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Nearly half of UK parents report negative COVID-19 pandemic-related childbirth experiences
An online survey of parents in the United Kingdom who experienced a childbirth during the COVID-19 pandemic revealed that nearly half had mostly negative experiences, according to a study published in BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth.
Masking, social distancing stopped nearly all transmission of RSV, flu in northern Ohio
COVID-19 mitigation efforts prevented the spread of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus by almost 100% in northern Ohio, according to research presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference & Exhibition.
AAP: Everyone should wear masks in schools, regardless of vaccination status
The AAP said Monday that everyone aged 2 years or older should wear a mask in school, regardless COVID-19 vaccination status, because many students are not eligible for vaccination and it is difficult to tell who has been immunized.
Prioritize in-person learning, CDC says in updated guidance for schools
In updated guidance for K-12 schools, the CDC said returning to in-person instruction this fall is a priority “regardless of whether all of the prevention strategies can be implemented at the school.”
Decline in Kawasaki disease may be linked to pandemic preventive measures
The decrease in Kawasaki disease rates in South Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic may be attributable to pandemic prevention efforts, including mask-wearing, hand-washing and physical distancing, researchers reported.
New CDC guidance for schools: 3 feet is safe distance with universal masking
The CDC updated its guidance and now recommends that students in K-12 public schools can maintain at least 3 feet of physical distancing with universal masking in the classroom setting, with some exceptions.
Study suggests 3 feet sufficient for physical distancing in schools
Results from a study of 251 Massachusetts school districts suggest that maintaining a physical distance of 3 feet in schools may be safe, “provided other mitigation measures, such a as universal masking, are implemented,” researchers said.
AHA issues statement urging individuals, businesses to maintain COVID-19 safety protocols
The American Heart Association published a statement calling for pandemic safety protocols to continue, despite vaccine rollout and states lifting COVID-19 restrictions.
COVID-19 vaccines authorized in US appear to be 'very protective' against variants
The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants worldwide has led to concern and confusion among the general public.
Depression, anxiety 'extremely high' among new mothers since start of social distancing
Prevalence rates of clinically relevant depression and anxiety have been “extremely high” among postnatal women during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to study results published in Journal of Psychiatric Research.