Infectious Diseases
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WHO declares public health emergency for novel coronavirus
The declaration was made during a press briefing on Jan. 30.
Perspectives
2019 Novel Coronavirus: Frequently asked questions for clinicians
Dr. Andrew T. Pavia offers practical advice on how to make a 2019-nCoV plan.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC: First person-to-person spread of novel coronavirus in U.S.
CDC Director Dr. Robert R. Redfield said “the full picture of how easy and how sustainable this virus can spread is unclear.”
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC: Risk in U.S. from 2019-nCoV remains low
The genetic sequence for all five viruses detected in the United States to date has been uploaded the CDC website.
From the Journals
Wuhan coronavirus cluster suggests human-to-human spread
“This family cluster of 2019-nCoV infection that occurred outside China arouses concern regarding human-to-human transmission.”
Conference Coverage
HHS: Coronavirus risk low in U.S., vaccine development underway
U.S. health providers should be on the lookout for any patient who has traveled to China recently.
News from the FDA/CDC
CDC: Five confirmed 2019-nCoV cases in the U.S.
At this time in the United States, the virus is not spreading in the community.
News
FDA approves fidaxomicin for treatment of C. difficile–associated diarrhea in kids
Approval was based on results from SUNSHINE, a phase 3, multicenter, investigator-blind, randomized, parallel-group study in 142 pediatric...
Latest News
Wuhan virus: What clinicians need to know
“It’s not good enough to just download CDC’s guidance; use it to make your own local plan and know what to do 24/7.”
Latest News
Second U.S. coronavirus patient confirmed
A Chicago resident returning from Wuhan, China, on Jan. 13, 2020, developed symptoms of the disease and contacted her health care provider.
News from the FDA/CDC
Washington state patient is first U.S. case of novel coronavirus