This week, the question of whether we’ll need COVID-19 booster shots; the ACIP recommends resuming use of the J&J COVID-19 vaccine; humans in the UK transmitted SARS-CoV-2 to their cats; an NBA study shows that persistent positive cases do not transmit COVID-19 after recovery; and neurological symptoms with COVID-19 serve as an ‘important predictor’ of poor outcomes.

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Will we need COVID-19 booster shots?

CDC advisory group recommends resuming use of J&J COVID-19 vaccine

New study demonstrates human-to-cat SARS-CoV-2 transmission

NBA study shows persistent positive cases do not transmit COVID-19 after recovery

Neurological symptoms with COVID-19 serve as ‘important predictor’ of poor outcomes

References:

Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.

Hosie MJ, et al. Vet Rec. 2021;doi:10.1002/vetr.24.

Mack CD, et al. JAMA Intern Med. 2021;doi:10.1001/jamainternmed.2021.2114.

Paul N, et al. Acute hospital outcomes COVID-19 associated neurological dysfunction. Presented at: American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting; April 17-22, 2021 (virtual meeting).