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STUDY: 82% of early virus infections in Los Angeles originated from Europe

Thu, 2020-10-08 17:04 — mike kraft

Genomic Characteristics and Transmission Routes of SARS-CoV-2 in Southern California This case series examines the genomic characteristics of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections and transmission routes during the early stages of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak in Los Angeles, California.

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Could The Live Flu Vaccine Help Fight Off COVID-19?

Thu, 2020-10-08 16:40 — mike kraft

Could The Live Flu Vaccine Help You Fight Off COVID-19? There's evidence that certain vaccines boost the body's defense against many kinds of illness. Scientists are investigating whether this benefit extends to protection from COVID-19. NPR.org

In case you were still procrastinating getting a flu shot this year, here's another reason to make it a priority.

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Nevada Halts Use of Rapid Coronavirus Tests in Nursing Homes, Citing Inaccuracies

Thu, 2020-10-08 09:53 — mike kraft

Nevada has ordered its nursing facilities to immediately suspend the use of two rapid tests for the coronavirus, manufactured by companies Quidel and Becton, Dickinson and Company, after the tests’ performance was found to be lacking, according to a directive issued on Friday by the state’s department of health.

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A Global Data Effort Probes Whether Covid Causes Diabetes

Wed, 2020-10-07 20:04 — mike kraft

A Global Data Effort Probes Whether Covid Causes Diabetes Dozens of case reports have hinted that the coronavirus might trigger the onset of diabetes in people with no history of the disease. Megan Molteni Wired

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Lilly seeks emergency use of its antibody drug for COVID-19

Wed, 2020-10-07 17:46 — mike kraft

Lilly seeks emergency use of its antibody drug for COVID-19 A drug company says it has asked the U.S. government to allow emergency use of an experimental antibody therapy based on early results from a study that suggested the drug reduced symptoms, the... AP NEWS

A drug company says it has asked the U.S. government to allow emergency use of an experimental antibody therapy based on early results from a study that suggested the drug reduced symptoms, the amount of virus, hospitalizations and ER visits for patients with mild or moderate COVID-19.

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Researchers tout COVID-19 testing efficacy innovation

Wed, 2020-10-07 15:18 — mike kraft

Researchers tout COVID-19 testing efficacy innovation - Homeland Preparedness News National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) researchers maintain they have developed a means of increasing primary SARS-CoV-2 virus testing sensitivity to help identify those who are asymptomatic. Findings published in Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry outlined a mathematical technique for … Read More » Douglas Clark Homeland Preparedness News

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Abbott says new data shows rapid COVID-19 test used at White House is highly accurate

Wed, 2020-10-07 13:45 — mike kraft

Abbott says new data shows rapid COVID-19 test used at White House is highly accurate Abbott Laboratories on Wednesday released early data from a study on the accuracy of its ID NOW COVID-19 test, which is used in the White House, that could help alleviate concerns the diagnostic frequently fails to detect the virus. Manojna Maddipatla, Carl O’Donnell U.S.

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STUDY: Adult patients suffering complains 2 months after non-critical COVID-19 bouts

Tue, 2020-10-06 17:45 — mike kraft

https://www.clinicalmicrobiologyandinfection.com/article/S1198-743X(20)30606-6/fulltext

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Updates: White House approves FDA coronavirus vaccine standards it tried to derail

Tue, 2020-10-06 17:09 — mike kraft

Live updates: Senior military officials quarantining after Coast Guard admiral tests positive for covid-19 The FDA's guidelines would have made it almost impossible for a vaccine to be cleared before Election Day, as Trump has promised. Teo Armus, Jennifer Hassan, Adam Taylor, Lateshia Beachum, Paulina Villegas, Hannah Denham Washington Post

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EU reviewing Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in real time

Tue, 2020-10-06 09:55 — mike kraft

EU reviewing Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in real time The European health regulator is reviewing a COVID-19 vaccine being developed by Pfizer <PFE.N> and BioNTech <22UAy.F> in real time, days after launching a similar assessment process for AstraZeneca's <AZN.L> vaccine. Reuters Staff U.S.

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