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Infectious Disease
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.
Alaska airports tested arriving passengers for COVID-19, but results are not yet available.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Safety monitoring finds 97% nonserious reactions to Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, detects 17 thrombotic events
Safety monitoring finds most reactions to Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine were not serious
A safety monitoring report of nearly 8 million Janssen COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in the United States found 97% of reported reacti…
Safety monitoring of nearly 8 million Johnson & Johnson vaccine doses found that 97% of reported reactions were not serious.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Omicron Variant Outbreak Reported Among Attendees at New York City Convention
Omicron variant outbreak linked to convention attendance in New York City
An outbreak investigation report describes an outbreak of SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant infections among persons in a social network attending …
Health officials linked an Omicron outbreak in New York City to a recent convention, showing how the virus spreads quickly in crowded social…
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
SARS-CoV-2 transmission observed at large indoor convention in highly vaccinated population
Can COVID still spread at crowded events, even among vaccinated people?
An observational study in a highly vaccinated population attending a large indoor convention found that SARS-CoV-2 transmission occurred.
Even in rooms full of vaccinated people, COVID-19 can still spread from person to person at large indoor events like conventions.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
SARS-CoV-2 infection prevalence assessed in homeless shelter residents and staff across four U.S. cities
Study examines COVID-19 infection rates in homeless shelters across four U.S. cities
An observational report assessed SARS-CoV-2 infection prevalence among residents and staff in homeless shelters across four U.S.
A new report tracks COVID-19 infections among residents and staff in homeless shelters across four U.S. cities, highlighting the need for mo…
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Case report describes high SARS-CoV-2 attack rate following choir practice exposure
How did one choir practice lead to a high rate of COVID-19 spread?
A case report of 61 persons attending a choir practice in Washington state observed a high SARS-CoV-2 attack rate.
A single choir practice in Washington sickened many attendees, showing how quickly the virus spreads indoors when people gather to sing.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
COVID-19 Management Assessment Tool Used in Louisiana Correctional Facilities
How well are prisons and jails in Louisiana tracking COVID-19?
A report described the use of the COVID-19 Management Assessment and Response tool in correctional and detention facilities in Louisiana.
A new report checks how Louisiana prisons and jails are tracking COVID-19 cases and understanding public health guidance, though specific re…
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
COVID-19 Cases Described in U.S. Correctional Facilities and Detention Centers
What happened when COVID-19 hit hundreds of US prisons and detention centers?
An observational report described confirmed COVID-19 cases among incarcerated or detained persons and staff across 420 U.S.
A new report confirms COVID-19 spread across 420 US prisons and detention centers, affecting both incarcerated people and staff in a widespr…
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
First reported SARS-CoV-2 infections in companion animals in the United States
Can cats get COVID-19? Two New York pets test positive
A case report from New York describes the first two companion animals (domestic cats) in the United States with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infecti…
Two New York cats are the first companion animals in the United States to test positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Surveillance report describes underlying health conditions in US COVID-19 cases
What health conditions are most common among people with COVID-19?
A US surveillance report provides observational data on underlying health conditions among COVID-19 cases.
A new U.S. report describes the most common underlying health conditions found among people with COVID-19 as of May 30, 2020.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Universal COVID-19 testing in West Virginia nursing homes used to slow infection spread
West Virginia nursing homes used universal COVID-19 testing to slow infection spread
A field report describes the use of universal COVID-19 testing for residents and staff in West Virginia nursing homes.
West Virginia nursing homes slowed infection spread by testing all residents and staff, regardless of symptoms, to find cases early and prot…
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7 identified in eight specimens from Minnesota residents
What does finding the B.1.1.7 variant in Minnesota mean for us?
A case series of eight specimens from Minnesota residents identified the SARS-CoV-2 variant B.1.1.7.
Minnesota health officials confirmed the presence of the B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant in eight local residents, signaling its arrival in 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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