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.

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.
abc7NY

Coronavirus Updates: Local officials have right to re-implement COVID restrictions

NEW YORK (WABC) -- New York City's latest COVID positivity rate is still low at 1.17 percent. Marriage bureaus in the city are opening on Monday for in-person weddings. However, there was a warning on ...
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 epidemiologists say.
Rheumatology Advisor

COVID-19 Vaccination Prior to and During Pregnancy Is Beneficial

COVID-19 vaccination before or during pregnancy was linked to lower risk for severe maternal disease in the delta or omicron variant periods, ...
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 ...