Archive for December, 2020
Modified CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing scissors are enabling researchers to make alterations to the genetic material of single-cell organisms that are indistinguishable from natural mutations. This method is making it possible to develop a (harmless) experimental live vaccine for the widespread parasite Toxoplasma gondii. Source: Genetic engineering without unwanted side effects helps fight parasites
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Guidance and tools to help administrators of correctional and detention facilities make decisions and protect and communicate with staff, people who are incarcerated, and their communities during COVID-19. Source: Toolkit for Correctional and Detention Facilities
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Cloth face coverings are an additional step to help slow the spread of COVID-19 when combined with every day preventive actions and social distancing in public settings. Source: How to Wear Masks
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Learn about COVID-19 forecasts and modeling for new cases. Source: COVID-19 Forecasts: Cases
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Information about the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine including name, manufacturer, type of vaccine, number of shots, how it is given and links to ingredient information. Source: Information about the Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine
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Healthcare Facilities That Have Implemented COVID-19 Electronic Case Reporting Source: Healthcare Facilities That Have Implemented COVID-19 Electronic Case Reporting
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Learn about the CDC’s COVID-19 vaccine recommendation process and the goals and principles guiding decisions if there is a limited supply at first. Source: How CDC Is Making COVID-19 Vaccine Recommendations
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Resources for Correctional and Detention Facilities Source: Correctional and Detention Facilities
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Forecasts show national and state level cumulative reported and predicted deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. CDC is working with partners to bring together weekly COVID-19 forecasts in one place. Source: Previous COVID-19 Forecasts: Cases
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COVIDTracer is a spreadsheet-based tool that allows state- and local-level public health officials and policy makers to compare between three different contact tracing/monitoring strategies. Source: COVIDTracer 1.0
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