Circulation of respiratory viruses low during COVID-19 pandemic
Jul 23, 2021
Influenza activity decreased in March 2020 and remained low through May 2021. A decrease was seen in other viruses, with no increase until spring 2021.
Respiratory virus detections decreased during COVID-19
Jun 22, 2021
Monthly antibiotic prescriptions for respiratory tract infections decreased 79% during pandemic period.
Less sensitive rapid antigen tests beat lab tests, provide ‘lifesaving measure’ for assisted living:...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 06, 2020
A rapid-results antigen test trumps the more accurate lab-based test in mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in assisted living communities and other long-term care settings, Admiral Brett Giroir, assistant...