Neurologic, psychiatric conditions common in COVID-19
Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News Jun 04, 2021 One study suggests that symptoms like fatigue and depression are common, even with mild illness.
June 2021
More evidence of frequent antibiotic use noted in COVID patients
Chris Dall | News Reporter | CIDRAP News Jun 03, 2021 Only 13% had bacterial infections, but 85% received one or more antibiotics.
COVID surges in Afghanistan, Africa stir more concerns
Lisa Schnirring | Staff Writer | CIDRAP News Jun 03, 2021 Plus, in the United Kingdom, the Delta variant (B1617.2) is surpassing the proportion of Alpha cases (B117).
News Scan for Jun 03, 2021
More ICU beds amid pandemic Rare AstraZeneca COVID vaccine clots Breaded chicken Salmonella outbreak
US COVID-19 cases down 30% in past week
Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News Jun 03, 2021 Also, the White House says it will share 25 million vaccine doses with countries in need of supply.
Dental workers found to be at increased COVID-19 risk
Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News Jun 03, 2021 Tests showed COVID-19 antibodies persisted for 6 months in most dental workers.
Donor summit boosts COVAX funds; nations share doses
Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News Jun 02, 2021 Uganda (191% rise in cases), Colombia (40%), Malaysia (38%), and Bahrain (32%) are getting hit hard.
COVID-19 Scan for Jun 02, 2021
Hydroxychloroquine and COVID COVID-19 and HIV patients Randomized COVID drug trials
Biden announces month-long COVID-19 vaccine push
Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News Jun 02, 2021 The administration hopes to vaccinate at least 70% of Americans with at least one dose by July 4.
Study identifies COVID risks for kidney dialysis patients
Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News Jun 02, 2021 Risks were lowest for patients in clinics with more isolation rooms and mask policies for all patients.