Latest COVID-19 Update & Vaccination Guidelines - January 18, 2024
The update covers key messages on COVID-19 vaccination, the Novavax vaccine, and treatment options for COVID cases. Vaccination is recommended for individuals above four years old with updated vaccines available since September 12, 2023. Novavax is a protein subunit vaccine that triggers the immune
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Essential COVID-19 Employee Training Guide
This comprehensive employee training guide covers COVID-19 protection measures, workplace hazards, symptoms to watch out for, high-risk groups, common health conditions with higher risks, emergency warning signs, COVID-19 spread, and distinguishing between COVID-19 and allergies. It emphasizes the i
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Ongoing Collaborations in Scientific Domains for NSF Review Preparedness
Ongoing and future collaborations between the High-Performance Algorithm-System-Hardware Co-Design (HAC) team with Machine Learning and Analytics (MMA) and Neuroscience areas are outlined. Collaborations include merging Pylog and HLS4ML into IceCube experiments, utilizing SPVCNN and GNN for neutrino
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Insights into COVID-19 Management in Pregnancy
This content presents a detailed case study of a 33-year-old pregnant woman with suspected COVID-19, covering her symptoms, diagnostic tests, admission criteria, treatment considerations, and post-recovery follow-up. It also discusses triage assessment, investigations, and admission protocols for pr
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Understanding Long Covid: Overview and Case Discussion
Long Covid, also known as post-Covid condition, refers to persistent symptoms lasting at least 2 months after the initial Covid-19 infection. Symptoms can include fatigue, shortness of breath, and cognitive dysfunction, impacting daily life. Around 10-30% of Covid patients may experience Long Covid,
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Effectiveness of Steroids in COVID-19 Treatment: Insights from Recent Studies
Recent studies delve into the impact of different steroids on mortality and organ support in hospitalized COVID-19 patients. The use of dexamethasone showed a significant reduction in 28-day mortality, especially in patients requiring oxygen support. On the other hand, the REMAP-CAP trial assessed t
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Wulfric Ladies Hockey Club 2019/20 AGM & COVID Return to Hockey Meeting
The Wulfric Ladies Hockey Club held its AGM and COVID return to hockey meeting, covering reports from the captain, treasurer, and fixtures secretary. Discussion included COVID strategies, election of officers, and updates on team positions and finances. A new COVID Officer role was introduced to ens
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IPC and Behavior Change Strategies for COVID-19 Positive Healthcare Workers at MC Hospital
This review discusses the implementation of infection prevention and control (IPC) measures and behavior change strategies for COVID-19 positive healthcare workers at MC Hospital. The presentation outlines the introduction of the hospital, COVID-19 positive staff statistics, IPC strategies, outcomes
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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust Post Covid-19 Reset Overview
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is prioritizing patient safety and excellence in healthcare post Covid-19. Their reset and recovery phase aims to resume urgent non-Covid services safely, focusing on cancer care, diagnostics, and outpatient treatments. The hospital has maintained 80% of pre-Co
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Insights on Excess Mortality and COVID-19 Prevalence in Bo City, Sierra Leone
Study by the HEAL-SL team examines excess mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bo City, Sierra Leone. Findings suggest potential underreporting of COVID-related deaths and highlight the importance of seroprevalence studies in understanding the impact of the virus. The research includes analysis
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Lessons Learned from Leeds Long COVID Community Rehabilitation Pathway Implementation
This document explores the implementation of the Leeds Long COVID Community Rehabilitation Pathway, highlighting the criteria for Post-COVID-19 syndrome, the role of primary care in referral pathways, and the success of the rehabilitation service in managing and supporting patients in the longer ter
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COVID Unit Playbook for Quick Transition: Operations and Staff Preparation
This resource provides guidance for units needing to transition quickly to a COVID unit or accommodate COVID+ or PUI patients with additional beds. It covers unit operations, preparation, and staff readiness, with important documents available on the Advocate Aurora COVID page. Key aspects include c
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OB-COVID Surge Plan for OBGYN Department Inpatient Care
The OB-COVID Surge Plan outlines the strategies and roles for managing COVID-positive and persons under investigation (PUI) patients in the OBGYN department. The plan includes creating a dedicated OB-COVID team, adjusting inpatient faculty coverage, coordinating with various specialties, and ensurin
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COVID-19 Points of Entry (POE) Simulation Exercise Overview
