Almost 90% of infectious travelers could be detected with rapid SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus tests at the airport, according to a computer simulation by UC San Francisco (UCSF) researchers.
Furthermore, these researchers say most imported virus infections could be prevented with a combination of pre-travel testing and a five-day, post-travel quarantine and continued testing.
Test and Travel Strategies Might Be Beneficial
International Travelers Exposed to Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria
A recent study published by The Lancet could be the first to characterize in real-time the dynamics of acquiring multidrug-resistant Gram-negative bacterial colonization during international travel.
This study’s data suggest that travelers are exposed to a more significant burden of multidrug-resistant bacteria than previously thought.
The data published on February 23, 2021, emphasized the need for preventing travelers’ diarrhea and limiting antibiotic use, addressing the two major factors predisposing colonization.
IRS: COVID-19 PPE Tax-Deductible
The government agency says that eligible deductions include PPE bought since Jan. 1, 2020
WHO: Coronavirus Likely Transmitted From Bats to Humans Through Another Mammal
Draft report provides little new insight into how the virus started to spread worldwide, leaves many questions unanswered
Experts Address Osteoporosis Therapy and COVID-19 Vaccination
Oral bisphosphonates should be continued without delay; one-week interval recommended between IV bisphosphonate and vaccine
Socioeconomic Factors Add to Risk for COVID-19 Positivity
Population density, income, and household size partly explain increased odds for COVID-19 positivity in Blacks, Hispanics
Poll: Big Jump Seen in Older Adults Wanting COVID-19 Vaccine
In a national survey of adults ages 50 to 80 years, 71 percent have either received or plan to receive the vaccine
Biden Administration Working on ‘Vaccine Passport’ Initiative
However, U.S. officials face numerous challenges, including data privacy and health care equity
US Government Offers Ebola Outbreak Support in Africa
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced it is committed to bringing an end to the 12th Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Guinea.
The CDC stated in a press release on March 25, 2021, it is working closely with ministries of health and international and local partners in DRC, Guinea, and bordering countries to respond to these Ebola outbreaks.
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician’s Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of March 22 to 26, 2021. This …