Loss in everyday functioning reported by veterans during pandemic
Mar 04, 2024
44.9% of veterans with COVID-19 infection, and 35.3% without, reported that they could do less than before the pandemic.
Healthcare workforce turnover increased after pandemic
Jan 26, 2024
Exit rates for healthcare workers increased at onset of pandemic and remained higher than baseline through 2021.
More free COVID-19 tests made available by US government
Nov 20, 2023
Four tests are allowed per household; people who did not order more in September can order up to eight free tests.
Immune response not inferior with coadministration of COVID-19, flu shots
Sep 14, 2023
A similar immune response and no increase in the rate of reactogenicity events was seen with coadministration versus administering the COVID-19 vaccine alone.
US wastewater tests spot highly mutated variant of COVID-19
Aug 24, 2023
Officials did not specify where the samples were from; most patients infected with new BA.2.86 variant have had mild symptoms.
FDA approves updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
Oct 04, 2023
The updated shot is expected to better target variants that are circulating now and help prevent hospitalization and death from the virus.
Overestimation of oxygen saturation leads to delayed COVID-19 treatment
Aug 31, 2023
Patients with unrecognized need for COVID-19 therapy appear to have higher odds of readmission, regardless of race.
CDC: Mortality for adults 65 and over was declining before COVID-19
Dec 15, 2023
Declines were seen for all age groups among women and for men aged 75 to 84 and 85 years or older.
Biden administration launches office for long COVID research
Aug 01, 2023
The Office of Long COVID Research and Practice will lead the US response to long COVID, which includes trials that already have been launched.
Incidence of new-onset HTN higher for COVID-19 versus influenza patients
Aug 21, 2023
Hospitalized and nonhospitalized patients with COVID-19 were more likely to develop persistent hypertension than those with influenza.