The extended presence of viral RNA in feces, but not respiratory samples, along with the association of fecal viral RNA shedding with GI symptoms suggest that SARS-CoV-2 infects the GI tract, and that this infection can be prolonged in a subset of individuals with COVID-19.
In the latest column, news about Palo Alto celebrating its new "sibling city" relationship with Bloomington, Indiana; the 1 millionth COVID-19 PCR test processed at Stanford Medicine and a longtime local Realtor s plans to retire.