California governor says vaccinations ‘will move at the speed of trust’
Are COVID-19 Immunity Passports Ethical?
Since COVID-19 pandemic lockdown measures considerably curtail people's freedom, would ‘immunity passports’ offer more freedoms to international travelers?
‘If we have the technology to decide who is not a risk, we should use it,’ stated researchers in a study published by The Lancet on October 16, 2020.
The specific scenarios in which immunity passports can be used will depend on the nature of the immunity generated.
Spain’s West Nile Virus Outbreak Claims 7th Fatality
Health officials in Spain have reported outbreaks of West Nile virus disease in Sevilla, Cádiz, Huelva provinces, and Badajoz province reported the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
In response, the CDC issued a new Level 1 Travel Alert on October 13, 2020, which states: ‘All travelers are at risk and those over 50 years of age are at the highest risk for severe disease from West Nile virus (WNV)'.
Neurologic Complications Seen in Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients
Neurologic disorders tied to increased risk for in-hospital mortality
Inactivated SARS-CoV-2 Vaccine Well Tolerated in Phase 1/2 Trial
Neutralizing antibody geometric mean titers higher in vaccine group at day 42 in phase 1 trial
COVID-19-Linked Deaths Mainly in Seniors in May to August 2020
Percentage of decedents who were Hispanic increased from 16.3 to 26.4 percent in May to August
No Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine Expected Before Election
Company has reversed its previous claims that it would apply for the approval in October
Emergency Sick Leave Helped to Flatten the U.S. COVID-19 Curve
Compared with before sick leave, newly gained sick leave led to 400 fewer confirmed cases per day
Dengue Outbreaks Continue Disrupting the Americas
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the Dengue virus is an ongoing risk in many parts of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
The CDC’s new Level 1 Travel Alert issued on October 14, 2020, states ‘Travelers to areas of Dengue risk should protect themselves by preventing mosquito bites. In addition, the identified countries are reporting higher-than-usual numbers of dengue cases, and travelers visiting these countries may be at increased risk.
Airline Passengers Found ‘Very Safe’ From COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to questions regarding the potential risk of SARS-CoV-2 exposure amongst passengers on an aircraft, and the safety of travelers.