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March 08, 2022
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COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated weaknesses in patient safety, APIC says

COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated weaknesses in patient safety, APIC says

The leading U.S. professional association for infection preventionists published recommendations on Tuesday that it said will ensure the country is better prepared to protect patients during a health emergency like COVID-19.

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March 07, 2022
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Boston sites will recruit more than 900 people for long COVID study

Boston sites will recruit more than 900 people for long COVID study

Six Boston area hospitals will recruit more than 900 participants for a multiyear study of the effects of long COVID.

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March 02, 2022
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‘We have the tools to protect each other’: White House unveils new COVID-19 plan

‘We have the tools to protect each other’: White House unveils new COVID-19 plan

On the heels of President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, his administration announced a new National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan, which includes a test-to-treat initiative.

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March 01, 2022
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Real-world evidence shows Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine effective in kids, adolescents

Real-world evidence shows Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine effective in kids, adolescents

Real-world evidence published Tuesday in MMWR demonstrated that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine has protected children and adolescents against COVID-19, including kids aged 5 to 11 years.

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February 27, 2022
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NFL’s test-to-release strategy helped vaccinated players shorten isolation time

NFL’s test-to-release strategy helped vaccinated players shorten isolation time

The NFL’s COVID-19 test-to-release protocol, implemented in December during the omicron surge, helped NFL players and staff members shorten their isolation time, according to a study published in MMWR.

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February 26, 2022
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Third of adults aged 65 years or older at risk for one or more long COVID symptoms

Third of adults aged 65 years or older at risk for one or more long COVID symptoms

One in three older adults reported one or more new or persistent COVID-19 symptoms following acute SARS-CoV-2 infection, researchers reported in BMJ.

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February 25, 2022
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CDC’s new COVID-19 metrics indicate most Americans can go maskless

CDC’s new COVID-19 metrics indicate most Americans can go maskless

New COVID-19 guidance released by the CDC on Friday indicates that most Americans now live in areas where they can go maskless.

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February 23, 2022
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Sanofi, GSK will seek authorization for COVID-19 vaccine

Sanofi, GSK will seek authorization for COVID-19 vaccine

Sanofi and GSK announced Wednesday that they will submit data from booster and phase 3 efficacy trials to support authorization of their two-dose protein-based COVID-19 vaccine.

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February 23, 2022
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Interval between COVID-19 vaccine doses can be 8 weeks for some people, CDC says

Interval between COVID-19 vaccine doses can be 8 weeks for some people, CDC says

The interval between the first and second doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines can be up to 8 weeks for certain people, the CDC said in updated interim guidance.

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February 23, 2022
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Q&A: Negative PCR tests 'should not preclude evidence-based COVID-19 treatment'

Q&A: Negative PCR tests 'should not preclude evidence-based COVID-19 treatment'

Physicians should practice clinical judgment when treating patients who have a negative PCR test despite clear COVID-19 signs or symptoms and no alternative diagnosis, according to researchers.

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