The latest COVID-19 news relevant to physicians when it comes to the business of medicine.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Dec. 1, 2021
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Are patients worried about the flu in 2021?
A new survey from the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases reveals Americans’ differing attitudes towards the diseases.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 30, 2021
Omicron COVID-19 variant: What we know and what we don’t
The Omicron variant of COVID-19 is spreading quickly, jumping continents with infected travelers. Here’s the latest on what global health officials know about it.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 29, 2021
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 24, 2021
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 23, 2021
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 22, 2021
Full insurance coverage for COVID treatment is expiring. How will providers adapt?
The health care industry hasn’t fully adapted to treating patients as consumers the way other industries have.
Large portion of hospital personnel still unvaccinated against COVID-19
Nearly a third of hospital personnel had still not been vaccinated against COVID-19 by mid-September.
Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 boosters get greenlight for all adults from FDA
The move comes just in time for the holiday travel season.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 19, 2021
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 18, 2021
AMA: COVID-19 disinformation spread by some healthcare professionals remains an issue
The AMA continues its fight against COVID-19 disinformation generated by physicians with a new policy.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 17, 2021
FDA reportedly close to authorizing Pfizer COVID-19 boosters for all adults
The administration is also reportedly planning on purchasing millions of doses of the company’s antiviral pill.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 16, 2021
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 15, 2021
COVID-19 misinformation remains widespread: report
Misinformation about the disease and vaccinations remains widespread, and correlated with party affiliation.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 12, 2021
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 11, 2021
Pfizer seeking expanded COVID-19 booster EUA
The company is asking the FDA to make the additional shots available to anyone 18 years old or older.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 10, 2021
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 9, 2021
Vaccine mandate: Biden administration files response to stay
Wrangling over the requirement continues in the courts.
White House gears up for COVID-19 vaccine mandate court battle
After a panel federal judges put a temporary halt on the mandate, the U.S. Surgeon General says the administration is ready to fight for the requirement.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 8, 2021
Pfizer touts antiviral COVID-19 pill’s efficacy
The company’s proposed COVID-19 treatment proved to be 89 percent effective in preventing hospitalization.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Nov. 5, 2021
Biden administration requiring healthcare workers to receive COVID-19 vaccine
The regulation would affect more than 17 million healthcare workers.
