This COVID-19 roundup details new results from a trial of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the effects of early convalescent plasma, and rates of in-school transmission.
In a recent study, researchers investigated the transmission of COVID-19 from presymptomatic and asymptomatic individuals. The findings suggest we may not be doing enough to stop the spread of the virus.
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The FDA released a letter to clinical providers warning that several molecular tests for COVID-19 may result in false negatives and offers recommendations.
This COVID-19 roundup discusses rates of anaphylaxis following vaccination against COVID-19, contraindications for the vaccine, and guidance from CDC on the vaccination of health care personnel.
The US Food and Drug Administration has issued an emergency use authorization for a rapid, lateral flow antigen test that is the first over-the-counter at-home diagnostic test for COVID-19.
The researchers conducted a study to measure the rate of readmission, reasons for readmission, and death rate following discharge of a hospitalization for COVID-19.
For this study, the researchers examined whether different lengths of ultraviolet light would disinfect surfaces with HCoV-OC43. SARS-CoV-2 and HCoV-OC43 are similar enough to be reasonable surrogates, the...
New data around treatment, prevention, and recovery of COVID-19 is being published daily. New research highlights the importance of preprint data and how they can impact clinical outcomes.
