The panel urges the FDA to approve amplifiers targeting omicron
Federal Vaccine Advisers on Tuesday urged the US Food and Drug Administration to move to approve a COVID-19 booster vaccine that targets the micron variant – the mother of the current major variations in the United States. The FDA Vaccine Advisory Board has recommended the inclusion of an omicron component for booster vaccines. It’s the first step in making omicron-specific boosters a reality since October, with the goal of better protecting Americans from variants in which current vaccines do not work just as well. Vaccines already used tend to be resistant to serious illness and death if people are helped, but not as well in preventing infection. Read more about what is at stake in the FDA consultation and decision on new COVID booster vaccines.
The number of COVID patients in California hospitals has increased by 46% since the beginning of the month
The state date on Tuesday showed that there are 3,405 patients being treated for COVID-19 across California, a 46% increase from the beginning of the month. In the bay area there are currently about 49 infections per day per 100,000 inhabitants. A host of community events and rallies, from Memorial Day concerts and celebrations to lively parades for the Golden State Warriors and San Francisco’s Pride, can keep those numbers high, with the rapidly spreading branches of the coronary artery variant. their grip. region. Read more about rising COVID infection trends in California and the Gulf region.
More than 10 million Californians have been infected since the pandemic began
California has now reported more than 10 million cases of coronavirus since the pandemic began, according to state data analyzed by The Chronicle, and the Bay Area has exceeded the 1.5 million total cases. These data do not include the results of widely used home tests that are not reported to officials, nor do they include cases that have not been identified. The percentage of state tests that came back positive for COVID-19 rose to 13.2%, rising steadily since mid-March and is now almost double what officials said on June 1st. To control the spread of the virus, it should be below 5%. .
Case numbers in California remain high as “all bets are off”
COVID-19 cases remain stubbornly high across California, despite previous indications that the state may have passed the peak of the spring eruption. The vaginal area continues to outperform other areas in the rate of infections. “You have new contagious variants and people are bored,” said Dr. Peter Chin-Hong, a UCSF infectious disease specialist. “If people were still careful and we had the same variation for a long time, you would have this fast downhill we saw in the winter. “But now all bets are closed.” State figures on Tuesday showed a rate of 42 new daily coronavirus cases per 100,000 inhabitants after nearly a month of around 35 cases per 100,000. Read more about the “steady state of people infected with the coronavirus”.
Conviction of convicted murderer Scott Peterson delayed due to COVID
A hearing on convicted murderer Scott Peterson in Redwood City has been delayed because of COVID-19, a Santa Clara County court spokesman said Tuesday. One of Peterson’s lawyers tested positive for the virus, according to Sarah Lind, the court’s Deputy Executive Director, who spoke to KTVU. Peterson was also exposed to COVID in San Quentin, he added, and is in “loose quarantine.” He has been seeking a retrial since he was convicted of killing his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and his unborn son 20 years ago.
FDA Advisory Board Tackles ‘Crystal Ball’ for Vaccines
Government advisers discussing whether Americans should receive a modified booster for COVID-19 this fall faced the unknown on Tuesday about what will happen to the virus mutations. “This is the problem – we are being asked to have more or less a crystal ball today,” said Dr. Arnold Monto of the University of Michigan, who heads the Vaccine Advisory Committee of the Food and Drug Administration. Current COVID-19 vaccines have saved millions of lives worldwide and continue to offer strong protection against hospitalization and death – especially after a booster dose. But their ability to block infection was significantly reduced when the super-communicable mutant micron appeared. The FDA plans to decide early next month whether to modify the vaccines to better respond to specific new mutations in the virus.
Hate crimes in California are rising again in the second year of the pandemic
Hate crimes in California increased by 33% to nearly 1,800 reported cases in 2021, the highest since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the Attorney General’s Office said Tuesday. Crimes against Asian Americans, which had risen dramatically in 2020 following the outbreak of coronavirus in China, rose again, rising 178 percent to 247 cases, Attorney General Rob Boda said. Crimes against blacks were again the most prevalent in 2021, increasing by 13% in 2021 to 513 reported incidents. Hate crimes motivated by sexual orientation increased by almost 50% in 303 cases. “A harsh truth in our state, just as we see throughout the nation, is that the hate epidemic we saw instigated during the pandemic remains a clear and present threat,” Bonta, a Democrat, told a news conference. “Each of these incidents represents an attack on an individual, a neighbor, a family member, a fellow California.” Boda blamed the rise of anti-Asian crimes in the United States “in the bigoted words of our former president” that turned “a stairway” of racial hostility into a “flood”.
Disturbed menstrual cycles, mental health problems, observed in women with COVID-19
Women treated for COVID-19 had period changes and increased symptoms of mental health disorders, according to a study published in PLOS ONE. Analyzing data from a pair of patient surveys conducted between January and August 2021, the researchers tracked the progress of patients who were discharged from solitary confinement. Approximately 37.3% of patients reported irregular menstrual cycles after COVID-19 infection, 32.3% of women described neurotic symptoms, and 12.7% had psychotic symptoms. About 38% had symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder. In addition, the study found that patients with symptoms of mental health disorders were twice as likely to report menstrual cramps. “The duration of isolation was a major factor influencing overall period changes and mental health in women treated with COVID-19,” the authors write. “Healthcare providers treating patients with COVID-19 cannot ignore these health problems.”
California health care workers were to receive a pandemic bonus of up to $ 1,500
California front-line health care workers who worked in the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic are set to receive a bonus from the state as part of a fiscal agreement reached by Gavin Newsom and lawmakers. Eligible full-time employees may receive up to $ 1,500: part-time workers $ 1,250 and doctors up to $ 1,000 per bill 184. “to manage the COVID-19 pandemic and address other public health issues facing Californians,” lawmakers said.
What does the evolution of COVID-19 mean for our future?
Will we ever be able to prevent the relentless coronavirus? It has exceeded the expectations of health experts and scientists: With each mutation, it is more contagious than ever and, in addition to pandemic fatigue, is well on its way to maintaining an important role in our lives. In The Chronicle’s Fifth & Mission podcast, Chronicle health reporter Erin Allday explains the evolution of the virus in a discussion with presenter Cecilia Lei. Listen to hear what the experts have to say about this sly coronavirus and what they are learning.
Vaccination for a Muppet: Elmo gets his shot
Sesame Street favorite Elmo was vaccinated against COVID on Tuesday. He was part of a public service campaign to increase the absorption of vaccines by children from Sesame Workshop, the non-profit educational organization behind the long-running television show. In a clip posted on YouTube, Elmo and Muppet Louie’s dad answer some frequently asked questions about the vaccine: “Was it safe? Was it the right decision? “I talked to our pediatrician to make the right choice,” says Louie. “I learned that the Elmo vaccine is the best way to keep ourselves, our friends, our neighbors and everyone else healthy and …
