Top 5 Takeaways Multiple Testing Programs: UT Austin implemented three types of SARS-CoV-2 testing programs: clinic-based diagnostic testing, voluntary community screening, and targeted screening for specific student populations. Detection of
Tag: 2021
Top 5 Takeaways Significant Outbreak: A total of 158 COVID-19 cases were identified among undergraduate students at an urban university in Chicago following spring break. High Travel and Social Exposure:
Top 5 Takeaways Increasing Algal Blooms: The number of harmful algal blooms is rising in the U.S., driven by higher water temperatures and nutrient runoff. Seasonal Patterns: Harmful algal bloom-associated
Top 5 Takeaways HPV Vaccination Increase: Coverage with ≥1 dose of HPV vaccine increased from 71.5% in 2019 to 75.1% in 2020, and HPV UTD status rose from 54.2% to
Top 5 Takeaways Outbreak Identification: Seven patients developed tuberculosis after spinal surgery, linked to a contaminated bone graft product (product A). Nationwide Recall: The manufacturer issued a voluntary nationwide recall
Top 5 Takeaways Increased Hospitalization Rates: COVID-19–associated hospitalization rates among children and adolescents rose significantly from late June to mid-August 2021, coinciding with the spread of the Delta variant. Age-Specific
Top 5 Takeaways Increased COVID-19 Cases: Since July 2021, with the Delta variant predominating, COVID-19 cases among children and adolescents aged 0–17 years have increased significantly. Higher ED Visits and
Top 5 Takeaways Mask Use Reduces Transmission: Close contacts with any unmasked exposure had significantly higher odds of receiving a positive SARS-CoV-2 test result compared to those with only masked
Top 5 Takeaways National Wastewater Surveillance System (NWSS): Launched by the CDC in September 2020, NWSS coordinates wastewater surveillance programs to support the COVID-19 response across the United States. Early
Top 5 Takeaways Prevalence of Long-Term Symptoms: Approximately two-thirds of respondents with a positive SARS-CoV-2 test experienced long-term symptoms, compared to 42.9% of those with a negative test. Common Long-Term