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Infectious Disease
Observational report describes analysis of COVID-19 percent positivity trends by age in US hotspot counties
What happened to COVID-19 test positivity in hotspot counties? An analysis was described
An observational report described an analysis of temporal trends in COVID-19 percent positivity by age group in US hotspot counties.
A new report analyzes how COVID-19 test positivity rates changed by age group in hotspot counties before and after they were flagged as hots…
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Community mitigation strategies may influence SARS-CoV-2 transmission and deaths
What happens when communities don't follow COVID-19 safety measures?
A community-based analysis examined the role of implementing and adhering to mitigation strategies for SARS-CoV-2.
Communities must consistently use safety measures like masking and distancing, because collective behavior directly shapes the virus's impac…
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Mesa County, Colorado reports increase in COVID-19 Delta variant cases
What's happening with COVID-19 in Mesa County? Delta variant cases are increasing
A report from Mesa County, Colorado documented an increase in COVID-19 cases caused by the Delta variant.
Delta variant COVID-19 cases are increasing in Mesa County, Colorado, prompting health officials to monitor the spread closely.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Delta variant outbreak reported in Texas federal prison among vaccinated and unvaccinated persons
Delta variant outbreak hits Texas prison, infecting both vaccinated and unvaccinated people
An outbreak report describes SARS-CoV-2 B.1.617.2 (Delta) variant infections among incarcerated persons in a federal prison in Texas.
A new COVID-19 outbreak in a Texas federal prison infected both vaccinated and unvaccinated people, showing how the virus spreads in crowded…
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Observational study finds racial disparities in COVID-19 hospitalizations peaked in mid-2020
Which patients faced the highest COVID-19 hospitalization rates in 2020?
An observational study of hospitalized COVID-19 patients in the U.S.
Across every U.S. region in 2020, Hispanic or Latino patients faced the highest rates of hospitalization for COVID-19, with the largest gap …
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
COVID-19 outbreak described among farmworkers in Okanogan County, Washington
What happened when COVID-19 hit farmworkers in Washington?
An outbreak report describes a COVID-19 outbreak among farmworkers in Okanogan County, Washington.
A new report confirms a COVID-19 outbreak spread among farmworkers in Washington's Okanogan County.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Case series describes COVID-19-associated Mucormycosis in Arkansas patients
What happens when COVID-19 patients in Arkansas develop a rare fungal infection?
A descriptive case series reported cases of COVID-19-associated Mucormycosis in Arkansas.
Doctors in Arkansas report that some patients recovering from COVID-19 also developed a rare and serious fungal infection called mucormycosi…
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Maryland investigation identifies two linked COVID-19 clusters involving B.1.351 variant
Health officials identify two linked clusters of COVID-19 variant B.1.351 in Maryland
An observational report describes two linked clusters of COVID-19 cases identified as the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.351 variant in Maryland.
Maryland health officials found two linked clusters of the B.1.351 COVID-19 variant, confirming the virus is present in the state.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Mucormycosis cases described in Honduras during the COVID-19 pandemic
What happened to COVID-19 patients in Honduras with rare fungal infections?
A descriptive case series from Honduras reported mucormycosis cases occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Doctors in Honduras reported rare black fungus infections in COVID-19 patients, prompting a warning for clinicians to watch for this aggress…
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Omicron emergence in US linked to trends in COVID-19 severity and healthcare use
Did the Omicron variant change how sick people got from COVID-19?
An observational study in the United States examined trends in disease severity and healthcare utilization during the emergence of the Omicr…
A new U.S. study tracks how severe COVID-19 became and how much healthcare people needed when the Omicron variant started spreading.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Guidance outlines five factors for layered COVID-19 prevention in varied communities
What five factors should guide your community's COVID-19 prevention plan?
A guidance document proposes a framework for developing layered COVID-19 prevention strategies, focusing on five critical factors for commun…
Create a smart COVID-19 defense by weighing five key factors that match your local virus spread and vaccination levels.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Poison center reports for cleaner and disinfectant exposures increased substantially in March 2020
Did calls about cleaning product exposures spike during the pandemic?
A U.S. surveillance analysis of poison center calls found a substantial increase in reported exposures to cleaners and disinfectants beginni…
Cleaning product exposure calls to U.S. poison centers rose sharply starting in March 2020, signaling a shift in how we use everyday househo…
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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