CVS Health Thursday said it is delivering as promised to open 1,000 testing locations for the Coronavirus strain COVID-19.
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New Paper Finds Startling Number Of Asymptomatic Covid-19 Carriers
An unwitting study on a small ship headed out just as the pandemic was starting reveals some interesting realities about the coronavirus.
Doctors In London Using Mixed-Reality Headsets To Treat Coronavirus Patients, Reducing Need For PPE
Doctors at Imperial College London are now using augmented reality headsets to help reduce the number of persons necessary at the bedside, while at the same time enhancing communication, and ultimately reducing usage of PPE by healthcare providers.
The Joint Commission To Resume Hospital Inspections After Pandemic Hiatus
The Joint Commission, accreditor of thousands of U. S. healthcare facilities is set to resume its surveys in June as hospitals and health systems re-open to visitors and begin to return hospital operations to a new normal.
Contrary To The Views Of Naysayers, Covid-19 Pandemic Is Showing The Importance Of Biopharma
If anything, the coronavirus pandemic shows that the biopharmaceutical industry is vibrant and can be very responsive to pandemics. Is it perfect? No. But, we should all be thankful we have it in times like these.
When Can Kids Play Sports Again? How To Keep Youth Safe From Coronavirus
According to a survey, 50% of parents worried that their children will get Covid-19 by returning to sports. Here is guidance on what to do.
Gowns 4 Good: Your Graduation Gown Repurposed As PPE
Gowns4Good was recently launched by Nathaniel Moore, a physician assistant working in the ER at the University of Vermont, using repurposed graduation gowns for PPE.
Half Of U.S. Adults Skipping Healthcare Amid Pandemic
Almost half of U.S. adults say they or someone in their home have “postponed or skipped medical care due to the coronavirus outbreak,” The Kaiser Family Foundation said in a new poll.
Why Covid May Not Be Causing Your Doctor To Wash His Hands
Surprisingly, the Covid crisis may not be enough to boost hand hygiene compliance at hospitals. What’s urgently needed is leadership that embraces effective tactics and technology.
Collateral Damage Of Covid-19: More Than 200 International Cancer Trials Suspended
As a result of Covid-19, more than 200 international cancer trials were suspended. The long term effects of this “downtime” are unclear.
