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. Although there is currently no indication that these variants are causing an increase in cases,...

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. Read more below. FDA, CDC greenlight updated COVID boosters for younger kids. The Food and...

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 affect seniors. COVID activity continued to rise in many European countries last week, up 14%...

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 to lower risk of NICU stay, stillbirth. Japanese researchers led the analysis of nine observational...

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 in health care facilities, CDC says. The CDC no longer recommends universal masking in health...

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 below. WHO: COVID-19 cases, deaths drop globally. The World Health Organization (WHO) said global COVID-19 cases...

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 adds substantial protection against Omicron hospitalization. Three doses of an mRNA COVID-19 vaccine during a...

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 more below. Canada to make ArriveCan optional, drop vaccine requirement at the border by Sept....

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 new bivalent (two-strain) Moderna COVID-19 vaccine booster triggered stronger neutralizing antibody responses against the highly...

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 and updates to keep you informed. Read more below. Global COVID-19 cases fall 28%; deaths...