Coronavirus

Among patients with obesity who contracted COVID-19, those with a history of bariatric surgery had significantly decreased odds of hospitalization, a new study finds.

Vaccination against COVID-19 for US healthcare personnel began on December 14, 2020; the same day, CDC hosted a webinar on how to ensure HCP health and safety during this period.

SAMPLE: Approximately what percentage of US adults plan to get a COVID-19 vaccine once one becomes available? And 8 more questions on the patient perspective.

Early COVID-19 vaccine demand will far exceed supply and so states have been refining distribution plans for months. Here is a topline review of what to expect.

Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.

US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 16 million; global cases have reached 72 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.

Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 69 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.

US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 15 million; global cases have reached 68 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.

Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.

A new survey of US adults found that the odds of heavy alcohol intake among binge drinkers increased an extra 19% for every week in quarantine.

Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 67 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.

Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.

The CDC reduced the length of quarantine required for persons exposed to someone infected with SARS-CoV-2 from 14 days to 10 or to 7 with a negative test.

Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.

Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.

The United Kingdom became the first country to grant emergency use authorization for a vaccine to combat COVID-19.

Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 63 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.

Announcement comes after phase 3 study results showed the vaccine candidate was 94.1% effective against COVID-19 and 100% against severe COVID-19.

US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 13 million; global cases have reached 62 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.

In episode 5 of Primary Viewpoints, Jonathan Chow, MD, reviews the landmark study findings that patients with COVID-19 taking low-dose aspirin had reduced risk for death.

Data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map on coronavirus cases, mortalities, recoveries, and more.

Global confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 59 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.

The FDA issued an EUA for the investigational antibody cocktail casirivimab and imdevimab for the treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in high risk patients.

Prepare patients for a safe Thanksgiving with key CDC-based recommendations including alternative Thanksgiving activities, steps to take if exposed to COVID-19, and more.

US confirmed cases of COVID-19 have surpassed 12 million; global cases have reached 58 million. We summarize more of today's data from the Johns Hopkins COVID-19 interactive map.