BinaxNOW Rapid Antigen Test Performance Evaluated at Arizona Community Testing Sites
Researchers evaluated a rapid COVID-19 test at two community sites in Arizona.
An evaluation study assessed the performance of the Abbott BinaxNOW rapid antigen test for SARS-CoV-2 infection at two community-based testi…
A new report describes the performance of the BinaxNOW rapid antigen test on specimens collected from persons at two community testing sites…
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…
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. No…
Even in rooms full of vaccinated people, COVID-19 can still spread from person to person at large indoor events like conventions.
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. This is an observational …
A single choir practice in Washington sickened many attendees, showing how quickly the virus spreads indoors when people gather to sing.
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.
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. No comparative data, clinical outcomes,…
Minnesota health officials confirmed the presence of the B.1.1.7 coronavirus variant in eight local residents, signaling its arrival in the …
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. Key study details, includ…
Communities must consistently use safety measures like masking and distancing, because collective behavior directly shapes the virus's impac…
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. cities. The…
A new report tracks COVID-19 infections among residents and staff in homeless shelters across four U.S. cities, highlighting the need for mo…
Case series identifies 10 persons with Omicron variant infection within 90 days of Delta infection
Small report finds 10 people got Omicron variant soon after Delta infection
A descriptive case series identified 10 persons across four states who were infected with the SARS-CoV-2 Omicron variant within 90 days of a…
Ten people in four states caught the Omicron variant within 90 days of a recent Delta infection, confirming this sequence can happen.
Retrospective study finds 61% of vaccinated, boostered individuals neutralize Wuhan-Hu-1 SARS-CoV-2 variant
How well do vaccine antibodies fight different COVID variants?
A retrospective cohort study of 100 vaccinated and boostered individuals found 61% effectively neutralized the Wuhan-Hu-1 SARS-CoV-2 variant…
Most vaccinated people's antibodies stopped the original virus, but only a few could also block newer variants like Beta, Delta, and Omicron…
Measures for COVID-19 prevention and treatment in immunocompromised persons reviewed.
How can immunocompromised people protect themselves from COVID-19?
A review of measures for SARS-CoV-2 infection in immunocompromised persons in the United States is presented. The study type, population det…
Immunocompromised people need tailored strategies to prevent and treat COVID-19, but a new report says we still lack concrete evidence on th…
Observational study finds pregnant women with SARS-CoV-2 infection more likely to need ICU care and ventilation
Does COVID-19 hit pregnant women harder? New data suggests it might.
An observational study of pregnant and nonpregnant women with laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection in the United States found pregnant …
Pregnant women with confirmed COVID-19 are more likely to require intensive care unit admission and mechanical ventilation than nonpregnant …