Protection against SARS-CoV-2 wanes months after BNT162b2 vaccination
Oct 08, 2021
Declines were seen in humoral responses and effectiveness against SARS-CoV-2 infection within several months after the second dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, also known as Comirnaty.
Prepare for ‘vigorous respiratory virus’ season, public health experts warn
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Oct 08, 2021
Relaxed COVID-19 mitigation measures, travel and a lack of protective immunity against last season’s influenza virus could mean a potentially “vigorous respiratory virus season,” according to public...
Healthcare workers show greatest COVID-19 stress
Oct 06, 2021
The findings compared with other occupational categories, but across occupations, women had high levels of stress, with age acting as a protective factor.
U.S. to buy $1 billion worth of rapid COVID-19 tests
Oct 06, 2021
Many Americans have reported difficulty getting testing appointments or buying at-home tests.
Nearly 200,000 COVID-19 home tests recalled over false positives
Oct 06, 2021
The problem with the Ellume rapid antigen tests was caused by variations in the quality of one of the raw materials used in the products.
Study confirms virulence of SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern
Oct 05, 2021
The risks for hospitalization, ICU admission, death were up for N501Y-positive variants but were even more pronounced with the delta variant.
Tips for caregivers during Mental Health Screening Month
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Oct 04, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on caregivers. Work and personal stress and fatigue have resulted in another crisis in the United States — one related to mental exhaustion. Just last week, a study...
States navigate implementing COVID-19 vaccine requirements
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Oct 04, 2021
Today is the day that Connecticut’s long-term workers and other workers employed by the state are required to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate or agree to regular testing. The deadline was postponed...
REGEN-COV reduces risk for COVID-19 hospitalization, death
Oct 01, 2021
Among outpatients with COVID-19 at high risk, the risk for hospitalization and death was reduced with the monoclonal antibody combo versus placebo.
Remember what brought you here
By
John O'Connor
Sep 30, 2021
There are many, many things in senior living that can torpedo your enthusiasm. But only if you give them permission. Don’t.