No COVID-19 cases found after well-controlled indoor concert
Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News May 28, 2021 “Our study does not necessarily mean that all mass events are safe.”
Ten states reach 70% COVID-19 vaccination goal
Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | CIDRAP News May 27, 2021 As vaccinations increase, COVID-19 cases continue to drop across the country.
Africa sounds urgent call for COVID-19 vaccine doses
Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News May 27, 2021 Also, Japanese officials are mulling extending the state of emergency for much of the country.
Big spikes in overdose cardiac arrests, opioid deaths amid COVID-19
Mary Van Beusekom | News Writer | CIDRAP News May 27, 2021 In the US, overdose-related cardiac deaths rose 42%, and in Ontario, opioid deaths climbed 135%.
News Scan for May 27, 2021
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COVID-19 Scan for May 26, 2021
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Hot spot COVID activity flares as global cases drop; Biden orders fresh probe into virus source
Lisa Schnirring | News Editor | CIDRAP News May 26, 2021 Four of the five countries with the most cases last week were in the Americas.
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.
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.