The Delta variant is as contagious as chickenpox, leaked CDC presentation says

The internal CDC document said the Delta variant was more transmissible than the viruses that cause MERS, SARS, Ebola, and the seasonal flu.
Homeland Security Today

Large Canadian Study Links COVID-19 Vaccination to Lower Pregnancy Risks Across Variants

A new investigation published in JAMA examines how COVID-19 vaccination affects maternal and perinatal outcomes among ...
European Medical Journal

COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy protects against adverse outcomes

The COVID-19 vaccination offers protective maternal and newborn health benefits for mothers who develop SARS-CoV-2 infection ...

61% of small businesses think Delta stopped the economic recovery in its tracks

A survey for the Wall Street Journal found small business confidence is at its lowest level since March as COVID-19 cases rise.
The American Journal of Managed Care

COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnant Patients Reduces Hospitalization, Preterm Birth Across Variants

Multivariable analyses confirmed that vaccination remained associated with lower hospitalization risk in both periods after controlling for comorbid conditions. Compared with vaccinated patients, the ...
Medical Dialogues

COVID-19 Vaccination Reduces Severe Adverse Outcomes in Pregnant Women: JAMA

According to a large Canadian study of nearly 20,000 pregnant women with COVID-19, vaccination significantly reduced severe outcomes. Vaccinated women were 62% less likely to be hospitalized ...
Alaska Beacon

Alaska report describes COVID-19 phases and lessons for future pandemic responses

The state’s experience with the disease unfolded in seven phases, and Alaska Natives had the highest death rates, says ...