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Infectious Disease
Surveillance report describes characteristics of US health care personnel with COVID-19
What do we know about healthcare workers who caught COVID-19?
A US surveillance report describes demographic characteristics, underlying medical conditions, and hospital admissions among health care per…
A new report profiles healthcare workers who caught COVID-19, revealing their ages, health conditions, and whether they needed hospital care…
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Rapid COVID-19 spread reported on university campus despite implementing CDC guidance measures
Did COVID-19 spread fast on a college campus despite safety rules?
An observational report from a university campus in North Carolina found rapid spread of COVID-19 occurred despite implementing measures con…
A North Carolina university saw COVID-19 spread quickly among students even after following all CDC safety guidelines for colleges.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against hospitalizations stable but declined against new infections in New York adults
In New York, COVID vaccines kept protecting against hospital stays but not infections
An observational study of adults in New York found COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness against hospitalizations remained stable, while effectiven…
In New York, COVID vaccines kept preventing hospital stays but lost power against catching new infections among adults in late 2021.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Spring Break 2021 Associated with COVID-19 Case Influx at Chicago University
University COVID-19 cases increased after spring break, observational report finds
An observational report from Chicago University's population found an influx of COVID-19 cases following spring break 2021.
COVID-19 cases rose at Chicago University after spring break 2021, showing how travel and gatherings can be linked to virus spread.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Observational study examines post-acute sequelae in recovered COVID-19 patients in Long Beach
California study examines long-term symptoms in adults who recovered from COVID-19
An observational study in Long Beach, California, examined post-acute sequelae identification in adults who recovered from COVID-19.
A California study is tracking long-term health problems in adults who recovered from COVID-19, though specific results are not yet public.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Laboratory modeling suggests distanced aircraft seating reduces SARS-CoV-2 exposure by 23% to 57%
Does leaving airplane middle seats empty actually reduce COVID-19 exposure?
A laboratory modeling study using bacteriophage aerosol in simulated aircraft cabins found that keeping middle seats vacant reduced estimate…
Keeping airplane middle seats empty reduced simulated virus exposure by 23% to 57% in lab models compared to fully occupied cabins.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Unvaccinated nursing facility residents and staff had higher COVID-19 infection risk during R.1 variant outbreak
COVID-19 outbreak in nursing facility shows higher infection risk for unvaccinated individuals
An observational outbreak investigation at a Kentucky skilled nursing facility found unvaccinated residents and healthcare personnel had 3.0…
Researchers studied a COVID-19 outbreak at a Kentucky nursing facility after a vaccination program.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Mask requirements and ventilation improvements associated with lower COVID-19 incidence in Georgia elementary schools
Did masks and better air help keep Georgia elementary schools safer from COVID-19?
An observational study in Georgia elementary schools during November-December 2020 found COVID-19 incidence was 37% lower with teacher/staff…
Georgia elementary schools requiring masks and better ventilation saw 37% to 48% lower COVID-19 rates during a 2020 surge.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
High school COVID-19 testing programs in Utah associated with 3.2% positivity and preserved activities
Can COVID testing keep high school sports and classes running?
An observational study of 59,552 high school students in Utah evaluated two COVID-19 testing programs from November 2020 to March 2021.
Utah high schools kept 95% of sports events and saved over 100,000 student-days by testing nearly 60,000 students for COVID-19.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Observational data show 57% of U.S. adults received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose by May 2021
Why are younger adults getting vaccinated more slowly than older Americans?
An observational study of U.S. adults from December 2020 to May 2021 found 57% had received at least one COVID-19 vaccine dose.
By May 2021, 57% of U.S. adults were vaccinated, but younger adults lagged behind older Americans in both coverage and speed of uptake.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Observational study suggests face mask use in indoor settings may help protect against COVID-19
Study finds mask use in indoor public settings helps protect against COVID-19 infection
An observational study in indoor public settings in California found face mask or respirator use was associated with protection against COVI…
Wearing face masks or respirators in indoor public settings helps protect against COVID-19 infection, according to new findings.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
COVID-19 outbreak linked to Delta variant reported at Oklahoma gymnastics facility
How did a gymnastics facility become a COVID-19 outbreak site?
An outbreak investigation report describes a COVID-19 outbreak associated with the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant among individuals at…
A gymnastics facility in Oklahoma became a COVID-19 outbreak site linked to the Delta variant, proving indoor athletic spaces can spread the…
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Questions about SARS-CoV-2 infection
Can the FindPart-w model help identify which SARS-CoV-2 lineage group my child has?
Yes, the FindPart-w model can identify SARS-CoV-2 lineage groups, but it is a research tool not yet available for individual patient use.
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