These new findings bring about important yet unanswered questions: What do these brain changes following COVID-19 mean for the process and pace of aging? And, over time does the brain recover to some extent from viral infection?
The modified quarantine strategy is gaining momentum with school districts across the country, despite the lack of an endorsement by federal health officials. Nevertheless, early studies appear promising — when protocols are implemented alongside other COVID-19 precautions like masking.
Culturally, this is an era in which people are held in high esteem when they stick with their beliefs and are negatively labeled as “flip-floppers” or “wishy-washy” when they change what they think, but social psychologists say good decision-makers often explore information about options other than their favorite.
In recommending against boosters for the general public, the committee cited reasons such as lack of sufficient safety data in younger age groups and indications that initial doses still seem to be provide robust protection against severe illness.
As the virus changes — the density of the delta virus in the air is greater than the original strain — experts have adjusted their advice regarding masks.
Tennessee hospitals are setting new records each day, caring for more covid patients than ever. The most critical patients are almost all unvaccinated, meaning ICUs are filled with regretful patients hoping for a second chance.
A spokesman said the district wants to prevent a spike in quarantine absenteeism. The district will review the policy over fall break in early October.
The largest randomized controlled study of masks, led by researchers from Stanford and Yale universities, is the latest that clearly supports the value of wearing surgical masks for reducing infection.
