COVID-19 outbreak associated with attendance at a recreational hockey game in Florida
COVID-19 outbreak linked to recreational hockey game in Florida
An observational outbreak investigation found that a COVID-19 outbreak occurred among individuals associated with a recreational hockey game…
Florida health officials linked a COVID-19 outbreak to a recreational hockey game, showing the virus can spread in group settings.
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. No spec…
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…
Observational data examines unintentional fall death rates in older adults
National data tracks fall-related deaths among older adults in the United States
An observational study using National Vital Statistics System data examined unintentional fall death rates in persons aged 65 years and olde…
National data tracks fall-related deaths among older adults in the United States to help public health officials understand the scope of thi…
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…
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. The report did not specify sample …
Delta variant COVID-19 cases are increasing in Mesa County, Colorado, prompting health officials to monitor the spread closely.
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. The ou…
A new COVID-19 outbreak in a Texas federal prison infected both vaccinated and unvaccinated people, showing how the virus spreads in crowded…
Report examines HIV preexposure prophylaxis awareness among Hispanic or Latino persons in the US
Report examines HIV prevention awareness among Hispanic and Latino people in the US
A report describes awareness of HIV preexposure prophylaxis among Hispanic or Latino persons in the United States. Key study details, includ…
A new report highlights the need for more complete research to understand HIV prevention awareness among Hispanic and Latino people in the U…
Worldwide routine vaccination coverage in 2020 reported in observational data
How did routine vaccination coverage change worldwide during 2020?
An observational report describes worldwide routine vaccination coverage in 2020. The report does not provide specific population size, comp…
A new report examines how routine vaccination coverage changed worldwide during 2020 as health systems faced immense strain from the pandemi…
Case report associates heavy metal poisonings with cakes decorated with luster dusts
Could decorative cake dusts be linked to heavy metal poisonings?
A case report from Rhode Island and Missouri describes an association between heavy metal poisonings and consumption of cakes decorated with…
Health officials warn that decorative cake dusts used on desserts may be linked to heavy metal poisonings after identifying specific cases.
Homicide is a leading cause of death among American Indians and Alaska Natives
What is the leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaska Natives?
A U.S. surveillance summary reports homicide as a leading cause of death among American Indians and Alaska Natives, with intimate partner vi…
Homicide is a leading cause of death for American Indians and Alaska Natives, with intimate partner violence contributing to many of these d…
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. from March to December 2020 found Hispanic or Latino patients had the h…
Across every U.S. region in 2020, Hispanic or Latino patients faced the highest rates of hospitalization for COVID-19, with the largest gap …
Influenza A(H3N2) outbreak reported on a university campus in Michigan
University campus in Michigan reports influenza A(H3N2) outbreak
An outbreak report describes an influenza A(H3N2) outbreak on a university campus in Michigan. Key details regarding the population size, in…
Michigan university campus reports an influenza A(H3N2) outbreak, reminding students and staff that flu season is ongoing and outbreaks can …