The COVID-19 Points of Entry (POE) Simulation Exercise involves a Table-Top Exercise (TTX) that simulates a health emergency scenario to evaluate the preparedness of national stakeholders at main airports. The exercise aims to strengthen existing plans, procedures, and response capabilities for mana
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Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office COVID-19 Response & Website Communication
Jail COVID-19 response at Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office involves housing individuals in quarantine and medical isolation, with precautionary observation for new arrests. General population has no reported COVID-19 symptoms. Individuals in quarantine include those with close contact with suspecte
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Long COVID and Disability Research Program: Empowering Patients through Data
The Long COVID and Disability Research Program, led by a diverse team of patient-researchers, has made significant contributions to understanding Long COVID's impact and informing public health guidelines and policy. Their work has shed light on the demographics affected by Long COVID, highlighting
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Understanding Long COVID in Children - HIOW Pathway Overview
Explore the comprehensive pathway for children with Long COVID in the HIOW region, including definitions, symptoms, and management strategies. Learn about the signs and symptoms of Acute COVID-19, ongoing symptomatic COVID-19, and Post-COVID-19 syndrome. Discover the challenges faced by non-hospital
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Role of VHSNC/MAS in Preventing Spread of COVID-19 in Rural and Urban Areas
Explore the vital role of Village Health Sanitation and Nutrition Committees (VHSNC) in rural areas and Mahila Arogya Samitis (MAS) in urban areas in combating COVID-19. Learn about their responsibilities, such as identifying nodal persons for COVID response, raising awareness, facilitating communit
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COVID-19 Informational Meeting for School Health Staff and Leadership
This informational meeting provides crucial details on COVID-19 protocols for school health staff and leadership. The event covers disease surveillance, COVID-19 symptoms criteria, testing guidance, immunization discussions, and exclusion criteria for staff and students. It emphasizes the importance
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HSE COVID Bubbles Campaign Information Pack
The HSE COVID Bubbles campaign aims to visually remind people of the importance of following public health actions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. By creating a shared sense of purpose and promoting preventative behaviors as social norms, the campaign encourages everyone to take protective measur
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Association of Vitamin D Prescribing with Clinical Outcomes in COVID-19 Hospitalized Adults
Investigating the impact of Vitamin D prescribing on clinical outcomes in adults hospitalized with COVID-19, this study analyzes the association between Vitamin D treatment and patient outcomes such as mortality, length of stay, and need for ventilation. The research explores the complex effects of
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Cohealth COVID+ Pathways Induction Program Overview 11th Oct 2021
This program overview introduces the COVID+ Pathways Induction on October 11, 2021, designed to navigate COVID+ patients to the right care pathway for safe quarantine at home. Cohealth, in partnership with various healthcare providers, aims to lead the assessment and triage of COVID+ patients, strea
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Johns Hopkins Hospital COVID Situational Update and Surge Plan Summary
This update provides an overview of the GME Office House Staff Council meeting, leadership panel members, agenda items discussing COVID numbers at Hopkins, statewide COVID hospitalizations, and details of Johns Hopkins Hospital Surge Plan 4.0 revised on 8/19. The plan includes phases, bed allocation
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Johns Hopkins Hospital COVID Update and Surge Plan
The GME Office at Johns Hopkins Hospital provided a situational update on 9/9/2021 regarding COVID numbers, trainee updates, and the state of the house. The hospital's leadership panel and surge plan for COVID patient management were discussed, along with details on COVID census, statewide hospitali
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Excellence in Macroelectronics: Innovations and Collaborations at RV College of Engineering
RV College of Engineering's Center of Excellence in Macroelectronics focuses on developing flexible electronic devices using innovative materials. The core team comprises key faculty members from various disciplines, driving research, development, and collaborations to advance the field. The center
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Managing Research Teams During COVID-19: Challenges and Strategies
This presentation discusses managing research teams during the COVID-19 pandemic, covering topics such as COVID research overview, recruitment efforts, CDC and Emory guidelines for workplace safety, rapid enrollment demands for vaccine trials, patient recruitment efforts, and staff adherence to COVI
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Adapting to Post-COVID Challenges in Education: Gradual Steps for Reopening
The approach to adapting education post-COVID involves a blend of online and classroom teaching with precautions and evaluations in place. Gradual footsteps for reopening include introducing Covid preventive measures and awarding grades for face-to-face teaching, development of web-based classes, an
