White House expands access to COVID-19 antivirals
Weekly prescriptions for oral COVID-19 antivirals rose from about 27,000 to more than 182,000 in 7 weeks. source
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News Scan for May 25, 2022
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News Scan for May 23, 2022
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Persistent multiple organ damage noted with COVID-19
COVID-19 patients had persistent signs of heart and lung involvement, inflammation, and clotting. source
Vaccination after infection may cut risk of long COVID-19
A large study shows a 12.8% long COVID decline after the first dose and an 8.8% drop after the second. source
Kids' COVID syndrome—MIS-C—less severe in Omicron
Compared with Omicron, MIS-C rate was 14 times higher amid Alpha and 13 times higher during Delta. source
CDC: COVID survivors struggle with pulmonary embolisms, breathing issues
The agency also alerts clinicians about COVID-19 rebound after Paxlovid. source
Pfizer reports strong COVID vaccine protection in kids under 5, will file with FDA
FDA advisers will meet in a few weeks to discuss emergency use of 3 doses. source
News Scan for May 20, 2022
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COVAX urges better vaccine rollout in lower-income countries
Only 16% of people in low-income countries have received a single COVID vaccine dose. source
News Scan for May 19, 2022
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As US battles COVID rise, officials press for resources for next surge
Officials say funds are needed to get vaccines and treatments ready for potential fall and winter activity. source
On-campus COVID-19 measures couldn't contain Omicron
Though vaccination protected against severe illness, it did not prevent rapid spread, the authors say. source
Estrogen treatment linked to reduced COVID-19 mortality
Researchers looked at women who received prescriptions for hormone replacement therapy or combined oral contraceptive pill. source