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COVID-19 vaccine rollout faces delays
December 30, 2020
To reach 80% of the country by late June, 3 million people would need to receive a COVID-19 vaccine each day.
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Complete blood count scoring can predict COVID-19 severity
December 30, 2020
COVID-19 produces specific alterations in circulating blood cells that can be detected by a routine hematology analyzer.
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New pediatric cases down as U.S. tops 2 million children with COVID-19
December 30, 2020
Drop in weekly pediatric cases was the second since the beginning of December.
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2.1 Million COVID Vaccine Doses Given in U.S.
December 29, 2020
The number is based on the CDC’s Vaccine Tracking System and reports from state and local public health departments, as well as updates from five federal agencies.
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CDC issues COVID-19 vaccine guidance for underlying conditions
December 29, 2020
The CDC guidance had specific information for people with HIV, weakened immune systems, and autoimmune conditions such as Guillain-Barré syndrome and Bell’s palsy.
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Scant risk for SARS-CoV-2 from hospital air
December 28, 2020
Everywhere they look within hospitals, researchers find RNA from SARS-CoV-2 in the air. But viable viruses typically are found only close to patients.
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New resilience center targets traumatized health care workers
December 28, 2020
“It’s been grueling but we learned how to care of ourselves so we can take care of our patients,” said Joe Ciavarro, a PA at Mount Sinai.
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COVID-19 mortality rates declined, but vary by hospital
December 24, 2020
“[T]he characteristic that is most associated with poor or worsening hospital outcomes is high or increasing community case rates,” writes David A. Asch, MD.
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Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine deemed ‘highly effective,’ but further studies needed
December 23, 2020
The primary safety endpoint was to characterize the safety of the vaccine following one or two doses.
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Call to arms: vaccinating the health workforce of 21 million strong
December 23, 2020
The real story of the debut of COVID-19 vaccination is more methodical than monumental, a celebration of teamwork.
