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Infectious Disease
Correctional facility employee contracted COVID-19 after brief exposures to six infected persons
Can brief encounters spread COVID-19? One prison worker's story raises questions
A case report describes a single correctional facility employee who contracted COVID-19 after multiple brief encounters with six incarcerate…
A correctional worker caught COVID-19 after brief encounters with six infected people, raising questions about how much contact is needed to…
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Report describes Major League Baseball's response to COVID-19 outbreak among players
How did Major League Baseball handle a COVID-19 outbreak among its players?
A report describes Major League Baseball's response to a COVID-19 outbreak among its players in the United States.
A new report details how Major League Baseball handled a COVID-19 outbreak among its players, focusing on the protocols, testing, and isolat…
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
COVID-19 antigen test performance evaluated in asymptomatic and symptomatic university populations
Study examines COVID-19 antigen test performance at two universities
A report described the evaluation of COVID-19 antigen-based tests in asymptomatic and symptomatic persons at two university campuses.
A new report describes how COVID-19 antigen tests performed for people with and without symptoms at two university campuses.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Modeling suggests B.1.1.7 variant may increase U.S. pandemic trajectory in coming months
Could a new coronavirus variant make the U.S. pandemic worse this spring?
A U.S. modeling report suggests the SARS-CoV-2 B.1.1.7 variant has the potential to increase the pandemic trajectory in the coming months.
A new coronavirus variant could make the U.S. pandemic worse this spring, prompting health officials to urge continued precautions like mask…
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
University campus in Indiana reports COVID-19 outbreak response
How did one university handle a COVID-19 outbreak on campus?
An outbreak report describes a university's response to a COVID-19 outbreak on its campus in Indiana.
An Indiana university faced a COVID-19 outbreak on campus, forcing administrators to act without a perfect playbook during the pandemic.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Observational study describes sexual orientation disparities in COVID-19 risk factors among US adults
Study examines sexual orientation disparities in COVID-19 risk factors across racial groups
An observational report using Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data describes sexual orientation disparities in risk factors for a…
A new report finds that risk factors for severe COVID-19 outcomes differ based on sexual orientation across racial groups in the U.S.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
COVID-19 vaccination coverage in skilled nursing facilities during initial Pharmacy Partnership program month
Early COVID-19 vaccination program reached skilled nursing facilities in the U.S
An observational report describes COVID-19 vaccination receipt among residents and staff of U.S.
The Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program delivered its first COVID-19 vaccine doses to skilled nursing facilities in the U.S. dur…
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
COVID-19 vaccination intent increased among prioritized US adults in late 2020
Did more people want the COVID-19 vaccine as it became available?
An observational report of US adults prioritized for early COVID-19 vaccination found increases in vaccination intent and decreases in nonin…
Vaccine willingness grew among U.S. adults prioritized for early shots between September and December 2020, while fewer people said they wou…
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Observational report describes COVID-19 hazard control use in US non-healthcare workplaces
Report describes COVID-19 safety measures used in non-healthcare workplaces
An observational report describes the use of hazard controls for COVID-19 prevention among workers in US non-healthcare workplaces.
A new report describes COVID-19 safety measures like masks and ventilation used by non-healthcare workplaces in the United States.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Observational report notes reduction in COVID-19 mechanical ventilation after Israel's vaccination program
Did Israel's COVID-19 vaccination program reduce the need for ventilators?
An observational report from Israel noted a reduction in the number of COVID-19 patients requiring mechanical ventilation following the impl…
Israel's national vaccination campaign was followed by a reduction in COVID-19 patients needing mechanical ventilation to help them breathe.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
COVID-19 outbreak reported among attendees of indoor high-intensity exercise classes in Chicago
COVID-19 outbreak linked to indoor high-intensity exercise classes in Chicago
An observational outbreak investigation at a Chicago exercise facility reported COVID-19 transmission among attendees of indoor high-intensi…
Chicago officials investigated a COVID-19 outbreak linked to indoor high-intensity exercise classes at one local fitness facility.
CDC
Apr 6, 2026
Infectious Disease
Observational study finds mask mandates and restaurant dining associated with COVID-19 case and death growth changes
Did mask rules and restaurant reopenings change COVID-19's path?
An observational study of U.S. counties from March to December 2020 found changes in COVID-19 case and death growth rates were associated wi…
A new report finds that changes in COVID-19 cases and deaths were associated with the timing of mask mandates and restaurant reopening rules…
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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