President Extends Social Distancing to April 30 as COVID-19 Cases Rise
More than 141,000 COVID-19 cases had been reported nationwide, with almost 2500 deaths.
Preventive Medicine
Model Shows Combined Efforts May Lower SARS-CoV-2 Infections
Combined intervention of quarantine, school closure, workplace distancing projected to be the most effective.
FDA to Review Baloxavir for Pediatric Use, Postexposure Prophylaxis of Influenza
Baloxavir inhibits the endonuclease activity of the polymerase acidic protein resulting in inhibition of influenza virus replication.
AHA Guidelines for Reducing COVID-19 Transmission During Resuscitation
The American Heart Association released interim guidance on resuscitation care in patients with known or suspected COVID-19.
20-Valent Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Safe, Effective in Phase 3 Trial
Pfizer announced topline data from one of its phase 3 studies for 20vPnC for the prevention of invasive disease and pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes in adults.
US Cigarette Packs Will Have Graphic Health Warnings Starting Next Year
Warnings include photo-realistic color images depicting some of the lesser-known health risks of smoking.
Adjuvanted FLU-v Vaccine Immunogenic in Healthy Adults
Results of early research support further development of a synthetic universal influenza vaccine.
Millions of COVID-19 Test Kits Available Soon, According to Vice President
Last week, Vice President Pence said that all restrictions on coronavirus testing would be lifted.
Hospital Infection Control Can Prevent COVID-19 Transmission
Appropriate hospital infection control measures can protect healthcare workers from COVID-19 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2.
10 Myths About COVID-19
As infections with SARS-CoV-2 continue to increase, there has been a concurrent increase in news and data, both accurate and inaccurate.
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