This study briefly discussed the impact of COVID-19 on young people. Adolescents, being one of the most sensitive groups, should be prioritized to reduce suicidal ideation and the fact that they are planning to commit suicide. Family members can play an important role in maintaining the mental...

This article conducted this study to investigate the impact of COVID-19 preventative measures on airborne/droplet-transmitted infectious diseases in Taiwan, a country with a low number of COVID-19 cases. This is the first study to thoroughly investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the emergence of...

This letter to the editor highlights the need for Qatar, being the host of FIFA World Cup 2022, to implement numerous efficient counter interventions, such as management measures, disinfection, environmental hygiene, personal protection, and health promotion, to prevent or control the spread of...

Ophthalmologist residents, ophthalmology fellows, young ophthalmologists (who are staying at home during the lockdown time) are stressed, and worried about the future, training, career, practice, finances and health, etc. The purpose of sharing these 19 ways from our lockdown diary will help...

This study compared the incidence of SARS-CoV-2 infection in players and staff of the National Basketball Association (NBA) who did vs those who did not receive a booster dose. Between December 1, 2021, and January 15, 2022, tests administered to players and employees more than once were included....

Webinar fatigue is a new phenomenon that has emerged due to the COVID-19 lockdown where there is an increased use of online/web meetings or other modalities for work, academics, and learning new skills in leisure time. The webinars and web-based meetings require greater attention towards the verbal ...

The authors would like to address some concerns mentioned in a study conducted by Hasan Bayram et al. about the COVID-19 transmission routes to Turkey, a lack of transparency by the Turkish MoH, and purported restrictions on scientific research on COVID-19. For instance, Hasan Bayram et al. claim...

Travel restrictions to control the transmission of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), were rapidly implemented in Australia. Despite its apparent effectiveness, this proactive approach has been criticized as...

Despite efficacious COVID-19 vaccines becoming available since the study was originally designed, the use of routine testing for SARS-CoV-2 during travel has become increasingly relevant due to: (1) groups of people who have declined vaccination, (2) vaccine-breakthrough infections (that might be...