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Deaths were reported among all age groups of health care personnel infected with COVID-19.

In a new editorial, 2 prominent physicians argue the incoming class of medical students ought to have their first year of medical school replaced with a year of public health service.

A new case of Ebola has been confirmed in the city of Beni in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

A modelling study to forecast COVID-19 spread in China and inform decisions on relaxing restrictions, predicts a second wave that could require greater restrictions.

Rebecca Dutch, PhD, discusses misconceptions about the SARS-CoV-2 virus, how the virus differs from other coronaviruses, and critical information that remains unknown.

Stay up to date on the latest COVID-19 news from Thursday, April 16, 2020.

Tuberculosis is a threat to people living with HIV and finding preventive therapies that don’t cause interactions with antiretrovirals is a priority.

Pandemic preparedness and response plans should integrate public mental health interventions.

The UK is offering guidance on psychological first aid, which can help offset short- and long-term mental health consequences of social distancing.

As the influenza season for 2019-20 comes to a close, Contagion® has the latest on baloxavir and what other infections adults with the flu may have.

Hospitals are struggling, but just how bad is it?

A new study adds another item to the list of things COVID-19 health care workers need to be concerned about: insomnia.

It is still not clear whether detection of COVID-19 antibodies translates to long-term immunity to the virus.

Stay up to date on the latest coronavirus updates from April 15th.

The study has not been peer-reviewed yet, but the findings have been released to assist the public in responding to COVID-19.

Its not only shortage of ventilators, but of the sedatives, anesthetics and paralytic agents for patients on ventilators that reveal inadequacies in supply chain.

Social distancing and stay-at-home orders have helped slow the spread of COVID-19, but they have also had a drastic impact on the world’s economy. A new study finds there might be a middle ground.

A worldwide tool can track exposure and outcomes for health care workers who perform intubations on suspected and confirmed COVID-19 patients.

Paul Blair, MD, MHS, MSPH, discusses the changes to everyday life as an ID specialist brought on by COVID-19.

Community-acquired infections—including those associated with outpatient settings—are still problematic, authors say.

The international shortages of PPE have been plaguing health care workers and hospitals.

This is the first diagnostic for SARS-CoV-2 infection which uses a saliva-based collection method to be granted authorization by the FDA.

The 2 new recommendations are for HCV screening at least once for all adults aged 18 years or older and HCV screening for women during each pregnancy.

Gain more insight on clinical trials evaluating investigational agents for COVID-19.

Stay up to date on the latest coronavirus updates from April 14th.

While positive results from diagnostics can be very helpful, negative COVID-19 test results may lead to a false sense of security.

It’s too soon to know whether the novel coronavirus will be seasonal, but a study of 4 other human coronaviruses finds all 4 peak in the winter and early spring.

Free CME webinar offers a diverse look at what it’s like on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic.