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The pandemic’s impacts on children

…I would want people to walk away with is that the effects of COVID-19 on mental health and the challenges in our mental health service delivery system were there prior to COVID-19. So the rates of mental health problems were escalating and the access to services was low prior to COVID-19. So it’s really just…

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Testing for COVID-19

…or COVID-19 compatible symptoms should speak with their healthcare provider about testing. If the healthcare worker does not recommend COVID-19 testing at this time, you should stay home until your symptoms have gone away and you have no fever for at least 24 hours off any fever-reducing medications such as acetaminophen. If you develop any…

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COVID-19 antiviral drugs

…do Merck’s molnupiravir and Pfizer’s Paxlovid differ from each other? Is one better than the other? Might antiviral pills such as these not only treat disease but also slow the spread of COVID-19? How might patients’ experiences taking these new COVID-19 pills differ from the experience of current COVID-19 therapies? Given the mechanisms of action…

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Protesting during COVID-19

“Gathering to protest can lead to the spread of COVID-19 in various ways. When a person yells—particularly if not wearing a face covering—to chant a slogan they could spread infectious droplets to those in close proximity and infect others. Other aspects of protesting that may lead to the spread of COVID-19 include sneezing, coughing, rubbing…

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Dr. Alex Ortega: COVID-19 in Latino communities

Is COVID-19 having a more significant effect on Latino communities than other groups? What are some of the factors contributing to the severity of COVID-19 in Latino communities? Is the pandemic having particular effect on Latinos who are undocumented or otherwise disenfranchised? Do you have any advice you’d share with people who are concerned about…

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COVID-19 risks after vaccination

…rates of COVID-19 in the area you are traveling prior to planning. Currently, the CDC has identified multiple countries at very high and high risk levels given their high rates of COVID-19. Travelers who are fully vaccinated should continue to wear masks, distance, and eat outdoors where possible to reduce risk of exposure to COVID-19…

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Cleaning and hygiene during the COVID-19 outbreak

…it to regularly disinfect surfaces, given our current understanding of COVID-19 transmission? Does the SARS-CoV-2 virus survive longer on certain types of surfaces? Is regular hand washing or hand sanitizer use still important for preventing the spread of COVID? How helpful for avoiding COVID-19 is it to clean home surfaces and cell phones? What cleaning…

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Origins of COVID-19

…Knowing the hosts that harbor the evolutionary parent of SARS-CoV-2 will help us to develop animal models to test vaccine candidates, study viral pathogenesis, and find new drugs to treat COVID-19. Continuous surveillance of coronaviruses in their natural hosts and in humans will be key to rapid control of new coronavirus outbreaks.” (Posted June 11,…

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The pandemic’s impacts on U.S. hospitals

…opportunities for you through this avenue. And just finally, again, thanks to you, Dr. John Hick, Dr. Jessi Gold, Dr. Will Schpero, for a fantastically important and informative briefing today. See you all at the next SciLine media briefing. Hospitals and COVID-19 Mental health of healthcare workers Hospital finances during the COVID-19 pandemic Introduction Q&A…

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