Alicia Ault
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Feds to states: Give COVID-19 vaccine to 65+ and those with comorbidities
January 13, 2021
The federal government will also increase the number of sites eligible to receive vaccine – including some 13,000 federally qualified community health centers.
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COVID-related harm to HCWs must be tracked more rigorously: NAS panel
December 15, 2020
Although the data are still limited, the prevalence of burnout and suicide points to a serious concern, according to the report.
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CDC panel recommends Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine for people 16 and over
December 13, 2020
ACIP panelists said clinicians need more guidance on whether to use the vaccine in pregnant or breastfeeding women.
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ACIP: Health workers, long-term care residents first tier for COVID-19 vaccine
December 2, 2020
State health departments are expected to rely on the recommendation, but ultimately can make their own decisions on how to allocate vaccine in their states.
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Pfizer files for FDA emergency use authorization of COVID vaccine
November 20, 2020
“The process of the speed did not compromise at all safety, nor did it compromise scientific integrity.”
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Situation ‘dire’ as COVID spike in West, Midwest worsens, experts say
November 13, 2020
“I think the situation in 2 to 4 weeks is going to be grim,” said Dr. Andrew Pavia.
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Trump could clean house at health agencies
November 11, 2020
Most of the president’s ire has been directed at Fauci. As far back as April, Trump retweeted a call for Fauci’s firing.
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Supreme Court Justices seem skeptical of case to overturn ACA
November 10, 2020
It’s unlikely the Justices will issue a decision immediately. They have until the end of the term in June to rule.
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Great Barrington coauthor backs off strict reliance on herd immunity
November 10, 2020
The Great Barrington approach advocates isolation and protection of people who are most vulnerable to COVID-19 while avoiding what they characterize as lockdowns.
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CMS gives hospitals 14 weeks to start daily COVID, flu reports
October 7, 2020
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will send letters on October 7 to all 6,200 hospitals that receive reimbursement from the two federal health programs informing them of how well they are doing now.