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COVID-19 Cases Are Rising Nationwide—Know The Symptoms And How To Stay Safe
health12 days ago

COVID-19 Cases Are Rising Nationwide—Know The Symptoms And How To Stay Safe

COVID-19 infections are increasing across all 50 states as fall nears, with the South and West seeing stronger upticks and a seasonal peak expected in fall/winter. Common symptoms remain upper-respiratory (runny nose, congestion, sore throat, fever), with more severe cases causing breathing difficulties. Protection emphasizes air hygiene and vaccination (noted low uptake), plus antiviral options like Paxlovid and post-exposure Xocova when appropriate. If exposed or sick, test, stay home if positive, and consult a clinician for the best treatment.

via HuffPost|
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Winter Surge: States with Rising COVID Rates Mapped
health1 year ago

Winter Surge: States with Rising COVID Rates Mapped

As winter approaches, COVID-19 activity in the U.S. remains low, with the highest rates in the Midwest, according to wastewater data. States like New Mexico, Arizona, and Minnesota show higher viral activity, while Nevada, Hawaii, and California have the highest test positivity rates. Experts predict a potential increase in cases during winter due to indoor gatherings, but serious complications are expected to remain low due to vaccination and prior infections. The CDC advises maintaining preventive measures like vaccination, good hygiene, and improved ventilation to reduce the risk of illness.

via TODAY|
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"COVID Map Reveals States with Highest Positive Test Rates"
health2 years ago

"COVID Map Reveals States with Highest Positive Test Rates"

States in the New England, Central, Northern, and Pacific regions continue to have the highest rates of COVID-19 infections in the US, according to the latest data from the CDC. The overall positivity rate has decreased slightly, but the CDC warns that cases could increase during the winter months. Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming have the highest positivity rate, followed by New Jersey and New York. Southern and East Coast states have the lowest prevalence of positive test results. New mask mandates have been introduced in some states due to the emergence of new variants and a potential new wave of infections.

via Newsweek|
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COVID-19: Concerns Mount Over Lack of Vaccination as Older Adults Dominate Hospitalizations
health2 years ago

COVID-19: Concerns Mount Over Lack of Vaccination as Older Adults Dominate Hospitalizations

Maps produced by the CDC show that states in New England, central, northern, and Pacific regions have the highest prevalence of COVID-19 infections, while southern and East Coast states have the lowest positivity rates. The overall positivity rate in the US has slightly declined, indicating a stabilization of infections. However, the CDC warns that cases could increase during the winter months. Hospitalizations have largely stabilized as well, with a decline in total hospitalizations nationwide. The CDC emphasizes the importance of prevention as the respiratory virus season begins.

via Newsweek|
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"Cayuga Health System Implements Mandatory Mask Policy Once More"
health3 years ago

"Cayuga Health System Implements Mandatory Mask Policy Once More"

Cayuga Health System (CHS) facilities in New York will reinstate a mask mandate starting September 7 due to the emergence of a new COVID-19 subvariant, EG.5, which has led to an increase in positive cases among staff members and higher levels of SARS-CoV-2 detected in community wastewater testing. Infection rates have been rising in the county, with 59 positive cases reported in the seven days prior to August 30. Hospitalizations remain low, and CHS will provide surgical masks at facility entrances without implementing additional screening procedures or plexiglass barriers.

via The Ithaca Voice|
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The Impact of Lockdowns on COVID-19 Infection Rates
health3 years ago

The Impact of Lockdowns on COVID-19 Infection Rates

Researchers have developed a computer vision-based approach to analyze COVID-19 mortality data and infer how infection rates changed on the day a lockdown or similar measure was introduced. By using a deconvolution method for epidemiology, the model can work back from death rate data to the daily incidence rate. The approach has been successfully used to identify the timing of lockdowns, travel restrictions, and mask mandates in various European countries. This method could be valuable in assessing the effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions in reducing infection rates during future epidemics and pandemics.

via Medical Xpress|
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CDC Reveals Final 2022 Estimates: How Many Americans Remain COVID-Free?
health3 years ago

CDC Reveals Final 2022 Estimates: How Many Americans Remain COVID-Free?

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 4 U.S. adults and older teens had not contracted COVID-19 by the end of 2022, while 77.5% had antibodies from at least one prior infection. The CDC estimates that by December 2022, 96.7% of Americans aged 16 and older had antibodies either from vaccination, surviving the virus, or a combination of both. Seniors had the lowest proportion of people with prior infections, while young adults and teens had the highest. Rates of prior infections were similar among men and women, and among Black and White individuals. Asian Americans had the smallest proportion of people with antibodies, while Hispanic individuals had the highest. The CDC's findings highlight the need to measure the additional protection provided by COVID booster shots.

via CBS News|
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