How long is COVID infectious? What scientists know so farThose with SARS-CoV-2 are often advised to isolate for only a few days. But evidence is mounting that some people can continue to pass on the virus for much longer. By David Adam ...
citing NHS guidance that children can go back to school three days after getting COVID, Dr Duncan adds: "We have published data showing it takes around seven days for 75% of children, and 10 days for 90% of children to become non-infectious. ...
How long do COVID-19 symptoms take to show? On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to show, however it can take up to 14 days. Can dogs and other pets get COVID-19? The virus that causes COVID-19 can spread from people to pets,...
The SARS-CoV-2 virus has evolved and mutated to produce several variants since the start of the COVID pandemic. Variants, as well as subvariants, typically evolve to become stronger and more infectious than previous ones. New variants may resist treatments and vaccines, allowing them to spread ...
Are you willing to take care of patients with infectious diseases? Are you willing to leave work hours late? Are you willing to miss holidays, birthdays and other important personal occasions to fulfill your clinical duties? Focus on your ability to ...
6. Is there any risk when sharing apartments? 7. Should you wear a mask? Protect yourself from the COVID-19 Professor Zhang Wen Hong, who is the head of the infectious disease department of Fudan University Affiliated Huashan Hospital in Shanghai, leader of the expert panel for COVID-19 ...
COVID-19 precautions taken in 2020 disrupted efforts to eliminate several neglected tropical diseases by 2030, which could delay some regions from reaching tropical disease control goals by 2 to 3 years in some cases, according to a modelingstudy. However, mitigation strategies could help avoid los...
The country’s leading expert on infectious diseases shares his thoughts on resolving the current public health crisis and preparing for the next
In anticipation of the 2025 NBA All-Star Game in San Francisco, P-Lo breathes new life into T.W.D.Y.'s classic "Players Holiday." Featuring Saweetie, Larry June, Kamaiyah, LaRussell, G-Eazy, thuy, and YMTK, the track celebrates Bay Area culture with its infectious en...
Roan’s group teamed up with researchers at UCSF—including infectious disease experts Michael Peluso, MD, and Timothy Henrich, MD—who are part of a multidisciplinary team running an observational COVID study called LIINC, short for Long-term Impact of Infection With Novel Coronavirus. ...