Infectious Diseases
FDA/CDC
COVID-19 vaccine standards questioned at FDA advisory meeting
Speakers asked for data showing COVID-19 vaccines can prevent serious illness and urged transparency about the agency’s deliberations for each...
FDA/CDC
CDC expands definition of COVID-19 exposure from ‘close contact’
Four factors associated with higher risk for transmission are the proximity of each encounter, its duration, whether an interaction takes place...
FDA/CDC
FDA approves remdesivir, first treatment for COVID-19
The FDA also issued a new EUA for remdesivir allowing treatment of hospitalized pediatric patients younger than 12 weighing at least 3.5 kg.
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Rinse and repeat? Mouthwash might mitigate COVID-19 spread
"I would recommend the use of the rinses on top of wearing mask and social distancing. This could add a layer of protection for yourself and...
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Brazil confirms death of volunteer in COVID-19 vaccine trial
The vaccine was developed by Oxford University and Astra Zeneca.
Feature
Survey: Doctors lonely, burned out in COVID-19
“Many other physicians may be going through versions of what I experienced, and I want to encourage them to get help if they’re feeling stressed,...
Conference Coverage
Fauci: Cautious optimism for COVID-19 vaccine by end of 2020
Top health official is “cautiously optimistic” for vaccine distribution before end of year, pending favorable safety and efficacy data.
From the Journals
‘Profound human toll’ in excess deaths from COVID-19 calculated in two studies
The number of deaths caused by the pandemic exceeds publicly reported COVID-19 death counts by 20%.
Opinion
Returning to competition
Dr. Wilkoff muses on the effect of the pandemic on school sports.
Conference Coverage
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy ‘somewhat understandable,’ expert says
Dr. Offit predicts a vaccine may be able to be 75%-80% effective at preventing mild to moderate disease.
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CMS gives hospitals 14 weeks to start daily COVID, flu reports
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will send letters on October 7 to all 6,200 hospitals that receive reimbursement from the...