Amtrak recently announced its newest train service, the Berkshire Flyer, which will soon pass between Moynihan Train Hall and Pittsfield, MA, with several scenic stops along the way.
The Berkshire Flyer will make it easy for the public to take advantage of opportunities to visit museums, attend concerts, visit unique shops, and enjoy outdoor recreation.
See the Mountains On Amtrak’s Newest Summer Train
Multisystem Abnormalities Persist After COVID-19 Hospitalization
Persisting evidence of cardio-renal involvement, hemostasis pathway activation reported at 28 to 60 days after discharge
Vaccination Offers Partial Protection for Postacute Phase of COVID-19
Individuals with breakthrough infection have increased risk for death, postacute sequelae compared with contemporary controls
HIV Vaccine Acceptance Depends on Behavioral and Clinical Success
The first human trials of mRNA-based vaccines targeted against HIV began earlier this year. And these phase 1 studies are making encouraging progress with patient recruitment.
However, epidemiologists and virologists have recently voiced ‘cautious optimism’ about these vaccine candidates' success.
It is also essential to engage behavioral scientists early in vaccine development. Scientists must think about how to place biological solutions within prevailing social norms, stated an article written by Devi Leena Bose on May 16, 2022.
Entering the USA Now Costs More
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced that the fee for travelers intending to visit the United States with an approved Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) has increased.
Effective on May 26, 2022, the ESTA travel promotion fee was increased from $10 to $17, in addition to a $4 operational charge.
The good news is individuals with an approved ESTA do not have to re-apply for up to two years.
Over 650 Children Impacted by Mysterious Acute Hepatitis
The World Health Organization (WHO) latest report revealed the number of children impacted by the 'acute hepatitis of unknown etiology' increased by over 100% in May 2022.
Published on May 27, 2022, the WHO's Outbreak at a Glance confirmed 650 probable cases of acute hepatitis of unknown etiology in children had been reported to the WHO from 33 countries in five WHO Regions between April 5th and May 26th.
Furthermore, 99 additional cases are pending classification.
The WHO stated, 'The actual number of cases may be underestimated.'
U.S. Making It Easier to Access COVID-19 Treatment Paxlovid
First test-to-treat site backed by the federal government is opening in Rhode Island
Proportion of Asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 Infections Unclear
Most SARS-CoV-2 infections are not asymptomatic; those with asymptomatic infections are less infectious
Exposure to Air Pollution Linked to Severe SARS-CoV-2 Outcomes
Odds ratios increased for hospital admission, ICU admission, death with increased exposure to increased ground-level ozone
RSV Outbreaks Are Expected Out-of-Season
Human respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a frequent cause of respiratory infections, with the most severe cases reported in young children and seniors.
Across the world, there were 33 million RSV-associated acute lower respiratory infection episodes in children under five years old in 2019, leading to 101,400 RSV-attributable deaths overall.