Category: pharma

Delaware Latest To Lift Hurdle To Nurse Practitioners During Pandemic

Delaware is the latest in a growing number of states giving direct access to nurse practitioners thanks to legislation eliminating hurdles for patients who need primary care, particularly during the Covid-19 pandemic.

CVS To Raise Minimum Wage To $15 An Hour As Business ‘Normalizes’

CVS Health will raise the minimum wage of its employees to $15 an hour effective in July 2022 as the drugstore chain’s business rebounds to pre-pandemic levels.

Poll: Unvaccinated Fear Vaccine More Than Covid And Delta Variant

Unvaccinated Americans fear the Covid-19 vaccine more than the deadly Coronavirus itself and its rapidly spreading Delta variant, a new Kaiser Family Foundation poll shows.

The Frozen Honey Challenge Is Spreading On TikTok, Here Are The Risks

Oh, honey. This new frozen honey trend on social media may seem sweet but “bee” careful.

Pfizer, Moderna Raise Prices Of Covid-19 Coronavirus Vaccines For European Union

The EU has now surpassed the U.S. in getting its population vaccinated. But will higher Covid-19 coronavirus vaccine prices derail this progress?

Florida Breaks Daily Covid-19 Case Record, Becomes New U.S. Pandemic ‘Epicenter’

On Friday, Florida reported 21,683 new cases of Covid-19, the most infections in a single day since the start of the pandemic.

Biden’s Special Obamacare Sign-Up A Pandemic Boost To Health Insurers

Health insurance companies continue to have one of their best years selling individual plans under the Affordable Care Act thanks to the Biden administration’s special open enrollment period.

Barnstable Covid-19 Outbreak: Fully Vaccinated Can Spread Coronavirus Delta Variant, Says CDC

74% of the SARS-CoV2 infections were in fully vaccinated persons. This doesn’t mean that the Covid-19 don’t offer protection but it means that Covid-19 vaccines alone may not be enough right now.

Will Lollapalooza, Sturgis Rally Be Covid-19 Coronavirus Delta Variant Superspreader Events?

Lollapalooza may bring together over 110,000 people a day in one of the largest gatherings since the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic began.

Texas Gov. Abbott Exec Order: No Face Mask Mandates, Covid-19 Vaccine Requirements By Local Authorities

On Wednesday, the number of new confirmed COvid-19 coronavirus cases in Texas exceeded 10,000 for the first time since February 9.