Coronavirus COVID-19 Weekly Update 1st February 2021
Weekly update published on MedShr: 1st February 2021
Last updated: 1st February 2021
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Coronavirus COVID-19 Weekly Update 1st February 2021
This update will be published weekly at 12pm GMT on Mondays and aims to provide clinicians and the public with an overview of the latest data, guidelines, key publications and policy around COVID-19, with links to essential resources and information.
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Global Impact of COVID-19 to Date
Data from WHO Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Dashboard, reported on 31st Jan 2021
Sources: World Health Organization, Johns Hopkins University & Medicine
Data related to 'patients recovered' and 'countries affected' based on data from Johns Hopkins University & Medicine, other data obtained from WHO Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Dashboard
COVID-19 Cumulative Global Cases
Data from WHO Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Dashboard, reported on 31st Jan 2021
Source: World Health Organization
Global Vaccinations Against COVID-19
Official data collated by Our World in Data - data up to 1st Feb 2021 at 09:40 (GMT)
Source: Our World in Data
For full vaccination data, Our World in Data state: "Total number of people who received all doses prescribed by the vaccination protocol. This data is only available for countries which report the breakdown of doses administered by first and second doses."
Total UK COVID-19 Cases
As of 1st Feb 09:00 (GMT) - Data for 24 hour period, reported on 31-01-21
Source: Public Health England
COVID-19 in the African Region
As of 1st Feb 09:00 (GMT) - Data for 24 hour period, reported on 31-01-21
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Source: World Health Organization
COVID-19 in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
As of 1st Feb 09:00 (GMT) - Data for 24 hour period, reported on 31-01-21
Source: World Health Organization
Latest COVID-19 Publications and Guidelines:
A selection of recent publications and useful clinical guidance from scientific journals
Editorials, Research Articles and Commentary:
The BMJ: Covid-19 pandemic and the social determinants of health (Analysis)
Paremoer L, Nandi S, Serag H, Baum F. Covid-19 pandemic and the social determinants of health. BMJ. 2021 Jan 28;372:n129. doi: 10.1136/bmj.n129. PMID: 33509801; PMCID: PMC7842257.
J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth: Corticosteroids for Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) With Different Disease Severity: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials
Pasin L, Navalesi P, Zangrillo A, et al. Corticosteroids for Patients With Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) With Different Disease Severity: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials. J Cardiothorac Vasc Anesth. 2021 Feb;35(2):578-584. doi: 10.1053/j.jvca.2020.11.057. Epub 2020 Nov 28. PMID: 33298370; PMCID: PMC7698829.
Science: Broad and potent activity against SARS-like viruses by an engineered human monoclonal antibody
Rappazzo CG, Tse LV, Kaku CI, et al. Broad and potent activity against SARS-like viruses by an engineered human monoclonal antibody. Science. 2021 Jan 25:eabf4830. doi: 10.1126/science.abf4830. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 33495307.
Ann Glob Health: Risk of Healthcare Worker Burnout in Africa during the COVID-19 Pandemic
Debes JD, Quadri NS, Sultan A, et al. Risk of Healthcare Worker Burnout in Africa during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Ann Glob Health. 2021 Jan 5;87(1):5. doi: 10.5334/aogh.3150. PMID: 33505864; PMCID: PMC7792458.
The Lancet Digital Health: What social media told us in the time of COVID-19: a scoping review
Tsao S, Chen H, Tisseverasinghe T, et al. What social media told us in the time of COVID-19: a scoping review. The Lancet Digital Health. 2021 Jan 28. DOI: 10.1016/S2589-7500(20)30315-0
JAMA Netw Open: Association of Social and Demographic Factors With COVID-19 Incidence and Death Rates in the US
Karmakar M, Lantz PM, Tipirneni R. Association of Social and Demographic Factors With COVID-19 Incidence and Death Rates in the US. JAMA Netw Open. 2021 Jan 4;4(1):e2036462. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.36462. PMID: 33512520.
