<!– –> <!– –> The Covid-19 infection in Odisha continues to soar with the State reporting over 400 cases for the second consecutive day on Thursday. According to information shared by the Information and Public Relations Department, the State reported 428 new Covid-19 cases including […]
COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death in the US in 2020 and 2021 – News
By Shanet Susan AlexJul 7 2022Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc. In a recent article published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine, investigators examined the major causes of mortality across the United States (US) in the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic. Study: Leading Causes […]
Health experts urge residents to vaccinate as COVID-19 cases spike in border cities
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 […]
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 […]