EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – More than 400,000 people attended the recently concluded Feria Juarez 2022, nearing a pre-COVID record, Juarez Mayor Cruz Perez Cuellar said. The annual fair suffered sluggish attendance its initial week – possibly due to a string of triple-digit heat […]
Year: 2022
COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations rose modestly last week in Tennessee
Confirmed COVID-19 infections rose modestly last week in Tennessee and Davidson County, newly released state data show. As of Saturday, the seven-day statewide average of cases was 2,397, compared to the previous week’s 2,233. The seven-day average in Davidson County rose to 241.6, up from […]
LSU Health lab researchers discover two new COVID-19 variants
“If enough people continue testing we’re going to keep track of these,” Dr. Miele said. “If anyone has symptoms that may be COVID-19, yes, do a self test and self isolate, but if you can, do get a PCR test because that is what allows […]
Brazos County reaches COVID-19 high-risk community level, according to CDC
BRYAN, Texas (KBTX) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has deemed Brazos County’s COVID-19 community level as “high risk”. This means that there are at least 200 positive cases per 100,000 people. The county’s case rate stands at 333.3, according to the CDC. […]
COVID-19 hospitalizations decline even as Alaska reports second highest national case rate
The number of COVID-positive patients hospitalized in Alaska declined by 37% over seven-day period as cases fell slightly. Here are a few main takeaways from the latest data available from the state Department of Health and Social Services: • By Wednesday, there were 56 COVID-positive […]
Brii Biosciences Announces Commercial Launch of its Amubarvimab/Romlusevimab Combination Therapy for COVID-19 in China
The Company is working closely with its commercial partners to supply the combination therapy to patients in need Brii Bio progressed the combination therapy from discovery to global Phase 3 data readout and first regulatory approval by the China NMPA in less than 20 months, […]
‘Myriad’ Dermatologic Reactions After COVID-19 Vaccination
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. GLASGOW — Individuals given COVID-19 vaccination may experience a wide range of dermatologic reactions, some of which may be life-threatening, reveals a prospective Indian study that suggests histopathological assessment is key […]
COVID-19 fourth-dose boosters to be recommended for people over 50
The nation’s expert vaccine advisory body is expected to recommend anyone older than 50 receive a fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. But it is not yet clear what guidance will be given to those aged 30 to 49, with internal discussion about permitting a […]
Ontario’s 7th wave of COVID-19 is here, top doctor confirms amid exponential growth
Ontario has officially entered its seventh wave of COVID-19, driven this time by the Omicron BA.5 subvariant, the province’s top doctor confirms. “Sadly yes, we’re in another wave,” Dr. Kieran Moore, the province’s chief medical officer, told CBC News Wednesday after Ontario’s COVID-19 science advisory table pointed […]
Individuals under 65 years may be the predominant drivers of COVID-19 in West Africa – News
By Tarun Sai LomteJul 6 2022Reviewed by Aimee Molineux In a recent study posted to the medRxiv* preprint server, researchers evaluated the effects of age structure and vaccine prioritization regarding coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in West Africa (WA). Study: Impact of age-structure and vaccine prioritization on COVID-19 […]