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Contagion Live News Network: Coronavirus Updates for March 27, 2020
Stay up to date with COVID-19 news from Contagion for March 27, 2020.
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Contagion Live News Network: Coronavirus Updates for March 26, 2020
Stay up to date with the latest COVID-19 news from Contagion.
Florian Krammer, PhD, Discusses New Coronavirus Serological Assay
A new serological assay was developed by a microbiology lab at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
World TB Day Promotes Awareness of World's Most Deadly Infectious Disease
World Tuberculosis Day is commemorated annually on March 24 to heighten awareness of the world’s most deadly infectious disease.
How Negative is Information About Vaccines on Popular Web Platforms?
A study has examined the availability of negative vaccine information online.
Experts Point to COVID-19 Danger for Older People in Low-Income Countries
Older people in low-income countries are especially at risk for COVID-19.
New York, California, and Pennsylvania Order New COVID-19 Measures
Several states are escalating their COVID-19 response measures.
FDA Issues Emergency Authorization For ePlex SARS-CoV-2 Test
The FDA has issued Emergency Use Authorization for another COVID-19 test, produced by Genmark Diagnostics.
Universal Flu Vaccine Candidate Shows Protection in New Trial
The FLU-v experimental vaccine designed to protect across influenza strains showed promising results in a recent clinical trial.
20vPnC Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine Candidate Shows Promise in Phase 3 Study
The 20vPnC pneumococcal conjugate vaccine candidate was found comparable to licensed products in safety and immunogenicity.
How Long Does SARS-CoV-2 Stay on Surfaces?
The NIH has shared new information on the stability of SARS-CoV-2 virus on a variety of surfaces.
FDA Issues Guidelines on Conducting Trials During COVID-19 Pandemic
The FDA has issued new guidance for conducting clinical trials during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Is Procalcitonin Testing Sensitive Enough to be a Rule-Out Test?
In a new study, 38% of inpatients with bacteremia at an academic medical center had low procalcitonin values.
First English FMT Bank Sees High Clinical Response Rate
Results from England’s first licensed FMT stool bank are now available.
Contagion Live News Network: Coronavirus Updates for March 17, 2020
Stay on top of coronavirus developments from March 17, 2020.
Clinical Outcomes of CDC-Defined CRE in the United States
The CRACKLE-2 study examined clinical characteristics of 3 CRE subsets in the US.
Contagion Live News Network: Coronavirus Updates for March 16, 2020
Stay on top of coronavirus developments from March 16, 2020.
Virus-Delivered Anti-HIV Antibody Shows Promise in NIH Study
An antibody gene delivered by a harmless virus produced anti-HIV antibodies for a sustained period.
COVID-19 National Emergency: What Does President Trump's Declaration Mean?
President Donald Trump has declared a federal emergency over the COVID-19 outbreak.
Universal Immunization Program Enhanced Educational Attainment in India
A new study demonstrates that the introduction of a universal immunization program had positive impact on the educational attainment of people in India’s school system.
Trial Data Released for Investigational HIV-1 Capsid Inhibitor
Data from clinical and preclinical studies on the use of the investigational HIV-1 capsid inhibitor GS-6207 were presented via 3 posters at CROI 2020.
How NJ Universities are Responding to Coronavirus
Colleges and universities across New Jersey have taken a variety of measures to prepare for COVID-19.
Study Finds Demographic Correlates of Vaccine Hesitancy in Texas
A study has identified geographic and socioeconomic drivers of conscientious vaccine exemption choice in Texas.
Listeria Outbreak Linked to Enoki Mushrooms
The FDA has launched an outbreak investigation in several states concerning mushrooms which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.
HHS Acts to Bolster Respirator Stockpile For COVID-19
HHS announced that they will purchase 500 million N95 respirators over the next 18 months.
New Jersey Confirms First Coronavirus Death in Bergen County
The state of New Jersey has confirmed its first COVID-19 death.
Is the End in Sight for DRC Ebola Outbreak?
The last confirmed patient with Ebola was discharged from care on March 4, 2020.
FDA Issues Coronavirus-Related Warning Letters
The FTC and FDA have issued 7 companies warning letters for marketing fraudulent COVID-19 products.
Higher Hospital Admissions Among Patients With Repeat Antibiotic Use
A study evaluated whether frequent antibiotic use is associated with reduced infection related hospital admissions.
CT Scans Provide COVID-19 Insight
A new study explores the relation between patient chest CT scan findings and the clinical conditions of COVID-19 pneumonia.