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A pandemic is a global disease outbreak. During a pandemic, transmission can be anticipated in the workplace, not only from patient to workers in health care settings, but also among co-workers in general work settings. A pandemic would cause high levels of illness, death, social disruption, and economic loss. Everyday life would be disrupted because so many people in so many places become seriously ill at the same time. Impacts could range from school and business closings to the interruption of basic services such as public transportation and food delivery.

Multicenter study determines the efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination against Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19

A new study published in Open Forum Infectious Diseases has focused on analyzing the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccination against PASC, utilizing multicentre data across the USA.

13 May 2022

Study explores macromolecular viral entry inhibitors as broad-spectrum first-line antivirals with anti-SARS-CoV-2 activities

Researchers created polystyrene sulfonate with significantly different molar masses, constructed these polymers as an exterior around spherical gold nanoparticles of various sizes to improve multivalency effects, measured antiviral effects of the antivirals on numerous viruses in vitro, and investigated the method of interaction of the leads with SARS-CoV-2 and lentiviral particles.

13 May 2022

IVI and partners to provide two doses of oral vaccine to 100,000 people at risk of cholera in Ethiopia

The International Vaccine Institute, in collaboration with LG Electronics, the Ethiopian government led by Armauer Hansen Research Institute, and the Ethiopian Public Health Institute, will vaccinate 40,000 people against cholera in May to support prevention of the disease in Ethiopia.

13 May 2022

Researchers identify compounds from Aspergillus that may be effective against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers from Ain Shams University have been exploring the use of compounds isolated from Aspergillus sp. against SARS-CoV-2.

13 May 2022

Investigating effectiveness of mRNA booster against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron in individuals primed with mRNA or inactivated virus vaccines

Scientists have determined the effectiveness of different vaccination regimens in eliciting humoral immune responses against the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant.

13 May 2022

Exploring short-term effectiveness of COVID-19 booster vaccine and stable CD8+ T cell memory after three doses

A new study has longitudinally traced and profiled the CD8+ T cell responses after COVID-19 mRNA booster vaccination.

13 May 2022

Few eligible families have applied for government help to pay for covid funerals

On a humid August afternoon in 2020, two caskets - one silver, one white - sat by holes in the ground at a small, graveside service in the town of Travelers Rest, South Carolina.

13 May 2022

Development of a novel surface plasmon resonance-based assay to determine kinetics of SARS-CoV-2 spike – human ACE2 interaction

A team of scientists has recently studied the kinetic and thermodynamic characteristics of interaction between human ACE2 and spike receptor-binding domains of different variants of SARS-CoV-2.

13 May 2022

Dogs can detect SARS-CoV-2 from an individual's sweat

In a recent study published in the Open Forum Infectious Diseases (OFID) Journal, researchers reported that severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) could be detected by canine olfaction.

12 May 2022

New alcohol consumption patterns during COVID-19 pandemic in the USA

In a recent study published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, researchers evaluated alcohol drinking patterns over 42 weeks post-onset of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic in the United States.

12 May 2022

Study shows the impact of delayed surgery on patients with different stages of esophageal cancer

Delays in surgery for esophageal cancer did not appear to have much impact on patients' relative survival for early-stage cancer compared with patients who had surgery early, but they did reduce the relative survival rate by almost half for patients with more advanced disease, according to an analysis of the National Cancer Database.

12 May 2022

Cost-effective ovine antibody-based therapy against SARS-CoV-2 infection

A recent study published in the journal Antiviral Research explored alternative sources of polyclonal antibodies against SARS-CoV-2, which would be more cost-effective, amendable to regulatory approval, and widespread use.

12 May 2022

Scientists investigate whether pickles can increase the health benefits of sour cream

Consumer demand for dairy foods has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, with increased demand for foods that can be easily stored and maintain quality over time.

12 May 2022

Health and Social Care Secretary urges Black communities to share views and experiences on mental health services

To mark Mental Health Awareness Week the Health and Social Care Secretary has today (Thursday 12 May) visited the African Caribbean Community Initiative (ACCI) in Wolverhampton.

12 May 2022

Nanotech imaging device shows potential to make disease diagnosis with smartphones

A nanotech imaging device, tiny enough to fit on a smartphone camera lens, has the potential to make the diagnosis of certain diseases accessible and affordable for people in rural and remote regions, say Australian scientists who developed it.

12 May 2022

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: The invisible pandemic

Covid-19 cases are on the rise again, but you couldn't tell from the behavior of the public (rushing back to normal), as well as public health and elected officials who fear backlash from even suggesting the reimplementation of precautions.

12 May 2022

Phase 1 trial of COVID-19 PTXCOVID19-B vaccine

A new study demonstrated that the SARS-CoV-2 PTXCOVID19-B vaccine was a promising SARS-CoV-2 vaccine option.

12 May 2022

SARS-CoV-2-related caregiver mortality and orphanhood among children

In a new study, researchers illustrated the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-linked caregiver death and orphanhood in children.

12 May 2022

Clonality and magnitude of SARS-CoV-2-reactive CD4+ T cells in COVID-19 convalescent patients after vaccination

A new study has focussed on determining the clonality and levels of SARS-CoV-2-reactive CD4+ T cells in CCPs post-vaccination.

12 May 2022

Study projects the COVID-19 burden caused by Omicron infections in mainland China should the zero-COVID policy be lifted

A new paper describes a new epidemiological model of SARS-CoV-2 transmission that includes the burden of COVID-19, vaccination coverage, available antiviral therapies, and non-pharmaceutical interventions.

12 May 2022

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Multicenter study determines the efficacy of SARS-CoV-2 vaccination against Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19

Study explores macromolecular viral entry inhibitors as broad-spectrum first-line antivirals with anti-SARS-CoV-2 activities

IVI and partners to provide two doses of oral vaccine to 100,000 people at risk of cholera in Ethiopia

Researchers identify compounds from Aspergillus that may be effective against SARS-CoV-2

Investigating effectiveness of mRNA booster against SARS-CoV-2 Omicron in individuals primed with mRNA or inactivated virus vaccines

Exploring short-term effectiveness of COVID-19 booster vaccine and stable CD8+ T cell memory after three doses

Few eligible families have applied for government help to pay for covid funerals

Development of a novel surface plasmon resonance-based assay to determine kinetics of SARS-CoV-2 spike – human ACE2 interaction

Dogs can detect SARS-CoV-2 from an individual's sweat

New alcohol consumption patterns during COVID-19 pandemic in the USA

Study shows the impact of delayed surgery on patients with different stages of esophageal cancer

Cost-effective ovine antibody-based therapy against SARS-CoV-2 infection

Scientists investigate whether pickles can increase the health benefits of sour cream

Health and Social Care Secretary urges Black communities to share views and experiences on mental health services

Nanotech imaging device shows potential to make disease diagnosis with smartphones

KHN’s ‘What the Health?’: The invisible pandemic

Phase 1 trial of COVID-19 PTXCOVID19-B vaccine

SARS-CoV-2-related caregiver mortality and orphanhood among children

Clonality and magnitude of SARS-CoV-2-reactive CD4+ T cells in COVID-19 convalescent patients after vaccination

Study projects the COVID-19 burden caused by Omicron infections in mainland China should the zero-COVID policy be lifted

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