Ten billion COVID vaccinations: world hits new milestone | Nature
CEID Adjunct Faculty Dr. Mosoka Fallah speaks about the inequity that exists in vaccine distribution: “…Some scientists caution that this continued inequity increases the risk of new SARS-CoV-2 variants emerging from poorly vaccinated populations. ‘As an African, the real significance of reaching ten billion vaccines administered is the extreme inequity that exists in vaccine distribution […]
What causes long Covid? Scientists are zeroing in on the answer. | Vox
CEID Founding Director Dr. Nahid Bhadelia offers insights on long COVID: “…No one knows exactly how many people have or had long Covid. Estimates so far are ‘wildly disparate’ in part because researchers define the condition differently and because the people seeking care may only be a small portion of those affected, said Nahid Bhadelia, […]
The science behind the omicron wave’s sharp peak and rapid decline | Vox
CEID Faculty Dr. Ellie Murray offers insights on omicron: “…Why didn’t omicron cases rise and fall slowly — or level out at a high or moderate level? ‘I think you may get different answers from different experts,’ said Eleanor Murray, an epidemiologist at Boston University, in an email. This isn’t just a curiosity: Researchers are […]
Superbugs were already on the rise. The pandemic likely made things worse. | National Geographic
CEID Faculty Dr. Muhammad Zaman offered insights on superbugs, AMR, and the COVID-19 pandemic. “…With all resources diverted to combating COVID-19, there’s also budget crunch and mental fatigue. ‘People aren’t interested in hearing about yet another public health crisis,’ says Muhammad Zaman, professor of biomedical engineering at Boston University. ‘Something has got to give.’ But […]
Long COVID Is Real, and Many Real Questions Remain | WebMD
This article shares insights made by CEID Founding Director Dr. Nahid Bhadelia during a recent Infectious Diseases Society of America media briefing on long COVID: “…Unanswered questions include: Does an autoimmune reaction drive long COVID? Does the coronavirus linger in reservoirs within the body and reactivate later? What protection against long COVID do vaccines and treatments offer, […]
Who’s at Risk for Long COVID? A Study Says These 4 Factors May Predict Persistent Symptoms | Health
CEID Founding Director Dr. Nahid Bhadelia is quoted in a Health article about long COVID: “…Capturing the true burden of long COVID is complicated by the lack of access to COVID testing, particularly in communities of color, and by the lack of diversity in research studies, Dr. Bhadelia points out. The lack of a standard […]
Evening Edition: What Is Known About The Newest COVID Omicron Variant | Fox News Rundown Podcast
CEID faculty Dr. Syra Madad discusses COVID trends, the new Omicron variant BA. 2, and the importance of vaccinating the world’s poorest countries. Listen here
Opinion: The World’s Next Big Health Emergency Is Already Here | Bloomberg
CEID Faculty Dr. Kevin Outterson offered insights about Antimicrobial resistance (AMR): “…Given the poor market incentives, a problem on this scale requires a coordinated multilateral approach. ‘How many decades of work went into mRNA vaccines; how many scientists around the world, how much money from governments? This wasn’t a miracle; it was built on clever […]
Wondering When You Can Safely Work Out If You Have COVID-19? We Asked Experts | POPSUGAR
CEID Faculty Dr. Cassandra Pierre offers advice on how soon you can work out after COVID-19: “The answer will largely depend on your symptoms, so make sure you discuss your plans with a doctor before diving back in. ‘Most providers are recommending that you wait at least a week after your symptoms have markedly improved […]
COVID-19 hospitalizations decline in Massachusetts | GBH
CEID Faculty Dr. Cassandra Pierre spoke about Boston Medical Center’s COVID-19 hospitalizations: “…Boston Medical Center has seen that decrease in its own patient numbers, said associate hospital epidemiologist Dr. Cassandra Pierre of Boston Medical Center. ‘We saw a decline of 7% [in] hospitalizations from last week,’ Pierre said. ‘So it’s a small decline, but it […]