.
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