by Oceanit | Jan 17, 2025 | Education, General, National News
COVID-19 Testing Recommendations for January 2025 As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its fifth year, testing remains a critical tool for managing the spread of SARS-CoV-2. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other public health organizations have...
by Oceanit | Jan 16, 2025 | Future, Government, National News
COVID-19 and the Trump Administration: Policies and Plans for 2025 As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office in January 2025, COVID-19 remains a significant public health challenge. The incoming administration’s policies will shape the nation’s pandemic...
by Oceanit | Jan 14, 2025 | General, National News
COVID-19 and LA Fires: Managing Health Risks in 2025 Los Angeles has faced a challenging start to 2025, grappling with widespread wildfires that have blanketed the city in smoke and ash. While wildfires are a recurring issue in California, their intersection with the...
by Oceanit | Jan 10, 2025 | Education, General, National News
The ‘Quad-demic’: Understanding and Staying Healthy As the winter season unfolds, healthcare experts are warning of a potential “quad-demic,” a convergence of four respiratory viruses—COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), and the common cold. Each of...
by Oceanit | Jan 10, 2025 | General, National News
How Wastewater Monitoring Tracks COVID-19 Infections Monitoring the spread of COVID-19 has been a cornerstone of public health efforts since the pandemic began. While individual testing and clinical diagnoses remain critical tools, wastewater surveillance has emerged...
by Oceanit | Jan 8, 2025 | General, National News
COVID-19 Transmission Rates: Current Rt Estimates by State in 2025 Monitoring the reproductive number (Rt) of SARS-CoV-2 provides critical insight into the current state of COVID-19 transmission. The Rt value represents the average number of secondary infections...
