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FDA, CDC urge pause of J&J COVID vaccine
Treatment for traditional blood clots, such as the drug heparin, should not be used for these clots.
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Study IDs most common lingering symptoms 8 months after mild COVID
“We see that a substantial portion of health care workers suffer from long-term symptoms after mild COVID-19.”
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U.S. finally hits its stride with COVID-19 vaccination rollouts
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COVID-19 leaves thousands of U.S. children without a parent
Model shows COVID-19 accounts for an approximately 20% increase in parental bereavement.
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‘Beyond a reasonable doubt’: COVID-19 brain health fallout is real, severe
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About one in five clinicians considers quitting because of pandemic
“There are a substantial number of employees and trainees who are experiencing major stress and work disruptions because of the pandemic.”
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List of COVID-19 high-risk comorbidities expanded
Underlying conditions increase the risk of severe outcomes for patients infected with SARS-CoV-2.
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COVID-19 in children: New cases back on the decline
Children’s share of cases was also down for the week, proving that two negatives can make a positive.
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Excess deaths jump 23% in U.S. in 2020, mostly because of COVID-19
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Children likely the ‘leading edge’ in spread of COVID-19 variants
The increases in the Midwest and Northeast seem to be driven by greater circulation of more contagious variants, just as children and teens have...
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COVID-19 in 2020: Deaths and disparities