Case report describes COVID-19 transmission among high school football team members in Florida
COVID-19 transmission reported among members of a high school football team
A case report describes transmission of COVID-19 among members of a high school football team in Florida. The report does not provide specif…
COVID-19 spread among members of a Florida high school football team, showing the virus can move through close-contact sports.
Serial COVID-19 testing and genome sequencing in nursing facilities led to early infection identification
Serial testing and virus sequencing helped identify COVID-19 early in nursing homes
An observational report from two skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota found that implementing serial COVID-19 testing and virus whole gen…
Frequent testing and virus sequencing helped nursing homes in Minnesota spot COVID-19 cases earlier than usual.
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…
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.
Regional analysis examines coccidioidomycosis incidence in California
Health officials report on Valley fever cases in California
An observational report analyzed coccidioidomycosis incidence in California. Specific study population, intervention, and main results were …
California health officials released a regional analysis of Valley fever cases, providing an update on where this fungal infection has been …
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.
Surveillance report describes emergency department visits for harmful algal bloom exposure
Health officials track emergency visits linked to harmful algal blooms
A surveillance report from the United States describes emergency department visits related to harmful algal bloom exposure. No specific data…
Health officials released a report tracking emergency department visits in the United States linked to harmful algal bloom exposure.
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. No effect size, …
COVID-19 cases rose at Chicago University after spring break 2021, showing how travel and gatherings can be linked to virus spread.
Surveillance summary describes health care provision for 9/11-related conditions
Health program continues providing care for 9/11 responders and survivors
This surveillance summary describes health care provision for 9/11-related health conditions through the World Trade Center Health Program s…
Since 2011, the World Trade Center Health Program has provided health care for 9/11-related conditions among responders and survivors.
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. The stu…
A California study is tracking long-term health problems in adults who recovered from COVID-19, though specific results are not yet public.
Foodborne disease transmission decreased during COVID-19 pandemic in U.S. surveillance network
Did food poisoning cases drop during the pandemic's first year?
An observational surveillance report from 10 U.S. sites found decreased transmission of foodborne diseases during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic…
Food poisoning reports dropped during the first year of the pandemic, according to a public health tracking network monitoring 10 U.S. sites…
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.