More than 1.1 million COVID-19 cases were reported among children for the week ending Jan. 20, according to data from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the Children’s Hospital Association.
Category: Public Health
Delta vs. omicron surge: A comparison of key trends
Becker’s has compiled some key U.S. COVID-19 metrics from both the delta and omicron surges.
Don’t let the term fool you — ‘Endemic’ can be dangerous
The word “endemic” is one of the most misused of the pandemic, contributing to a dangerous complacency about COVID-19’s potential future toll, Aris Katzourakis, PhD, professor of evolution and genomics at St. Hilda’s College Oxford in the U.K., wrote i…
Why the US should relax public health restrictions as soon as cases fall: Viewpoint
Once U.S. COVID-19 cases decline significantly, mask mandates and restrictions on indoor gatherings should be relaxed, according to Ashish Jha, MD.
Omicron subvariant found in 40 nations: 8 things to know
A new version of the omicron variant, known as BA.2, has been reported in 40 countries, The Washington Post reported Jan. 24.
COVID-19 deaths during omicron mirror delta wave
The nation’s seven-day average for new COVID-19 cases is falling, but deaths continue to rise and now match levels seen during the delta wave, CDC data shows.
Immune protection lasts 4 months after Pfizer booster, study finds
Antibodies able to block the omicron coronavirus variant last four months after a third dose of Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine, according to a study published Jan. 22 by bioRxiv.
Pharmacies Are Turning Away Immunocompromised Patients Seeking 4th Covid Shot
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quietly changed its guidance to allow an extra shot in certain cases, but some pharmacy personnel are confused about who is eligible.
With a Vaccine Mandate Looming, Nursing Homes Face More Staffing Problems
Missouri has the worst covid-19 vaccination rate for nursing home health care workers in the nation. There, the federal mandate for workers to get vaccinated — upheld by the U.S. Supreme Court — reveals the problems that operators have hiring staff, keeping them, and providing decent care.
CDC shifts COVID-19 messaging focus from ‘fully vaccinated’ to ‘up to date’
Rather than altering the definition of “fully vaccinated,” the CDC is emphasizing the importance of staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccination schedules.
