Data support what health experts have been saying for months: COVID-19 vaccines are highly effective at preventing serious illness and death
Florida Sees Record Number of COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations
On Saturday, there were a record-setting 21,683 new COVID-19 cases in the state
North Carolina Confirms 495 Hepatitis A Cases
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) recently announced the state had surpassed 1,000 reported cases of hepatitis A associated with a national outbreak that began in April 2017.
In addition, NCDHHS confirmed 63% of patients had required hospitalization, and 16 people have died from hepatitis A.
Since January 2021, 495 outbreak-associated cases of hepatitis A were reported by NCDHHS, indicating a marked increase in virus transmission.
Of the 2021 cases, 13% are also infected with hepatitis B and 48% with hepatitis C.
One in Four Survivors of COVID-19 Have Symptoms at Six Months
Fatigue, shortness of breath, and depression are the most common long COVID-19 symptoms
More Than Half of Personnel at LTCFs Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19
56.8 percent of HCP are fully vaccinated, with coverage higher for physicians and advanced practice providers than for nurses, aides
Physician’s Briefing Weekly Coronavirus Roundup
Here is what the editors at Physician’s Briefing chose as the most important COVID-19 developments for you and your practice for the week of July 26 to 30, 2021. This …
Affordable Care Act Had Limited Effects on Reducing Uninsurance
Findings show great variation in reducing uninsurance for Black, Hispanic, and low-income adults
U.S. Medical Debt High, but Varies Geographically
Debt higher in the South, in lowest income ZIP codes, and in states without Medicaid expansion
Israel Offers COVID-19 Booster Shots to Anyone Over 60
Announcement comes amid increasing infections and indications that the vaccine’s efficacy fades over time
Pandemic-Related School Closures Tied to Poor Mental Health of Students
Much of the poor mental health during school closures tied to established risk factors