Covid-19
Covid-19: What do we know about omicron sublineages?
13 Feb, 2022 | 22:42h | UTCCovid-19: What do we know about omicron sublineages? – The BMJ
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We regret to inform you that we are now discussing subvariants – Vox
Sudden rise of more transmissible form of Omicron catches scientists by surprise.
Omicron’s sister variant spreads faster. So why did the one we call Omicron hit first?
BA.2 is like Omicron’s sister. Here’s what we know about it so far – The Conversation
Commentary on Twitter
In November 2021 WHO designated omicron a variant of concern. With its sublineage BA.2 now widespread, @emahase_ looks at what science has found out about the variant and its three (so far) variations https://t.co/HjBZSwCATW
— The BMJ (@bmj_latest) February 13, 2022
Conflicting reports raise questions about whether any monoclonals work against Omicron’s sister variant.
13 Feb, 2022 | 22:49h | UTCRelated:
FDA halts use of antibody drugs that don’t work vs. Omicron.
ERS statement on Long COVID-19 follow-up.
13 Feb, 2022 | 22:48h | UTCEuropean Respiratory Society Statement on Long COVID-19 Follow-Up – European Respiratory Review
First research definition for ‘Long COVID’ in kids and young people formally agreed.
13 Feb, 2022 | 22:45h | UTCNews Release: First research definition for ‘Long COVID’ in kids and young people formally agreed – BMJ
Original Article (preprint): Long COVID (Post-COVID-19 condition) in Children: a modified Delphi Process – Archives of Disease in Childhood
Commentaries:
Long covid: “Holistic” approach is best, given range of symptoms, say researchers – The BMJ
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Editorial | Long covid in children and adolescents – “Risk appears low, but many questions remain”.
Review: Long COVID symptoms in children rarely persist beyond three months.
Babies born during pandemic’s first year score slightly lower on a developmental screening test.
11 Feb, 2022 | 08:46h | UTCEditorial: Understanding the Effects of the Pandemic on Infant Development—The Preterm Problem
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Covid-19: Babies born during the pandemic show slight development delays – The BMJ
Pandemic birth tied to poor development – CIDRAP
Audio Interview: Covid-19 as an endemic disease.
11 Feb, 2022 | 08:47h | UTCAudio Interview: Covid-19 as an Endemic Disease – New England Journal of Medicine
Recovering from a pandemic: pulmonary fibrosis after SARS-CoV-2 infection.
11 Feb, 2022 | 08:44h | UTC
Sweden ends COVID-19 testing as pandemic restrictions lifted – “only health care and elderly care workers and the most vulnerable will be entitled to free PCR testing if they are symptomatic, while the rest of the population will simply be asked to stay home if they show symptoms that could be COVID-19”.
10 Feb, 2022 | 10:07h | UTCSweden ends COVID-19 testing as pandemic restrictions lifted – Associated Press
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Covid: Europe set for ‘long period of tranquillity’ in pandemic, says WHO.
As Denmark scraps COVID restrictions, WHO urges caution.
A population-based study in Qatar showed previous infection provided robust protection against reinfection with the alpha, beta, and delta variants of SARS-CoV-2 (approximately 90%). However, protection against reinfection with the omicron variant was lower (around 60%).
10 Feb, 2022 | 10:04h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Using a national database in Qatar, investigators found that previous #SARSCoV2 infection provided protection against reinfection that ranged from 85% to 92% for alpha, beta, and delta strains and was approx 60% protective against omicron. #COVID19 https://t.co/SGODYCmkP3 pic.twitter.com/OkgjCbyZBj
— NEJM (@NEJM) February 9, 2022
RCT: Final analysis of efficacy and safety of single-dose J&J vaccine.
10 Feb, 2022 | 10:03h | UTCFinal Analysis of Efficacy and Safety of Single-Dose Ad26.COV2.S – New England Journal of Medicine
Commentary on Twitter
A single injection of the Ad26.COV2.S Covid-19 vaccine showed 56.3% vaccine efficacy beginning 14 days after injection and 52.9% efficacy more than 28 days after injection against moderate to severe–critical #COVID19. #IDTwitter https://t.co/0VhaEUtmwq pic.twitter.com/04QqSyYwNI
— NEJM (@NEJM) February 9, 2022
Vaccine effectiveness of heterologous CoronaVac plus Pfizer in Brazil.
10 Feb, 2022 | 10:01h | UTCVaccine effectiveness of heterologous CoronaVac plus BNT162b2 in Brazil – Nature Medicine
Commentary on Twitter
An analysis of data from Brazil in @NatureMedicine shows that vaccine effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 infection and severe COVID-19 outcomes declines after two doses of CoronaVac but increases after a booster dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. https://t.co/UCgy6cJFIP pic.twitter.com/pXvkxZHXvv
— Nature Portfolio (@NaturePortfolio) February 9, 2022
IDSA Updated Covid-19 Guideline now supports the use of convalescent plasma in ambulatory patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 at high risk for progression to severe disease.
