Study explores differences in COVID-19 severity internationally
The CDC recently awarded a $10 million grant to a UF team to explore factors that can influence COVID-19 severity.
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As school resumes, UF Health expert gives advice on COVID-19 safety
Dr. Sonja A. Rasmussen discusses what parents should know and do to help their children stay well.
Patients with severe COVID-19 twice as likely to require future hospitalizations for other illnesses
Researchers found patients who recovered from severe COVID-19 had more than twice the risk of being hospitalized again for an issue such as heart attack, stroke, pneumonia or pulmonary embolism.
Experts outline global operational and research path to address emerging COVID-19 viral variants
Dr. Ira Longini and other WHO researchers offer guidance on approaches to track, understand and mitigate COVID-19 virus variants.
Mental confusion, disorientation may be early warning sign of severe COVID-19
The findings could help physicians identify who is at risk of developing severe COVID-19 so treatment can begin earlier.
Children ages 12 to 15 can now receive COVID-19 vaccine in Alachua County
Alachua County residents can help take a step toward herd immunity now that 12- to 15- year-old children can get a COVID-19 vaccine locally.
COVID-19 vaccine advice for parents as summer approaches
Dr. Sonja A. Rasmussen provides pointers to parents on COVID-19 vaccinations and the continuing need to be vigilant in protecting their children.
PHHP researcher explains herd immunity and how it could end COVID-19 pandemic
Dr. Cindy Prins looks at herd immunity and explains how it might be part of the answer.
Testing quarantined students before they return to school helps prevent asymptomatic cases from re-entering classroom
The UF team found more than 8% of high school students who were quarantined as a close contact of a person infected with COVID-19 tested positive for the virus on days 9 to 14 of quarantine.
Virologist talks about variants and the future of the coronavirus
Dr. John Lednicky talks about coronavirus variants and what they might mean for the pandemic.
