Moderna says omicron-specific booster should be ready by August
Jun 23, 2022
The vaccine targets both omicron and the original strain of the virus.
Court temporarily blocks Biden’s vaccine mandate for big businesses
Nov 08, 2021
Lawsuit questions whether the federal government exceeded its authority in issuing the rule
Most older Americans say they will get updated COVID-19 booster in fall
Aug 10, 2022
Groups especially hard hit by COVID-19 — people older than 65 years, Black adults older than 50 years, people with low incomes — in particular are interested in the booster.
NIH starts trial assessing ‘mix and match’ COVID-19 vaccine approach
Jun 02, 2021
Individuals who received Johnson & Johnson, Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will receive a single booster dose of Moderna vaccine 12 to 20 weeks later.
Preparedness cheaper than dealing with pandemic effects, White House COVID-19 data expert says
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 02, 2022
Long-term care provider reporting of COVID-19 cases remains an important tool in helping to guide efforts to save lives, even if pandemic fatigue has set in, a White House data expert said Monday.
Vaccine mandates murky for some assisted living operators
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Dec 02, 2021
With legal challenges to COVID-10 mandates popping up every day, it’s difficult for healthcare providers to know where they stand, and the waters are even murkier for some assisted living operators,...
As second COVID-19 booster dose is approved, senior living calls for help
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Mar 30, 2022
As public health officials brace for a potential surge in coronavirus cases due to the BA.2 variant, the federal government on Tuesday approved a second COVID-19 booster dose for higher-risk individuals.
12 more states sue to block CMS vaccine mandate
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Nov 17, 2021
A group of 12 states filed a lawsuit Monday against the Biden administration in an attempt to block its vaccine mandate for healthcare workers, asserting that the requirement is unconstitutional and violates...
Home healthcare industry already prepared for COVID-19 booster
By
Diane Eastabrook
Aug 19, 2021
Some home healthcare providers already had the ball rolling on preparations for COVID-19 booster vaccinations — even before the Biden administration announced Wednesday afternoon they would be offered.
Congress can ensure access to COVID-19 tests, vaccines and treatments by fully funding the fight against the virus, LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan told members of the U.S. Senate and House...