Long COVID seen in most cancer patients after infection
Feb 15, 2023
Other than female sex, no factors predict the development of long-lasting symptoms.
COVID-19 vaccine primary series coverage 76 percent in adults 60 years and older
Feb 06, 2023
Primary series coverage by the end of 2022 was below the 100% target set for at-risk populations.
Abnormal ventilatory patterns common after COVID-19 infection
Dec 09, 2021
Patients with postacute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection also have circulatory impairment and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue.
Philadelphia becomes first U.S. city to bring back indoor mask mandate
Apr 12, 2022
Philadelphia has an automatic indoor mask mandate that kicks in whenever cases in the city rise to a “Level 2.”
Senators call for more than $1B in COVID-19 funding for seniors
By
Joe Jancsurak
Feb 17, 2021
As the House stands poised to pass a massive COVID-19 relief bill, there is a good chance home care will secure a portion of the package. Senators have proposed various funding measures for home- and community-based...
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.
Senior living operator takes layered approach to COVID-19 mitigation
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 23, 2021
Integral Senior Living is taking a layered approach to mitigating the effects of viruses, including COVID-19, with technology aimed at improving air quality and surface cleaning.
New EEOC enforcement plan focuses on diversity, inclusivity, discrimination tied to AI, long COVID, pregnancy
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Sep 25, 2023
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is doubling down on efforts to protect workers from discrimination involving artificial intelligence, pregnancy and long COVID, according to a strategic enforcement...
CDC calls emergency meeting on heart inflammation link to COVID-19 vaccines
Jun 11, 2021
The agency has identified 226 reports so far that may meet its ‘working case definition’ of myocarditis and pericarditis.
Report offers strategies, resources for operating during public health emergencies
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 29, 2020
A new report from the federal COVID-19 Healthcare Resilience Working Group calls on post-acute and long-term care facilities, including assisted living communities, to adjust operations and standards of...