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pandemic
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Where are the aging experts in Biden’s COVID-19 task force?
Consider this: COVID-19 has hospitalizations and deaths among those over 65 are five and 90 times higher respectively than in…
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Pfizer vaccine news sounds great — but it’s still data by press release
Pfizer made waves Monday with its announcement that its COVID-19 vaccine, developed with partner BioNTech, is “strongly effective,” with a…
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Biden coronavirus task force members announced
If you want to know how seriously President-elect Joe Biden is taking SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, look no…
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President-elect Biden’s COVID-19 plan includes national testing strategy, boost in contact tracing
President-elect Biden reportedly plans to announce his COVID-19 task force on Monday, sending Americans a signal that getting the pandemic…
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New York Times health reporter shares COVID-19 resources, tips
Eight months since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic, there are still many unknowns about the disease caused…
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Get prepared now to cover the COVID-19 vaccine
Photo: Photo: VCU Capital News Service via Flickr The race for a COVID-19 is heating up. At least two COVID-19…
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Survey: Lack of access to public health experts hinders COVID-19 reporting
Reporters covering the COVID-19 pandemic have often been unable to speak directly with public health experts, hindering access to complete…
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Latest medical conference to go virtual will target improving diagnosis, reducing disparities
One of the nation’s most interesting, patient- and media-friendly medical organizations next week will focus on a topic more relevant…
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Advice on repairing public trust in the CDC
With public trust at an all-time low in government scientists and public health agencies, what can be done to repair…
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New partnership seeks to boost nursing home safety
A new partnership will provide free training and mentorship to nursing homes across the country to improve evidence-based infection prevention…