Articles: coronavirus.
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Int. J. Clin. Pract. · Jan 2022
Differences in Clinical and Imaging Features between Asymptomatic and Symptomatic COVID-19 Patients.
The clinical and imaging features of asymptomatic carriers of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and symptomatic COVID-19 patients. ⋯ Asymptomatic carriers are a potential source of transmission and may become symptomatic COVID-19 patients despite indicating less severe pulmonary damage, earlier improvement, and better prognosis. Early isolation and intervention can eliminate such carriers as potential sources of transmission and improve their prognosis.
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Lancet Reg Health Am · Jan 2022
Lives saved and hospitalizations averted by COVID-19 vaccination in New York City: a modeling study.
Following the start of COVID-19 vaccination in New York City (NYC), cases have declined over 10-fold from the outbreak peak in January 2020, despite the emergence of highly transmissible variants. We evaluated the impact of NYC's vaccination campaign on saving lives as well as averting hospitalizations and cases. ⋯ This study was supported by The Commonwealth Fund.
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The speed of the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has put enormous pressure on hospitals and other healthcare facilities. This, together with blockages in several countries, has hindered the availability and accessibility of the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE). ⋯ DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/4V5FD at the OPENSCIENCE Framework.