Mild, asymptomatic COVID cases may be as infectious as severe ones
Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News May 26, 2021 Data from Germany support COVID-19 superspreading theory.
May 2021
Air travel up to pre-pandemic levels across US
Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News May 26, 2021 All airline passengers, including those fully vaccinated, are required to wear masks at least through Sep 13.
Experts question Olympic COVID readiness, ask WHO to weigh in
Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News May 26, 2021 The experts ask for a review similar to a WHO assessment before the 2016 Games.
White House encourages COVID-19 vaccine incentives
Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News May 25, 2021 Also, CDC Director Walensky says she does not expect Memorial Day parties to lead to a surge in infections.
News Scan for May 25, 2021
COVID-19 low in dentists Tocilizumab as COVID treatment Secondary infections in COVID patients Polio emergency extended
WHA to hold pandemic treaty talks in November
Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News May 25, 2021 The treaty’s goal would be to shore up commitment in the battle against infectious disease outbreaks.
Nearly 1 million excess deaths in 29 nations during pandemic
Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News May 20, 2021 Excess deaths substantially exceeded reported deaths from COVID-19 in many countries.
Iowa bans mask mandates as issue grows more political
Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News May 20, 2021 The country continues to grapple with mask policies, and Emergent testifies at Congress about its J&J vaccine gaffe.
Another new coronavirus has jumped to people
Lianna Matt McLernon | News Writer | CIDRAP News May 20, 2021 Patients in Malaysia hospitalized with pneumonia in 2017 and 2018 tested positive for the first human-infecting canine coronavirus.
COVID-19 Scan for May 20, 2021
COVID-19 long-haulers Nursing home COVID outbreaks COVID and vitamin D levels