Survey examines transportation risk behaviors among high school students in the United States
What transportation risks are high school students taking? A new survey asks
An observational survey report describes transportation risk behaviors among high school students in the United States. No specific results,…
A new survey asks high school students across the U.S. about their transportation risks, from distracted driving to not wearing seatbelts.
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.
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.
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…
COVID-19 outbreak in correctional facility linked to visiting dental provider exposure
COVID-19 outbreak in correctional facility linked to visiting dental provider
An observational outbreak report describes a COVID-19 outbreak among incarcerated persons in a correctional facility following exposure by a…
A visiting dental provider's presence at a correctional facility was linked to a reported COVID-19 outbreak among incarcerated people.
Provisional 2020 US data show 15.9% increase in age-adjusted death rate, COVID-19 third leading cause
How much did death rates rise in 2020? COVID-19 became the third leading cause
Provisional US mortality data for 2020 show a 15.9% increase in the age-adjusted death rate. COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death, …
In 2020, the U.S. death rate jumped 15.9%, making COVID-19 the third leading cause while revealing that Black, American Indian, and Hispanic…
Analysis describes characteristics of e-cigarettes confiscated in California and North Carolina high schools
What's in the vapes schools are taking from students?
An observational analysis described the characteristics of e-cigarette or vaping products confiscated on public high school grounds in Calif…
A new report examines vaping products seized from high school students in California and North Carolina, yet it does not share the specific …
Analysis of 114,411 COVID-19-associated deaths in the United States during 2020
Analysis reports over 114,000 COVID-19-associated deaths in the United States
An observational analysis of persons who died from COVID-19 in the United States reported 114,411 deaths during May-August 2020. The study d…
114,411 COVID-19-associated deaths were reported in the United States during the four-month period in the year 2020.
COVID-19 outbreak reported among attendees at overnight high school summer retreat in Wisconsin
What happens when teens gather overnight? A COVID-19 outbreak shows the risk
An outbreak investigation report describes a COVID-19 outbreak among attendees at an overnight high school summer retreat in Wisconsin. The …
A COVID-19 outbreak occurred among teens at an overnight high school retreat in Wisconsin, proving the virus can still spread in close-conta…
Observational report examines COVID-19 mitigation behavior prevalence by age among US adults
How did COVID-19 safety behaviors differ between younger and older adults?
An observational report described the prevalence of COVID-19 mitigation behaviors by age group among adults in the United States. No specifi…
A new report describes how often adults across the United States used masks and social distancing to stay safe from COVID-19 during April-Ju…
Analysis finds 6% of adults hospitalized with COVID-19 were health care personnel
Study finds 6% of adults hospitalized with COVID-19 were health care workers
An observational analysis of COVID-19 hospitalization data from 13 sites found that 6% of hospitalized adults were health care personnel. Th…
About 6% of adults hospitalized with COVID-19 in 13 states were health care workers, showing they made up a noticeable part of the patient g…
Survey of Delaware primary election poll workers highlights infection prevention gaps
Did safety measures work at the polls? A survey of election workers found gaps
A survey of poll workers during Delaware's September 15, 2020 primary election assessed the implementation of CDC guidance. The main finding…
A survey of Delaware election workers found gaps in their infection prevention efforts during the 2020 primary election.