COVID-19

2024 - 8 - 13

COVID-19 Chronicles: Masks, Meds, and Mystery Surges

Arizona - COVID-19 - Face Mask - Governor Tony Evers - Kentucky - Remdesivir - Vaccine - Wastewater Testing - Wisconsin

Face masks are still a thing, Arizona's COVID-19 making a comeback, remdesivir gets a pregnancy test, and more pandemic updates!

The world of COVID-19 is ever-changing, but one thing remains the same: face masks are still crucial in preventing the virus's spread. Whether you're vaccinated or not, experts suggest thinking twice before ditching your mask. As much as we'd love to leave masks in 2020, they continue to play a vital role in keeping us safe.

In Arizona, the situation is a bit of a mixed bag. While the state isn't facing a summer surge comparable to California, some regions are still seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases. So, keep that hand sanitizer handy and maybe think twice before attending that big summer BBQ without a mask!

On a brighter note, a new study has shed light on the safety and effectiveness of the antiviral drug remdesivir, especially in pregnant women. This study could be a game-changer in how we treat at-risk populations, particularly expectant mothers.

Meanwhile, healthcare professionals are continuing to shoulder a significant burden. Family medicine practitioners globally have experienced unprecedented stress levels, and although the load is lightening somewhat, the impact of the pandemic is far from over. Dr. Andrew Jameson of Trinity Health West Michigan notes that while COVID-19 patients and hospitals are faring better than in previous years, there's still a long road ahead.

Interestingly, Governor Tony Evers still has $295.4 million in federal COVID-19 funds left. This money could be instrumental in ongoing recovery and prevention efforts. And in a bid to improve senior health and safety, initiatives are being launched to mitigate COVID-19 risks for vulnerable populations.

While the political scene around COVID-19 remains relatively quiet, the data and science continue to evolve. Stay informed and stay safe!

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COVID-19 Masks: Expert Tips for What You Should (and Shouldn't) Do (UCSF News Services)

Face masks remain crucial in preventing the spread of COVID-19, even with vaccine availability. The decision to wear masks depends on vaccination status, ...

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Is Arizona experiencing a summer COVID-19 surge? Here's what we ... (AZCentral.com)

Arizona isn't experiencing the same summertime COVID-19 surge as California, but the illness is spiking in pockets of the state.

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New Study Looks at Drug Exposures of COVID-19 Therapy for ... (CU Anschutz Today)

A new study provides important insights into the pharmacokinetics and safety of intravenous remdesivir in treating the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus in pregnant ...

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Evers has $295.4 million in federal COVID-19 funds left to spend (WisPolitics.com)

Gov. Tony Evers has spent or obligated 94% of the $5.1 billion in federal COVID-19 funds he had sole discretion over, according to the latest update the ...

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Measuring Workload Among Family Medicine Health Professionals ... (Cureus)

The global COVID-19 pandemic presented a period of considerable stress for healthcare professionals on a global scale. The strain on healthcare facilities ...

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Local healthcare professionals seeing more COVID-19 patients, but ... (WZZM13.com)

Dr. Andrew Jameson at Trinity Health West Michigan says that COVID-19 patients and hospitals are in a much better place than years past.

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Bridge to Recovery for Adult Day Services:Covid 19 Mitigation and ... (California Grants Portal)

To combat senior isolation and to improve the health, safety, and well-being of vulnerable seniors and individuals with disabilities through safe access to ...

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Harris, Trump Mum on Present-Day COVID-19 Situation Amid ... (U.S. News & World Report)

This combination of photos taken at campaign rallies in Atlanta shows Vice President Kamala Harris on July 30, 2024, left, and Republican presidential candidate ...

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How Santa Cruz County educators are tackling COVID-19 summer ... (KSBW The Central Coast)

The new school year comes during a summer surge of COVID-19 cases. In Santa Cruz County, educators have a few protocols to help mitigate the spread.

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COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in Maryland, as CDC sees 'very high ... (Josh Kurtz)

The CDC reports that about half of the United States, including Maryland, have "very high" amounts of COVID-19 virus identified in wastewater collections, ...

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MAP: These 27 states at 'very high' COVID wastewater levels (The Hill)

If it seems like many people you know are suddenly getting COVID-19, you're not alone – new tests found that more than half of U.S. states are currently at ...

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CDC reports high COVID-19 levels across U.S., NH among 27 states ... (WMUR Manchester)

At least 27 states have “very high” levels of the virus, while 17 others have “high levels” detected through wastewater.

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Wastewater testing shows COVID-19 at highest levels since January (KERO 23ABC News)

As health professionals prepare for the release of 2024-25 COVID-19 shots, it appears the U.S. is undergoing a spike in cases.

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COVID-19 cases are up: experts advise common sense and caution (KBIA)

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Missouri currently has “Very High” COVID-19 Wastewater Viral Activity.

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Kentucky 9th among states with lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates ... (Interior Journal)

Personal injury lawyers at the Zinda Law Group analyzed data from CDC to find the percentage of people aged 18 and over who have been vaccinated against COVID- ...

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Kentucky ranks ninth in recent study of states with lowest COVID-19 ... (User-generated content)

As a summer surge of the Coronavirus is underway across the country, a new study has revealed the states with the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates among adults ...

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Health Report: Summer spike of Covid-19 in Alaska (KTVF)

Six months later, ...

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Multiple sclerosis study finds COVID-19 vaccine not tied to relapse (Medical Xpress)

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) have an increased risk of severe coronavirus infection, but there has been concern regarding potential relapse after ...

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COVID is surging again. Here's the latest on new variants, updated ... (AAMC)

The latest, highly contagious subvariants are driving infections, but new vaccines expected this fall may help stem the tide of another wave.

Good news for people with MS: COVID-19 vaccine not tied to ... (Science Daily)

People with multiple sclerosis (MS) have an increased risk of severe coronavirus infection, but there has been concern regarding potential relapse after ...

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COVID-19 hospitalizations rise in county, state (MoCo360)

He said COVID-19 is now an “endemic respiratory virus.” When a virus “settles into endemicity, where, yes, it can cause severe disease and hospitalization and ...

Struggling COVID-19 Vaccines From AstraZeneca, BioNTech/Pfizer ... (unmc.edu)

Yahoo News Researchers from the Universities of Cambridge, Bristol, and Edinburgh have revealed that COVID-19 vaccinations may significantly reduce the ...

The National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine)

A new commentary published in Environmental Health Perspectives, urges the scientific community to continue research on the airborne transmission of pathogens.

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Washington wastewater shows spike in COVID-19 across the state (NBC Right Now)

TRI-CITIES, Wash.- A recently published study by the CDC shows a growing number of COVID-19 numbers in the U.S..

Kentucky 9th among states with lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates (The Messenger)

Personal injury lawyers at the Zinda Law Group analyzed data from CDC to find the percentage of people aged 18 and over who have been vaccinated against COVID- ...

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Has COVID-19 Finally Escaped Political Gravity? (U.S. News & World Report)

Despite a summer surge, the disease that's killed more than 1 million people in the U.S. alone has mutated into a muted point on the campaign trail.

COVID-19 update 08-13-24 (suffolkcountyny.gov)

Suffolk County reported the following information related to COVID-19 for August 12, 2024 According to CDC, hospital admission rates and the...

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