Category: Infectious Disease
All Washington counties to remain in their current COVID-19 phase.
At the end of two weeks, each county will be re-evaluated.
How one SARS-CoV-2 protein keeps cells from fighting back
Findings may explain why people can produce high levels of the coronavirus and spread infection before symptoms appear.
Severe COVID in young people can mostly be explained by obesity – new study
Shedding excess weight could help reduce the risk of developing severe COVID.
After early success, India’s daily COVID infections have surpassed the US and Brazil. Why?
Religious, social and political congregations contributed directly through super-spreader events, but this still doesn’t explain the huge rise in cases.
What’s the new coronavirus variant in India and how should it change their COVID response?
After genome sequencing of over 10,000 COVID-19 cases in India, researchers have discovered a new variant with two new mutations which may be better at evading the immune system.
Why variants are most likely to blame for India’s COVID surge
B.1.617, or what has been called the “Indian double mutation”, had two mutations linked to increased transmissibility and an ability to evade the immune system.
Republican Men Are Vaccine-Hesitant, But There’s Little Focus on Them
Republicans are the most vaccine resistant; nearly 3 in 10 say they don’t want one. The share is greater among rural, Republican men, 35% of whom don’t want to get a vaccine.
Avoid unusual pop-up COVID-19 testing sites, King County health officials warn
Reputable COVID-19 testing options are available across the county, which provide free testing with rapid and highly accurate results.
Pregnant women with COVID-19 face high mortality rate
Worldwide study also found that 11% of babies contracted the novel coronavirus from their mothers.
From Rotten Teeth to Advanced Cancer, Patients Feel the Effects of Treatment Delays
Health providers are starting to see the consequences of a year of pandemic-delayed preventive and emergency care.
Long COVID Renews Push to Expand Palliative Care
Studies suggest palliative care results in a higher quality of life for patients and lower health care costs.
King County launches in-home coronavirus vaccination program
Right now, appointments are limited and individuals with the greatest challenges leaving their homes will be prioritized.
Vaccine eligibility in Washington state expands to everyone 16 and older
Those age 16 and 17 may need consent from a parent or guardian, unless they are legally emancipated.
Dining during COVID
How to spot signs that a restaurant is doing it right
More than 200 “vaccine breakthrough” COVID-19 cases seen in Washington state
The cases represent only about .01 percent of the fully vaccinated population.