The latest COVID-19 news relevant to physicians when it comes to the business of medicine.
MJH Life Sciences COVID-19 Coalition webinar to discuss virus variants
The next free COVID-19 Coalition webinar will focus on the emerging coronavirus variants.
Biden names COVID-19 response chief science officer
David Kessler, MD, will take the reins of President-elect Joe R. Biden’s COVID-19 response team.
Can we stop wasting the COVID-19 vaccine?
We must get our act together and carry out a nationwide vaccination campaign efficiently and smartly
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: January 18, 2021 update
Data from the COVID tracking project on coronavirus cases, test results, vaccination rates and more.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: January 15, 2021 update
Seven ways to ease COVID-related stress
Fighting the COVID pandemic for nearly a year has placed enormous psychological strains on many front-line health care providers
Coronavirus: ACP pushes ethical allocation of vaccines
In a statement, ACP President Jacqueline W. Fincher, MD, MACP, says vaccine prioritization should be based on medical need.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: January 14, 2021 update
Coronavirus: ACP makes vaccine recommendations
The recommendations address the role of physicians as vaccinators.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: January 13, 2021 update
Survey: Patients happy with how doctors responded to COVID-19
Despite the challenges the pandemic has presented to medical care, the vast majority of patients are happy with how their doctors met the challenges.
Coronavirus: Feds to release second vaccine doses
The Trump administration reversed course saying that the administration of vaccines has been “too narrowly focused.”
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: January 12, 2021 update
Coronavirus: Testing inequities persist along racial lines
A study of COVID-19 testing in the St. Louis area shows the inequities still present in a critical part of fighting the pandemic.
Coronavirus: AHA calls for expedited administration of vaccines
The open letter to the HHS secretary urges him to be more transparent about the vaccine rollout.
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: January 11, 2021 update
COVID-19 pandemic leads physicians to new hobbies
As dismal as the last year has been, the pandemic has offered a few tiny silver linings
Coronavirus case numbers in the United States: January 8, 2021 update
Survey: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy remains high
Top reasons cited to refuse the shots include questions of safety and effectiveness.
MJH COVID-19 Coalition webinar to focus on race
The webinar will look at the structural inequities that has led to disproportionate impacts of the virus among racial and ethnic minority groups.
Coronavirus: Organizations urge healthcare workers to get vaccinated
The organizations also thanks healthcare professionals for their work throughout the pandemic.
Coronavirus: FDA grants Pfizer vaccine EUA
The authorization came late Friday night.
