Longest-Ever COVID Infection Lasted More Than 600 Days
A man with a rare combination of health conditions had the longest consecutive COVID infection ever documented, with the virus accumulating over 50 new mutations during his 20-month illness. [ more ]
Advocates Worry New COVID Guidelines Will Have a Disparate Impact on People with Disabilities - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
COVID-19 is the fourth leading cause of death in America. About 6.8% of Americans have long COVID, leading to more living with disabilities due to the virus. [ more ]
Overwhelming' need for royal commission into Covid pandemic response in Australia, Senate committee finds
The Senate committee recommends a royal commission to examine Australia's Covid-19 response, focusing on key elements and lessons to be learned. [ more ]
The slowdown in prison admissions during the pandemic led to a decrease in younger incarcerated individuals, impacting the demographic composition within prisons and potentially affecting excess mortality rates. [ more ]
London secondary school pupils 'unable to read or write' thanks to legacy of Covid, expert warns
The damaging effects of Covid on education will continue to impact students in England, affecting their academic achievement and widening socio-economic gaps. [ more ]
COVID Patient's Infection Lasts Record 613 Daysand Accumulated Over 50 Mutations
A patient with a weakened immune system harbored a highly mutated Covid-19 strain for over 600 days, showcasing the risk of prolonged infections in immunocompromised individuals. [ more ]
Who's dying now? Here's how recent COVID deaths compare to the early months of the pandemic in California
COVID demographics in California have shifted over four years, with older and White individuals now more affected, demonstrating decreased deaths and increased immunity. [ more ]
COVID policies are becoming more similar to flu policies, such as annual reformulation of vaccines and commercialization of tests and treatments.
Population immunity is making COVID more flu-like with decreased hospitalization and mortality rates, quicker symptom development, and potential for less severe illness, especially with vaccination. [ more ]
The World Health Organization acknowledged Covid-19 is airborne in late 2021, updating their guidelines for pathogen transmission, potentially impacting disease control policies worldwide. [ more ]
Sentenced to Death by COVID - How US Prisons Became an Epicenter of the Pandemic
Ending the COVID-19 'public health emergency' had concrete negative effects like hindering access to free testing.
Policies could have been implemented to make the pandemic less deadly, such as prioritizing vulnerable populations and providing income for people to stay home. [ more ]
COVID-19 Radically' Changed the Leading Causes of Death
COVID-19 is the second leading cause of death globally after being declared a pandemic, displacing stroke as a top killer.
Global life expectancy increased by 6.2 years since 1990 due to reduced deaths from diarrhea, lower respiratory infections, stroke, and heart disease. [ more ]
A concrete suggestion that could save millions of lives in a future pandemic
The World Health Organization has been negotiating a pandemic agreement to better prevent, prepare for, and respond to pandemics. Time is running out to reach a consensus before the World Health Assembly in May. [ more ]
Health workers fear it's profits before protection as CDC revisits airborne transmission
Hospital leadership instructed health workers to forgo N95 masks early in the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to infections and deaths among frontline workers.
Research on airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 was disregarded due to shortages and cost concerns around N95 masks, highlighting challenges in following scientific advice during emergencies. [ more ]
March 11, 2020, marked the beginning of the pandemic era with significant global impacts.
The pandemic era led to drastic changes, from jarring moments like Tom Hanks announcing his COVID diagnosis to the rapid transformation of various industries. [ more ]
Can the Remote-Work Era Fix How Scientists Study Kids?
Developmental psychology primarily relies on data from a specific subset of children from WEIRD (Western, educated, industrialized, rich, and democratic) nations.
The use of an online tool called Lookit during the pandemic has allowed for a broader range of participants in developmental psychology studies. [ more ]
Got COVID? CDC says stay home while you're sick, but drops its 5-day isolation rule
CDC drops 5-day isolation guidance for COVID-19 patients, emphasizing staying home when sick. New guidance focuses on symptoms improvement and precautions for five days post-illness. [ more ]
How Long Should You Isolate With COVID-19? Experts Are Split
The CDC is considering a new, symptom-based approach to isolation for COVID-19, where people can leave home when their symptoms are mild and improving and they've been fever-free for at least 24 hours without medication.
The potential shift in isolation recommendations would bring the CDC's guidelines for COVID-19 in closer alignment with its recommendations for the flu, which advises people to stay home until their fever has broken naturally or until other symptoms clear. [ more ]