Tag: CORO
Increasing Staff Vaccination at Nursing Homes Cuts COVID-19 Infections
Increase in vaccination rate linked to fewer COVID-19 cases and deaths among residents, cases among staff
Risk for SARS-CoV-2 Breakthrough Infection Increased for Cancer Patients
Risk for severe outcomes of COVID-19 higher for patients with hematologic versus solid cancer
No Increase in Adverse Events Seen With COVID-19 Vaccination After MIS-C
Minor adverse events seen in 48.6 percent of patients, most often arm soreness and/or fatigue
COVID-19 Booster mRNA Dose Increases Antibody Duration
Immunoglobulin G spike receptor binding domain antibody levels similar after primary series, booster dose
U.S. to Require Negative COVID-19 Test For Chinese Visitor Entry
The new rule, set to go into effect on Jan. 5, was created in response to a surge in COVID-19 cases in China
Molnupiravir Does Not Reduce COVID-19-Related Hospitalization, Death
No reduction in COVID-19-associated hospitalizations or deaths seen among high-risk, vaccinated adults
COVID-19 Vaccination Bests Natural Immunity for Cutting Death, Hospitalizations
However, natural immunity tied to lower incidence of new infection
China Eases Travel Rules as COVID-19 Restrictions Lift
During the pandemic, the country has limited passports, allowing them only for family emergencies or some work travel
Bivalent COVID-19 mRNA Booster Effective
Bivalent booster is effective against COVID-19 hospitalization in immunocompetent adults, seniors
Coinfection With Flu, SARS-CoV-2 Described in Children
SARS-CoV-2 coinfection occurred in 6 percent of pediatric influenza-associated hospitalizations
