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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.

Children and adults have similar risks of SARS-CoV-2 infection, but kids do not show symptoms

New research addresses the misconception that children are less susceptible to infection with the new coronavirus.

30 Oct 2021

Researchers explore whether salivary glands infected with SARS-CoV-2 can diminish long-term immunity

University of Utah Health scientists are leading an effort to determine if salivary glands infected with the virus that causes COVID-19 could diminish a person’s long-term immunity to the disease after being immunized or after recovering from the illness.

30 Oct 2021

Moderna vaccine offers substantial protection against delta variant in vaccinated prisoners

When the delta variant of the coronavirus hit the Sierra Conservation Center — a low- to medium-security prison for men in California — residents who had received the Moderna vaccine were well protected against symptomatic infection, according to Stanford-led research.

30 Oct 2021

CDC announces $26 million to develop next-generation infectious disease forecasting and analytics

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today announced $26 Million in funding to develop next-generation infectious disease forecasting and analytics.

30 Oct 2021

CDC launches complementary education campaigns to save more lives from drug overdose

To save more lives from drug overdose, the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently launched four complementary education campaigns intended to reach young adults ages 18-;34 years.

30 Oct 2021

Needle-free COVID-19 vaccine could soon be possible

A needle-free COVID-19 vaccination could be possible, with University of Queensland scientists successfully protecting mice from the virus by administering a US-developed vaccine candidate with a 'patch'.

30 Oct 2021

Research reveals how people's personal values impact their attitudes to COVID-19 restrictive policies

HSE social and political analysts have established which value models and circumstances promote support for restrictive government policies aimed at combatting the coronavirus pandemic. The research is published in Plos One.

30 Oct 2021

Prompt procurement and rapid pace of vaccination likely to have a greater impact than vaccine efficacy

For low- and middle-income countries, a COVID-19 vaccination program built on prompt procurement, effective on-the-ground distribution, and a rapid pace of vaccination (the total number of doses given daily) is likely to have a greater public health impact than one focused on relatively small differences in vaccine efficacy, according to a study led by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital.

30 Oct 2021

New evidence that SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect the inner ear

Many Covid-19 patients have reported symptoms affecting the ears, including hearing loss and tinnitus. Dizziness and balance problems can also occur, suggesting that the SARS-CoV-2 virus may be able to infect the inner ear.

29 Oct 2021

Researchers develop eToeholds for safe, effective RNA and cellular therapies

RNAs are best known as the molecules that translate information encoded in genes into proteins with their myriad of activities.

29 Oct 2021

Study highlights the factors that cause occupational burnout syndrome in professional drivers

Occupational burnout syndrome may lead to an increase in collisions involving professional drivers and injuries in the workplace.

29 Oct 2021

Environmental and social factors associated with higher rates of pediatric pneumonia

A new study led by researchers in the Louisiana State University Superfund Research Program demonstrates that children who are exposed to a certain type of environmental air pollution are more likely to contract community acquired pneumonia, or CAP, and to be hospitalized for longer periods of time.

29 Oct 2021

Individuals who purchased firearms during the surge period exhibit a higher risk for suicidal thoughts

People who purchased firearms during the 2020–2021 purchasing surge – particularly first-time buyers – were more likely to have thoughts of suicide, according to a Rutgers study.

29 Oct 2021

£66 million funding to provide safe and warm accommodation for rough sleepers over winter

Rough sleepers will be helped into safe and warm accommodation and treatment services for drug and alcohol dependency this winter, supported by an extra £66 million the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities announced today (29 October 2021).

29 Oct 2021

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Children and adults have similar risks of SARS-CoV-2 infection, but kids do not show symptoms

Researchers explore whether salivary glands infected with SARS-CoV-2 can diminish long-term immunity

Moderna vaccine offers substantial protection against delta variant in vaccinated prisoners

CDC announces $26 million to develop next-generation infectious disease forecasting and analytics

CDC launches complementary education campaigns to save more lives from drug overdose

Needle-free COVID-19 vaccine could soon be possible

Research reveals how people's personal values impact their attitudes to COVID-19 restrictive policies

Prompt procurement and rapid pace of vaccination likely to have a greater impact than vaccine efficacy

New evidence that SARS-CoV-2 virus can infect the inner ear

Researchers develop eToeholds for safe, effective RNA and cellular therapies

Study highlights the factors that cause occupational burnout syndrome in professional drivers

Environmental and social factors associated with higher rates of pediatric pneumonia

Individuals who purchased firearms during the surge period exhibit a higher risk for suicidal thoughts

£66 million funding to provide safe and warm accommodation for rough sleepers over winter

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