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: Aug. 16, 2021
How many novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases were announced today?
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 13, 2021
FDA expected to authorize COVID-19 boosters for the immunocompromised
The authorization would cover both the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 12, 2021
Study: Flu shot offers protection against COVID-19
The flu shot was shown to reduce the number of patients with COVID-19 who required treatment from an emergency department or the intensive care unit.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 11, 2021
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 10, 2021
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 9, 2021
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 6, 2021
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 5, 2021
WHO pushes moratorium on COVID-19 booster shots
The organization cites a lack of data and says nations should prioritize vaccinating more of the world’s population before turning to boosters.
Report: FDA to give Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine final approval soon
The move is expected to clear the way for more vaccine mandates.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 4, 2021
AMA releases provisional CPT code for third dose of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
As additional vaccinations may become necessary this code will ensure physicians can get paid.
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 3, 2021
Coronavirus Delta variant, vaccine, and case numbers in the United States: Aug. 2, 2021
Data from the Coronavirus Resource Center at Johns Hopkins University and the Centers for Disease Control.
CDC: Vaccinated patients may be spreading COVID-19, universal masking needed
The internal CDC document, first shared online by the Washington Post, discusses strategies to promote vaccination and the need for universal masking.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 30, 2021
Pfizer continues push for COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
The Biden administration has maintained that the third shot is not necessary.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 29, 2021
Your patients may soon be asking, “Do I have the flu or COVID-19?”
With COVID-19 cases resurging and the flu season fast approaching, we may see new concerns pop up, most especially with unvaccinated populations.
Coronavirus vaccine and case numbers in the United States: July 28, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerates patient use of on-demand care
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
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.
