The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Rochelle Walensky recently confirmed the agency is ramping up traveler testing and surveillance at four key U.S airports.
Under the extended CDC program, any traveler arriving at John F. Kennedy International, Liberty International, San Francisco International, and Hartsfield-Jackson International airports are being monitored for SARS-CoV-2 virus infections, including the new Omicron variant.
Who is the CDC Searching For at These Airports
Europe Endorses Mixing & Matching COVID-19 Vaccines
The European region is currently experiencing a rising number of SARS-CoV-2 virus infections in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and an increase in hospitalization rates.
Unfortunately, only 66.4% of Europeans are fully-vaccinated as of December 7, 2021.
In response, the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) urge EU citizens to adhere to recent recommendations on COVID-19 booster vaccination.
Long-Term Glycemic Control Cuts Risk for Severe COVID-19 With T2DM
Additionally, use of corticosteroids or combo of metformin and insulin significantly cut intensive care risk
Convalescent Plasma Not Recommended in COVID-19
Guideline Development Group strongly recommends against its use in nonsevere COVID-19, recommends against use in severe, critical illness