Category: Infectious Disease
How virus detectives trace the origins of an outbreak – and why it’s so tricky
In the case of COVID-19, bats are an obvious first place to look.
Washington COVID-19 cases fall as more state residents get vaccinated
Hospitalization rate for unvaccinated people ages 45-64 was about 21 times higher than the rate for fully vaccinated people of the same age.
‘Care-A-Van” to bring COVID-19 vaccine to at-risk Washington communities.
Program will target vulnerable communities where vaccine rates are low.
HIV/AIDS vaccine: Why don’t we have one after 37 years, when we have several for COVID-19 after a few months?
The difficulty lies in HI itself. In particular, its remarkable strain diversity and the immune evasion strategies.
578,555 people have died from COVID-19 in the US . . . or maybe it’s 912,345
Here’s why it’s hard to count
COVID-19 mortality linked to signs easily measured at home, study
Abnormal blood-oxygen levels and breathing rates are strong predictors of poor patient outcomes in hospital, study shows.
As Pandemic Eases, Many Seniors Have Lost Strength, May Need Rehabilitative Services
Anyone who cares for older adults has seen a significant decline in functioning as people have been less active.
Vaccinated or not, wear a mask indoors, King County health officials say.
Directive will remain in effect until 70% or more of county residents age 16 and older are fully vaccinated.
All counties in Washington state move into Phase 3 after reopening pause
Rollback includes Cowlitz, Ferry, Pierce and Whitman counties, which were in Phase 2.
PCC-brand yogurt linked to multi-county E. coli outbreak in Washington state.
PCC Community Market brand yogurt produced by Pure Eire Dairy has been linked to the infections.
Should my child get the COVID-19 vaccine?
7 questions answered by a pediatric infectious disease expert
Inslee announces statewide reopening date of June 30
All counties to move to Phase 3 of state’s reopening plan on May 18.
Officials investigating multi-county E coli food poisoning outbreak
Six cases have been confirmed across Benton, King, Snohomish, and Walla Walla Counties.
How America’s partisan divide over pandemic responses played out in the states
States with Republican governors saw more cases, more deaths.
What the Slowing Vaccine Rates Mean for One Rural Montana County
Daily covid vaccination rates are falling nationwide. Gaps in vaccine uptake are starting to show, especially in rural America. That leaves many communities grappling with an imperfect pandemic endgame.