The latest COVID-19 news relevant to physicians when it comes to the business of medicine.
CDC recommends masking indoors in some areas for people fully vaccinated against COVID-19
In a reversal, the agency is calling for vaccinated people living in COVID hotspots to mask up indoors.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 27, 2021
Data from the Coronavirus Resource Center at Johns Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control.
CDC may revise masking guidelines, Fauci says
About 50% of the country is not fully vaccinated, leading to concerns
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 26, 2021
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 23, 2021
AHA supports mandatory COVID-19 vaccination for hospital staff
The association says that the vaccines are safe and effective at reducing the risk of infection and transmission.
U.S. life expectancy falls 1.5 percent in 2020
A CDC analysis saw that U.S. life expectancy dropped by 1.5 years in 2020 mostly due to COVID-19.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 22, 2021
Responding to Black Americans’ concerns regarding COVID vaccinations
Black health care professionals and organizations have been holding conversations and town hall meetings to share information and reduce doubts about the safety of the COVID vaccines.
Study: Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccine less effective against Delta
A new study claims the single-dose vaccine is less effective against emerging variants than previously believed.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 21, 2021
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 20, 2021
Regulators mull boosters as delta variant rages
The CDC is examining booster shots against COVID-19 for immunocompromised patients.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 19, 2021
Organizations call for healthcare employee COVID-19 vaccination requirements
A statement calls for vaccination requirements for employees of hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare facilities.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 16, 2021
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers: July 15, 2021
Vaccine hesitancy among the young hampering herd COVID-19 immunity
A large portion of young adults are still saying they likely won’t get the shots.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers: July 14, 2021
CVS study shows patients want choice post-pandemic
The survey found that people are seeking more personalized, customizable, and accessible care.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers: July 13, 2021
Flu vaccination could lessen impact of COVID-19 effects
Influenza vaccines may protect against some of the worst effects of COVID-19, a new study suggests.
COVID-19 booster shot not needed right now for vaccinated patients, CDC and FDA say
The CDC and FDA put out a statement after Pfizer and BioNtech discuss the potential benefits of a COVID-19 booster.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers: July 12, 2021
Pfizer to seek approval of COVID-19 booster
The FDA and CDC say the booster isn’t currently necessary.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 9, 2021
Study: Vaccination push cut U.S. COVID-19 deaths
Without the COVID-19 vaccine nearly twice as many people in the U.S. would have died of the disease this year.
A snapshot: The state of COVID-19 vaccinations in the U.S.
Results from an ongoing research project tracking Americans’ experiences with, and attitudes towards, COVID-19 vaccinations.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 8, 2021
Study: COVID-19 vaccine lotteries not effective
Researchers say Ohio’s “Vax-a-Million” lottery wasn’t associated with an increased number of vaccinations.