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. No spe…
A new report describes how COVID-19 antigen tests performed for people with and without symptoms at two university campuses.
CDC Emergency Management Program activities described in non-research publication
What does the CDC's emergency management program actually do?
A non-research publication describes CDC Emergency Management Program activities in a worldwide setting. No study design, population, or spe…
A new report confirms the CDC runs an emergency management program worldwide, but it offers no results on whether those activities actually …
Observational data on cohabitation history among US women aged 22-44 years
How many women in their 20s, 30s, and 40s have lived with a male partner?
An observational study examined the percentage of US women aged 22-44 years who have ever cohabited with an opposite-sex partner. The specif…
A new report tracks how many women aged 22 to 44 across the United States have ever lived with an opposite-sex partner.
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. N…
A new coronavirus variant could make the U.S. pandemic worse this spring, prompting health officials to urge continued precautions like mask…
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. No specific population size, intervent…
An Indiana university faced a COVID-19 outbreak on campus, forcing administrators to act without a perfect playbook during the pandemic.
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.
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. skilled nursing facilities participating in…
The Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program delivered its first COVID-19 vaccine doses to skilled nursing facilities in the U.S. dur…
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…
Direct observation of face mask use at six U.S. universities with mask mandates
What happened when six universities required masks? The study doesn't say
A descriptive observational report examined face mask use at six U.S. universities with mask mandates. The report describes conducting obser…
Six universities required masks, and researchers directly observed students and staff to see if rules translated into real-world action.
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System collects health behavior data from US high school students
National survey tracks health behaviors among U.S. high school students
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System collects data on health behaviors among high school students in grades 9-12 in the United States…
A national survey tracks health behaviors among U.S. high school students to monitor trends in substance use, physical activity, and mental …
Medicare beneficiaries experienced decline in vaccine receipt during COVID-19 pandemic
Medicare beneficiaries received fewer vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic, report finds
An observational report found that Medicare beneficiaries in the United States experienced a decline in vaccine receipt during 2020. No quan…
Medicare beneficiaries received fewer routine vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic, a recent report confirms.
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. No speci…
A new report describes COVID-19 safety measures like masks and ventilation used by non-healthcare workplaces in the United States.