Long-haul COVID-19 may affect two of three with mild, moderate disease
Aug 20, 2021
“This is a real wake-up call for anyone who has not been vaccinated,” Melanie L. Bell, Ph.D., said in a statement. “If you get COVID, the chances that you’ll experience long-term...
Health department admonishes senior living company for marketing early vaccines to prospects
By
Amy Novotney
Feb 09, 2021
In an effort to attract prospective residents and fill vacant units amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some senior living operators have been adding vaccine access to their marketing toolbox. A handful...
Senators introduce bill calling for $1.5B to help seniors cope with the effects of COVID-19
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 26, 2021
In recognition of the soaring demand for senior services during the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Sens. Bob Casey (D-PA), Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced on Thursday the Continued...
Feds launch next phase of federal vaccine rollout, expanding access to underserved populations
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 03, 2021
The Biden administration on Tuesday announced the Feb. 11 launch of the Federal Retail Pharmacy Program, expected to help federal and state officials expand vaccine access, including potentially independent...
Thousands may be headed back to work after ruling on COVID-19 staff vaccine mandate
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 14, 2021
Thousands of healthcare workers suspended for not complying with New York’s COVID-19 vaccination mandate could be headed back to the front lines after a federal judge extended an order Tuesday requiring...
More news for Tuesday, Oct. 25
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 25, 2022
Older adults surpass vaccination goals during 2020-2021 flu season … Lighting upgrades in long-term care settings may significantly reduce fall rates … Animal therapy, technology 2 best ways to improve...
mRNA vaccine effectiveness sustained over 24-week period
Aug 20, 2021
The Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines were effective against COVID-19-associated hospitalizations among adults.
Injunction blocking CMS COVID vaccine mandate applies only to 14 states, appeals court says
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 16, 2021
After a federal judge issued a nationwide injunction last week barring enforcement of a vaccine mandate for Medicare- and Medicaid-funded healthcare facilities, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New...
CDC panel recommends COVID-19 boosters for older adults but not healthcare workers
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 23, 2021
A vaccine advisory panel to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention voted unanimously Thursday to recommend booster doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for adults aged 65 or more years...
COVID-19 vaccine now a condition of employment for some senior living operators
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 12, 2021
Some senior living operators are moving to make a COVID-19 vaccination a condition of employment to more quickly mitigate the effect of the virus in their communities.