ID News Round-Up: COVID-19
As the current pandemic continues to spread in the US, social distancing to help #StopTheSpread of COVID-19 has become a key topic of discussion. Read recent news of interest from the world of infectious diseases, with a focus on COVID-19…
What Keeps Infectious Disease Heroes Up At Night?
2020 National Foundation for Infectious Diseases award winners describe what keeps them up at night and share their thoughts on the greatest infectious disease threats and opportunities…
Schaffner Report: Coronavirus Special Edition
As the number of reported cases of COVID-19 continue to increase, US public health officials are ramping up preparedness response efforts at the local, state, and national levels, including quarantines and travel restrictions. NFID Medical Director William Schaffner, MD discusses steps that both the public and healthcare professionals can take…
ID News Round-Up: Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The novel coronavirus disease that was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019 now has an official name: COVID-19. Read recent news of interest from the world of infectious diseases, with a focus on COVID-19…
Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV): What You Need To Know
On January 21, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed the first US case of a new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Washington state, and the World Health Organization (WHO) convened an Emergency Committee to determine whether the outbreak should be declared an international public health emergency. Here’s what you need to know…
