COVID-19 Updates
Commentary
Why people lie about COVID
Of those surveyed, 41.6% admitted that they lied about COVID or didn’t adhere to COVID guidelines – a conservative estimate, if you ask me.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Downward trend reverses with small increase in new cases
September’s 4-week decline becomes October’s inflationary reaction.
Feature
Three COVID scenarios that could spell trouble for the fall
Experts predict different scenarios, some more dire than others.
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Weekly cases dropped by 57% in September
Parents’ acceptance of vaccine misinformation linked to reduced uptake in children.
Feature
Shortage of family physicians in Canada intensified during pandemic
Data from Canada show growth in early retirement in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Latest News
Sore throat becoming dominant COVID symptom: Reports
“Fever and loss of smell are really rare now, so many old people may not think they’ve got COVID. They’d say it’s a cold and not be tested.”
Conference Coverage
Does COVID-19 cause type 1 diabetes in children? Time will tell
Norwegian study finds association of SARS-CoV-2 with type 1 diabetes if diagnosed over 30 days after infection, while Scottish study finds no such...
Latest News
COVID pandemic associated with anorexia in Canadian youth
“There was so much disruption and [so many] restrictions to young peoples’ daily routines ... That led to heightened anxiety and depression and...
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: September slowdown continues
Moderna, Pfizer/BioNTech seek emergency authorizations for the latest bivalent boosters.
Latest News
Under 2% of eligible have gotten newest COVID booster shot
“The fact that this booster came out days before Biden said the pandemic is over is a huge mixed message.”
News from the FDA/CDC
Children and COVID: Weekly cases drop to lowest level since April
The pace of vaccinations remains slow for children under age 5 years.