9 Feb, 2022 | 10:15h | UTC
Commentary on Twitter
Update Alert: Revised recommendation on the use of #convalescentplasma in ambulatory patients w/ COVID-19 at high risk of progression to severe disease w/ no other treatment options.
?: https://t.co/YRCxtdilXT#COVID19Guidelines @JGPharmD @adarsh_bhimraj @RMKGandhi @ShohamTxID pic.twitter.com/KpXnywH362
— IDSA (@IDSAInfo) February 8, 2022
WHO: Two years into COVID pandemic, most countries still face significant health service disruptions.
9 Feb, 2022 | 10:13h | UTCOriginal Report: Third round of the global pulse survey on continuity of essential health services during the COVID-19 pandemic – World Health Organization
Cohort Study: Physical and mental health 3 months after SARS-CoV-2 infection (long COVID) among adolescents in England.
9 Feb, 2022 | 10:12h | UTCCommentary: Long COVID and kids: more research is urgently needed – Nature
Related:
Editorial | Long covid in children and adolescents – “Risk appears low, but many questions remain”.
Review: Long COVID symptoms in children rarely persist beyond three months.
Commentary on Twitter (thread – click for more)
NEW RESEARCH: free! Two studies on adolescent #LongCovid. Both found high symptom burden in COVID positive and negative participants; very heterogenous symptom profile. Pandemic has had profound impact on all adolescents. https://t.co/YzU3ogXZrw pic.twitter.com/ina0DgPxBf
— The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health (@LancetChildAdol) February 8, 2022
Though rare, Moderna Covid vaccine recipients have higher risk of heart inflammation than Pfizer.
9 Feb, 2022 | 10:06h | UTCRelated:
[Preprint] Risk of myocarditis following sequential COVID-19 vaccinations by age and sex.
[Preprint] Post-marketing active surveillance of myocarditis and pericarditis following vaccination with COVID-19 mRNA vaccines in persons aged 12-39 years in Italy.
9 Feb, 2022 | 10:08h | UTCRelated:
Myocarditis after BNT162b2 vaccination in Israeli adolescents.
[Preprint] Risk of myocarditis following sequential COVID-19 vaccinations by age and sex.
Heart-inflammation risk from Pfizer COVID vaccine is very low.
Commentary on Twitter
The incidence of mRNA vaccine myocarditis or pericarditis in Italy in ~3 million vaccinees age 12-39. Excess cases per 100,000; orange is 2nd dose, blue 1st dose. https://t.co/xvdV4qSdHw
Pfizer:~1/100,000 age 12-39, all 2nd dose
Moderna,: >5/100,000, age 12-39, and some 1st dose pic.twitter.com/Y1jfGrU53v— Eric Topol (@EricTopol) February 9, 2022
Study suggests routine cardiac screening is not needed before return to play in junior competitive athletes with mild or asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2.
9 Feb, 2022 | 10:01h | UTC
Perspective | Tracking COVID-19 infections: time for change.
9 Feb, 2022 | 10:03h | UTCTracking COVID-19 infections: time for change – Nature
Systematic Review: Immunological and clinical efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines in immunocompromised populations.
9 Feb, 2022 | 10:02h | UTC
ESCMID guidelines on testing for SARS-CoV-2 in asymptomatic individuals to prevent transmission in the healthcare setting.
8 Feb, 2022 | 10:18h | UTC
COVID-19 infections increase risk of heart conditions up to a year later, study finds.
8 Feb, 2022 | 10:15h | UTCNews Release: COVID-19 infections increase risk of heart conditions up to a year later, study finds – Washington University in St. Louis
Original Study: Long-term cardiovascular outcomes of COVID-19 – Nature Medicine
Rapid control of hospital-based SARS-CoV-2 Omicron clusters through daily testing and universal use of N95 respirators.
8 Feb, 2022 | 10:09h | UTC
Opinion: Wastewater analysis can be a powerful public health tool—if it’s done sensibly.
8 Feb, 2022 | 10:08h | UTCCommentary: Wastewater monitoring for public health – University of California
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CDC unveils its latest weapon in Covid-19 detection: wastewater.
[Preprint] Wastewater genomic testing can effectively track COVID-19 variants of concern.
Human Waste Could Be The Next Big Weapon in Controlling COVID-19 – TIME
Next steps for wastewater testing to help end this pandemic — and prevent the next one – STAT
The myriad ways sewage surveillance is helping fight COVID around the world – Nature
It’s time to begin a national wastewater testing program for Covid-19 – STAT
Coronavirus: Testing sewage an ‘easy win’ – BBC
Fresh research says Omicron lasts much longer on surfaces than other variants – but disinfecting still works.
8 Feb, 2022 | 10:05h | UTC
Sudden rise of more transmissible form of Omicron catches scientists by surprise.
8 Feb, 2022 | 10:06h | UTCSudden rise of more transmissible form of Omicron catches scientists by surprise – Science
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Omicron’s sister variant spreads faster. So why did the one we call Omicron hit first?
BA.2 is like Omicron’s sister. Here’s what we know about it so far – The Conversation