U.S. Seeing Some Increased Activity of New COVID Variants
COVID cases are continuing to decline in the U.S., however we are beginning to see some increased activity with new variants, particularly BQ.1 and BQ.1.1.
Category: Communicable Disease
Respiratory Disease Increase Likely Attributable to Annual Seasonal Factors
Key Points: COVID In today’s Recommendation for Industry, we discuss the globally increasing respiratory diseases, which we see as likely attributable to annual seasonal trends.
The Long-Term Impacts of Infectious Disease
Key Points: COVID In today’s Recommendation for Industry, we discuss the long-term impacts of infectious diseases. Read more below. Rising COVID levels in Europe especially
Expected Fall Increase in Respiratory Illness Has Begun
Key Points: COVID In today’s Recommendation for Industry, we discuss the expected fall increase in respiratory illnesses. Read more below. COVID vaccines in pregnancy tied
Hep A Spreads in Europe; Prevention includes Good Hand Hygiene
Key Points: COVID In today’s Recommendation for Industry, we discuss the current Hepatitis A spread in Europe. Read more below. Universal masking no longer recommended
US on Positive Trajectory, though COVID Variant Emergence ContinuesÂ
Key Points: COVID In today’s Recommendation for Industry, we discuss the overall positive trajectory of COVID cases, even with variants continuing to emerge. Read more
Norovirus Returning: Time is of the Essence for Handwashing
Key Points: COVID In today’s Recommendation for Industry, we discuss the return of norovirus and its spread through insufficient handwashing. Read more below. COVID booster
Infectious Diseases on Positive Trend; Handwashing Remains Key Practice
Key Points: COVID In today’s Recommendation for Industry, we discuss TAG’s weekly updates on infectious disease and some further advice in reducing norovirus transmission. Read
Norovirus Cases Up … and Down
Key Points: COVID In today’s Recommendation for Industry, we discuss norovirus cases. Read more below. Updated COVID booster tied to strong Omicron immune response. The
TAG’s Diseases Matrices and Updates Evolve to Keep You Informed
Key Points: COVID In today’s Recommendation for Industry, we discuss the status of COVID, monkeypox and the flu, and the continuing evolution of TAG’s matrices