Algorithm development study validates FindPart-w model for identifying SARS-CoV-2 lineage groups in the US
New tool sorts virus variants by how fast they spread
This algorithm development and validation study evaluates the FindPart-w algorithm and constrained RelRe model against the Pango lineage nom…
A new math tool groups virus variants by how fast they spread instead of just looking at their genetic makeup alone.
Narrative review outlines VLP engineering strategies for broadly protective vaccines against multiple viral pathogens.
New Vaccine Map Helps Pick Best Tools
This narrative review examines virus-like particle (VLP) engineering strategies, including genetic fusion, modular conjugation, and nucleic …
Imagine trying to fix a leaky roof with every tool in the shed.
Review of heterologous vaccination in convalescent and infection-naive populations against SARS-CoV-2
Mixing Vaccine Types May Offer Stronger, Longer-Lasting COVID Protection
This narrative review examines heterologous vaccination strategies in convalescent individuals and infection-naïve populations compared to h…
Mixing different COVID vaccine types may train your immune system to fight the virus better and longer—without needing to get sick first.
Review describes scalable testing workflow for emerging infectious diseases
Frequent Testing Beat Lockdowns at Stopping Viral Spread
This after-action report review synthesizes a scalable workflow for specimen collection, analysis, and reporting during the COVID-19 pandemi…
Frequent testing with same-day results stopped viral spread better than lockdowns, proving rapid monitoring protects communities when new vi…
Review of synthetic data methodology estimates 12-17% higher symptom propagation risk from severe primary cases
Does a sick household member make you more likely to get severe symptoms too?
This methodology development review synthesizes findings from three publicly available data sets involving primary-secondary case pairs from…
Living with a severely sick household member raises your risk of severe symptoms by 12-17% if you catch the virus, a pattern confirmed acros…
Report describes Community-Based Testing Sites program for SARS-CoV-2 in the United States
Report describes community COVID-19 testing sites across the United States
A descriptive report outlines the Community-Based Testing Sites program for SARS-CoV-2 testing in the United States. No study outcomes, effe…
A new report describes the Community-Based Testing Sites program created to provide COVID-19 testing across the United States.
CDC surveillance report tracks circulating SARS-CoV-2 variants in the United States
U.S. health officials continue tracking COVID-19 variants through surveillance program
A CDC surveillance report describes monitoring of SARS-CoV-2 variants circulating among cases in the United States. No specific results on v…
U.S. health officials keep tracking COVID-19 virus changes through a nationwide surveillance program that monitors how the virus spreads acr…
Experimental study assesses two methods to improve medical mask fit for SARS-CoV-2 protection
CDC tests two methods to improve fit of medical masks in lab experiments
An experimental study evaluated two ways to improve the fit of medical procedure masks to reduce SARS-CoV-2 transmission and exposure. The r…
CDC lab experiments test two methods to make medical procedure masks fit more snugly on the face to help block respiratory particles.
Observational report describes SARS-CoV-2 arrival testing for travelers at Alaska airports
Alaska airports tested arriving passengers for COVID-19, but results are not yet available
An observational report describes SARS-CoV-2 arrival testing for travelers at Alaska airports. No sample size, main results, or comparator w…
Alaska airports tested arriving passengers for COVID-19, but results are not yet available.
U.S. surveillance shows XBB and JN.1 Omicron descendants dominated SARS-CoV-2 circulation from May 2023 to September 2024
What COVID variants are circulating in the U.S.?
A U.S. surveillance report tracking SARS-CoV-2 variant circulation from May 2023 to September 2024 found circulating lineages were primarily…
A new report shows that from May 2023 through September 2024, the COVID-19 virus spreading in the U.S. was mostly descendants of the Omicron…
S-gene target monitoring may complement genomic surveillance for SARS-CoV-2 variant tracking
U.S. health officials find S-gene monitoring useful for tracking COVID-19 variants
A public health report suggests monitoring patterns of S-gene target failure and presence could serve as a useful complement to genomic surv…
U.S. health officials say watching for specific patterns in common PCR tests can quickly signal new virus variants without needing full sequ…
Symptom clusters from participatory surveillance data align with specific respiratory pathogens in Dutch and Italian cohorts
Can your cough tell you which virus you have? Symptom patterns may hold clues.
An observational cohort study of symptomatic participants in Dutch and Italian participatory surveillance platforms used Non-negative Matrix…
Certain cough and cold symptom patterns consistently point to specific viruses like SARS-CoV-2 or the flu across different European countrie…