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Insights from WG-CO Meeting on Collaborations and Outreach in Helsinki
This presentation summarizes the recent Working Group on Collaborations and Outreach meeting held in Helsinki, focusing on strategies to facilitate AI implementation worldwide, promote knowledge sharing, and develop sustainable business models. Key areas of discussion include equitable data infrastr
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Mother Teresa Academy COVID-19 Policy and Procedure Reference Guide
Mother Teresa Academy has implemented strict COVID-19 policies and procedures to ensure the safety of students and staff. The guidelines include screening protocols, isolation measures, and steps to be taken if exposed to or diagnosed with COVID-19. The academy emphasizes a 14-day self-isolation per
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Insights on Sociotechnical Dynamics in Research Collaborations
Delve into the intricate interplay between social and technical aspects in research collaborations featuring Michael S. Bernstein, Mark S. Ackerman, Ed H. Chi, and Robert C. Miller. Explore challenges such as exponential growth and snowball sampling, along with suggestions for maintaining a steady s
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National COVID-19 Contact Tracing Fundamentals and Operations Overview
The document provides detailed information on the structure and operations of the national COVID-19 contact tracing in England, involving Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 contact tracing levels. It covers topics such as the role of different tiers, escalation criteria, infectious and incubation periods of
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Billing and Claims Guidance for Oregon Insurance Companies During COVID-19
The Division of Financial Regulation in Oregon provides guidance on billing and claims for insurance companies during the COVID-19 pandemic. The information includes resources for coverage requirements, agreements on cost-sharing for COVID-19 testing visits, and advice on coding guidelines. It also
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COVID-19 School Guidance and Prevention Measures
This content provides guidance for school administration and nurses on handling COVID-19 in schools. It covers essential information on COVID-19 background, prevention measures, cleaning and disinfecting protocols, and key definitions like close contact and face coverings. The guidance emphasizes th
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COVID-19 Housing Triage Team for Placement of Symptomatic Individuals
Develop and implement a system to place COVID-19 symptomatic or positive individuals who cannot self-isolate into housing. The Housing Triage Team identifies people in need, conducts placement questionnaires, and facilitates housing arrangements, transportation, and testing if required. The team als
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Collaborations and Partnerships in Law Enforcement and Public Health in Africa
The presentation discusses the state of collaborations between law enforcement and public health sectors in Africa, focusing on issues like responding to epidemics, gender-based violence, and counter-insurgencies. Key players, challenges, and successful programs are highlighted to shed light on the
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Workplace COVID-19 Prevention Program Overview
Workplace COVID-19 Prevention Program (CPP) is essential to ensure employee health and safety by preventing COVID-19 exposure and spread. The program includes employee training, implementation of preventive measures, cleaning protocols, quarantine procedures, and return-to-work guidelines. Regular s
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University of Southern Maine - Engaging in Arctic Studies and Collaborations
University of Southern Maine (USM) is a public university with campuses in Portland and Gorham, Maine. USM offers diverse degree programs and engages in various initiatives and projects related to community resilience, Arctic education, and international collaborations. Through the Maine North Atlan
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Adventist Health Studies Contributions & Collaborations Overview
Adventist Health Studies have made significant contributions to understanding the health and longevity advantages of Seventh-day Adventists, particularly focusing on vegetarian diets and cardiovascular health. With a history spanning over 57 years and various cohort studies, these studies have provi
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Salivary Gustin and Taste Dysfunction in Long-COVID Patients
The research explores the association between taste perception and the duration of COVID infection in long-COVID and COVID-reinfection cases. Reduced salivary gustin levels correlated with lower taste scores in long-COVID patients. The study also found an increase in the bitter taste receptor gene e
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Greater Binghamton Airport Legislative Update - Aviation Progress and Collaborations
Greater Binghamton Airport's legislative update presented by Commissioner Mark Heefner highlights current projects, short-term plans, community impacts, and collaborations. The report discusses the impacts of Covid-19 on air services, efforts to increase air service and improve safety measures, as w
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