WHO Updates Tracking, Naming System for SARS-CoV-2 VOCs and VOIs
World Health Organization
Omicron sublineages will be considered independently as variants under monitoring, VOCs, or VOIs; Exclusive Greek labels will be assigned to all VOCs
Coronavirus
FDA Authorizes Pfizer’s COVID-19 Bivalent Vaccine as Booster Dose for Infants, Preschoolers
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Children, between six months and four years of age, who completed three doses of Pfizer's monovalent vaccine more than two months ago are only eligible
May 2023: Infectious Disease Digital Forum
Today's Clinical Lab
Join Today's Clinical Lab and our speakers on May 9 for our virtual Infectious Disease Digital Forum
World’s Most Comprehensive Study on Postpandemic Mental Health
McGill University
Study shows the limited impact of COVID-19 on mental health, underscores human resilience
Confronting Anti-Vaccine Activism with Counter Narratives
Boston University School of Public Health
A 21-person commission of public health experts urges the development of networked communities
Human Antibodies Blocking Multiple Coronaviruses Identified
The Scripps Research Institute
Results pave way for vaccines and therapeutics to fight future coronavirus pandemics
New, Molecular Method to Detect RNA Viruses
University of Barcelona
PPRH methodology detects viruses in less than an hour and is equally sensitive and specific as a PCR test
Want to Work with High Quality Specimens? Get Absorbent, Customizable Swabs
Zahraa Chorghay, PhD
Increased production capacity for specimen collection will help clinical labs meet high testing demands
Everything You Need to Know about RSV
Pallavi Upadhyay, PhD
Updates on respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), including diagnostic tools and treatment options
FDA Authorizes First OTC At-Home Test for COVID-19 and Flu
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Test can be purchased without a prescription and gives results in about 30 minutes