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Topic: Clinical Characteristics and Health Care Setting
March 19, 2020
SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children
This article describes the spectrum of illness in 171 children with COVID-19 – most of whom had mild symptoms and were asymptomatic. The authors emphasize the need to determine transmission potential of asymptomatic cases that could guide in developing measures to control the ongoing pandemic. Lu et al. (Mar 18, 2020). SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Children….
March 18, 2020
Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Transplantation: a view from the inside.
A hospital in Italy outlined the preventative measures they took in selecting transplant patients during the COVID-19 outbreak and in performing transplants. Andrea et al. (March 17, 2020). Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Transplantation: a view from the inside. American Journ of Transplantation. https://doi.org/10.1111/ajt.15853
Under the epidemic situation of COVID-19, should special attention to pregnancy women be given?
While there are some studies that suggest no specific COVID-19 effect on late pregnancy, Jiao highlights the need for more data on effects of COVID-19 on first and second trimester pregnancy since hormone levels and immune status differs between trimesters and could affect neonatal and maternal outcomes. The author calls for routine detection and monitoring…
Effects of temperature variation and humidity on the mortality of COVID-19 in Wuhan
The authors observed a negative association between COVID-19 daily mortality counts and temperature and humidity, and a positive association with diurnal temperature range (DTR). This study suggests implications that temperature variation and humidity may affect COVID-19 mortality. Ma et al. (March 18, 2020). Effects of temperature variation and humidity on the mortality of COVID-19 in…
COVID-19 in a Long-Term Care Facility—King County, Washington, February 27 – March 9, 2020
McMichael et al describe the rapid spread of COVID-19 in a long-term care facility in Washington State, and calls for public heath interventions focused on surveillance, infection control and mitigation efforts in long-term care facilities to prevent introduction of COVID-19. McMichael et al. (March 18, 2020). COVID-19 in a Long-Term Care Facility—King County, Washington, February…
Severe Outcomes Among Persons with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) —United States, February 12- March 16, 2020
This MMWR article provides a description of outcomes among patients with COVID-19 in the US that are similar to findings in China: fatality was highest in persons aged ≥85 (10% to 27%), followed by 3% to 11% among persons aged 65–84 years, 1% to 3% among persons aged 55-64 years, <1% among persons aged 20–54…
March 17, 2020
Can the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Affect the Eyes? A Review of Coronaviruses and Ocular Implications in Humans and Animals
This study describes the ocular implications of human coronaviruses based on current evidence of animal coronaviruses and their associated ocular infections. While the authors emphasize the need for more research to confirm SARS-CoV-2’s ability to infect ocular tissue and its pathogenic mechanisms, ophthalmologists and other HCWs should continue to use proper PPE to prevent possible…
COVID-19 in Children: Initial Characterization of the Pediatric Disease
The authors summarize key findings from a few studies that looked at COVID-19 in pediatric cases – 13% of confirmed cases were asymptomatic; 5% of symptomatic children had dyspnea or hypoxemia, and 0.6% progressed to acute respiratory distress syndrome or multi-organ system dysfunction; preschool-aged children and infants were more likely to have severe clinical manifestations…
Safety and efficacy of different anesthetic regimens for parturients with COVID-19 undergoing Cesarean delivery: a case series of 17 patients
Chen et al retrospectively reviewed 17 pregnant women with COVID-19 and found that both epidural and general anesthesia were safe and effective for pregnant women and newborns. The authors emphasize the need for proper patient transfer, medical staff access procedures, and effective biosafety precautions to protect medical staff from COVID-19. Chen et al. (Mar 10,…
Report on the Epidemiological Features of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Outbreak in the Republic of Korea from January 19 to March 2, 2020
This report published by several public health and healthcare agencies in Korea summarizes the epidemiologic features of the 4,212 confirmed COVID-19 cases and provides snapshots of the COVID-19 outbreak in the Republic of Korea from Jan 19 through Mar 2, 2020. Korean Society of Infectious Diseases, Korean Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, et al. (Mar…
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