Summary of Key Findings Concentrations of SARS-CoV-2 RNA in upper respiratory specimens decline after onset of symptoms. The likelihood of recovering replication-competent virus also declines after onset of symptoms. For…
Do not drink, cook with, sell, or serve “Real Water” alkaline water The FDA, along with the CDC and the Southern Nevada Health District, is investigating a number of reports…
There have been updates to PHO 20-20 as well as the Residential Care Facility (RCF) Comprehensive Mitigation Guidance Document. I suggest you read BOTH. I have outlined much of the…
The monoclonal antibody bamlanivimab is no longer recommended as monotherapy for the treatment of COVID-19 in Colorado. The prevalence of B.1.427/B.1.429 variants is now estimated to be greater than 20%…
https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2777421?resultClick=3&utm_source=STAT+Newsletters&utm_campaign=dd0df333b3-MR_COPY_14&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_8cab1d7961-dd0df333b3-149703525 After acute infection with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), a subset of individuals experience persistent symptoms involving mood, sleep, anxiety, and fatigue,1 which may contribute to markedly…
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2021/03/health-workers-greatest-covid-19-risk-community-new-data-show The greatest COVID-19 risk factors for healthcare personnel (HCP) aren't patient contact or clinical duties but rather community exposure and prevalence, according to a JAMA Network Open study yesterday.…
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2021/03/covid-19-scan-mar-11-2021 mRNA COVID vaccination tied to 80% lower risk of asymptomatic infection A real-world Mayo Clinic study shows a link between vaccination with two doses of an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine—either…
Choosing Wisely AMDA-Choosing-Wisely-List.pdf
QSO-20-39-NH Revised (cms.gov) According to the updated guidance, facilities should allow responsible indoor visitation at all times and for all residents, regardless of vaccination status of the resident, or visitor,…
Question What is the effect of ivermectin on duration of symptoms in adults with mild COVID-19? Findings In this randomized clinical trial that included 476 patients, the duration of symptoms…
