Norovirus: Facts for Food Workers
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Breakthrough COVID Deaths Increasing in US
Breakthrough deaths are making up a larger portion of those who have died from COVID-19, according to a new analysis from ABC News. That means more COVID-19 deaths are occurring among those who are vaccinated against the coronavirus. But public health experts say that should be expected as more Americans reach full vaccination […]
Another COVID Surge is Here, but It May Be Less Severe
Rising COVID-19 case numbers and hospitalizations likely mean we’re in a new phase of the pandemic. And the number of Americans dying from COVID-19 is also anticipated to grow, although the surge in the short term is not expected to look like previous waves. That’s the takeaway from a team […]
Flu Vaccine Linked to Lower Risk for Stroke: INTERSTROKE
Having had a recent acute febrile illness was associated with an increased risk for ischemic stroke, whereas having received an influenza vaccination was associated with a reduced risk for stroke in a large new case–control study. “While influenza vaccination is a cost-effective method to prevent influenza, it is also an […]
SARS-CoV-2 Stays in GI Tract Long After It Clears the Lungs
New data present further evidence that SARS-CoV-2 infection can settle in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract and that it can persist long after the infection has cleared the lungs. Infection of the GI tract may figure prominently in long COVID, the study authors suggest. Led by Aravind Natarajan, PhD, with the […]
Covid’s toll in the U.S. reaches a once unfathomable number: 1 million deaths
The U.S. on Wednesday surpassed 1 million Covid-19 deaths, according to data compiled by NBC News — a once unthinkable scale of loss even for the country with the world’s highest recorded toll from the virus. The number — equivalent to the population of San Jose, California, the 10th largest city in […]
CDC Predicts a Rise in COVID Hospitalizations and Deaths in Coming Weeks
Coronavirus-related hospital admissions and deaths in the U.S. are projected to increase over the next four weeks, according to a national forecast used by the CDC. The national model also predicts that about 5,000 deaths will occur over the next two weeks, with Ohio, New Jersey, and New York projected to see the largest […]
Epstein-Barr Virus a Likely Leading Cause of Multiple Sclerosis
Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) is the likely cause of multiple sclerosis (MS), new research confirms. Investigators found the risk of MS increased 32-fold following EBV infection. Dr Alberto Ascherio This study is the first to provide compelling evidence of a causal link between EBV and MS, principal investigator Alberto Ascherio, MD, DrPH, professor of […]
Long COVID ‘Brain Fog’ Shares Features With ‘Chemo Brain’
The “brain fog” reported by some people after COVID-19 shows striking similarities to the condition known as “chemo brain” – the mental cloudiness some people experience during and after cancer treatment, according to new research. People who had COVID-19 “frequently experience lingering neurological symptoms, including impairment in attention, concentration, speed […]