The latest COVID-19 news relevant to physicians when it comes to the business of medicine.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 18, 2022
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 15, 2022
FDA approves emergency use for Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
Clinical trial finds 90.4% effectiveness rating for those aged 18 years and older.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 14, 2022
U.S. needs better long-term supports for older adults, ACP says
New position paper has five recommendations for financing, nursing homes, family caregivers.
Survey: Clinicians say COVID-19 testing remains critical
Two-thirds report conducting on-site testing.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 13, 2022
White House updates strategy to manage BA.5 variant of COVID-19 virus
Health agency leaders say tools are in place and deaths are preventable.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 12, 2022
Paxlovid prescription power could have bad effects on COVID-19 patients, physician groups say
FDA decision prompts praise from pharmacists for expanding treatment and equity around nation.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 11, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 8, 2022
FDA expands Paxlovid prescription authority to pharmacists to combat COVID-19
Oral antiviral pills may help adults and children avoid hospitalization and death.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 7, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: July 6, 2022
HHS orders at least 105 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine for fall
Purchase follows FDA recommendation to include Omicron component in boosters.
Family physicians want federal plan to transition out of COVID-19 public health emergency
AAFP praises pandemic flexibilities and recommends future policies on vaccines, payments, telehealth and more.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 30, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 29, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 28, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 27, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 24, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 23, 2022
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 22, 2022
COVID-19 responses: 11 top performing states
Here are the top 11 states, ranked for their response to COVID-19, with additional rankings in other categories, as measured by The Commonwealth Fund.
COVID-19 responses: 9 states at the bottom
Here are the bottom nine states, ranked for their response to COVID-19, with additional rankings in other categories, as measured by The Commonwealth Fund.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 21, 2022
Patients responded to primary care physicians’ messages for COVID-19 vaccinations
Messages addressed vaccine safety, effectiveness, trust.
Coronavirus Omicron variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: June 20, 2022
Life expectancy increases in U.S. from 2000 to 2019, but findings ‘raise significant questions’
NIH says data provide context for changes, disparities that happened in COVID-19 pandemic.