Latest Developments in the News:
WHO Weekly Situational Reports: Epidemiological and Operational
Africa
WHO (AFRO): New COVID-19 variants fuelling Africa’s second wave
WHO (AFRO): Seven things to know about COVID-19 variants in Africa
Africa CDC: MTN partners with African Union on COVID-19 vaccinations in Africa
MSF: Malawi is overwhelmed by second wave of coronavirus COVID-19
BBC: Coronavirus in Africa tracker
WHO in the African Region: COVID-19
Eastern Mediterranean
WHO (EMRO): WHO Regional Director's statement for virtual press briefing, 27 January
Int J Epidemiol: Commentary: Challenges of COVID-19 screening of healthcare workers in Egypt and the Eastern Mediterranean region
WHO (EMRO): Update on COVID-19 vaccination in Syria
BBC News: Covid: Israel to transfer 5,000 vaccine doses to Palestinians
WHO: Regional COVID-19 response: success stories
WHO in the Eastern Mediterranean Region: COVID-19
United Kingdom
The BMJ: Universal basic income and covid-19 pandemic
The BMJ: Covid-19: New UK variant may be linked to increased death rate, early data indicate
BBC News: Covid vaccine offered to all care homes in England
Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the UK
Global Health
WHO: The Moderna COVID-19 (mRNA-1273) vaccine: what you need to know
Science: Novavax vaccine delivers 89% efficacy against COVID-19 in U.K.—but is less potent in South Africa
The Lancet: Urgent needs of low-income and middle-income countries for COVID-19 vaccines and therapeutics
Nature: How to redesign COVID vaccines so they protect against variants
The Lancet: COVID-19 and mental health
WHO: WHO recommends follow-up care, low-dose anticoagulants for COVID-19 patients
The BMJ: Support for self-isolation is critical in covid-19 response
Nature: COVID-19 rarely spreads through surfaces. So why are we still deep cleaning?
Useful Sources for Latest Developments and News
WHO: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic (including links to regional offices) and COVID-19 vaccines
Our World in Data: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Vaccinations - Statistics and Research
United Nations: COVID-19 Response
Johns Hopkins University & Medicine: Coronavirus Resource Center
BBC: Covid-19 pandemic: Tracking the global coronavirus outbreak
Harvard Medical School: Coronavirus Resource Center
Educational Resources:
"Real-time training during global emergencies is critical for effective preparedness and response. The COVID-19 channel provides learning resources for health professionals, decision-makers and the public for the outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)." (WHO 2020)
WHO: Vaccine Series
Science: How do the leading COVID-19 vaccines work? Science explains
Johns Hopkins University: Understanding the COVID-19 Pandemic
BMJ Best Practice: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) - clinical decision support tool
Elsevier: COVID-19 Health Education resource center, including the Health Education Faculty Hub
The BMJ: Managing the long term effects of covid-19: summary of NICE, SIGN, and RCGP rapid guideline
Shah W, Hillman T, Playford ED, Hishmeh L. Managing the long term effects of covid-19: summary of NICE, SIGN, and RCGP rapid guideline. BMJ. 2021 Jan 22;372:n136. doi: 10.1136/bmj.n136. PMID: 33483331.
MedShr Open: COVID-19 Weekly Article - Healthcare Education during the COVID-19 Pandemic
This recent COVID-19 Open Article aims to provide a concise overview on some of the innovative solutions that have been employed since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to try and ensure the continuity of healthcare education and training.
Research related to COVID-19
Below is a list of links to organisations who are making great efforts to categorise, evaluate and summarise the vast catalogue of COVID-19 research. If you discover any other great resources please feel free to share these in the comments section below.
Global research on coronavirus disease (COVID-19) - WHO Global research database and links to further research catalogues
LitCovid - a curated literature hub for tracking up-to-date scientific information about COVID-19
Public Health Emergency COVID-19 Initiative - PubMed Central
COVID-19 Science Updates - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Treatment Guidelines - National Institutes for Health
ClinicalTrials.gov - COVID-19 clinical trials
Finding the evidence: Coronavirus – Knowledge & Library Services - Public Health England
Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Cochrane resources and news - Cochrane
Weekly Update by Dr Ryan Broll, MedShr Open Editorial Team, Medical Education Fellow
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