COVID-19 updates for Thursday, February 11

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Dr.Krutika Kuppalli @KrutikaKuppalli

New guidance from @CDCgov re #vaccinated contacts of ppl with #COVID19. Quarantine NOT required if: 1. Fully #vaccinated ( ≥ 2 wks s/p 2nd dose of 2-dose vaccine or ≥ 2 wks s/p single dose vaccine) 2. Within 3 months of last dose 3. Are asymptomatic Interim Clinical Considerations for Use of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines | CDCFind interim clinical considerations for the use of mRNA COVID-19 Vaccines.cdc.gov

February 11th 2021

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Abraar Karan @AbraarKaran

1/ Here is official @CDCgov @CDCMMWR report out today They assessed various modifications incl: •wearing a cloth mask over a medical procedure mask (double masking) •knotting the ear loops of a medical procedure mask & tucking in the sides #covid19 cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/7…

February 10th 2021

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Michael Mina @michaelmina_lab

Terrific write up! Perhaps the most thorough reporting I’ve seen on the controversies surrounding rapid tests An extremely important point @GiorgiaWithAnI covered is one at heart of the confusion but previously not covered well.. See short thread 1/x Rapid coronavirus tests: a guide for the perplexedScientists still debate whether millions of cheap, fast diagnostic kits will help control the pandemic. Here’s why.nature.com

February 10th 2021

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SFGATE @SFGate

Police officers monitoring dormitory halls, frequent inspections of ID cards — these are among the measures being implemented in a dorm lockdown as UC Berkeley continues to grapple with a spike of COVID-19 cases on campus. UC Berkeley extends dorm lockdown with officers at dorms, outdoor exercise banPolice officers monitoring dormitory halls, frequent inspections of ID cards — these...sfgate.com

February 9th 2021

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carolyn johnson @Carolynyjohnson

As the coronavirus evolves, so must we: Euphoria about stellar vaccines is now morphing into plans and preparations about how to use the vaccines we have to rid the world of the most harmful effects of sars-cov2, even if we can't get rid of the virus Variants mean the coronavirus is here to stay — but perhaps as a lesser threatThe emergence of coronavirus variants — and the diminished efficacy of vaccines against some of them — signals that the virus appears destined to be an enduring health threat.washingtonpost.com

February 10th 2021

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