More testing of staff linked to drop in COVID-19 cases, deaths at SNFs
Mar 23, 2023
Reductions in COVID-19 cases and deaths among residents at skilled nursing facilities mainly were seen before vaccine availability.
Antibody response prolonged with COVID-19 vaccine-associated symptoms
Mar 20, 2023
An increased likelihood of experiencing a prolonged neutralizing antibody response was seen for those with vaccine-associated symptoms and prior SARS-CoV-2 infection.
FDA advisers back full approval of Paxlovid
Mar 17, 2023
The panel of FDA advisers says that the medication remains safe and effective for high-risk patients.
Minimal change in mental health linked to COVID-19
Mar 09, 2023
In general population studies, no change was observed in general mental health or anxiety symptoms; minimal worsening was seen in depression symptoms.
Natural protection against reinfection with BA.1 COVID-19 variant lower
Feb 17, 2023
However, protection against severe disease remains high, at 88.9%, for omicron BA.1 at 40 weeks.
Moderna will offer free COVID-19 shots to uninsured after PHE ends
Feb 16, 2023
Moderna faces pressure since the US government subsidized its vaccine development.
Practicing physicians saw excess mortality during COVID-19 pandemic
Feb 13, 2023
However, physicians had substantially lower excess mortality than the general U.S. population.
HUD guidance clarifies importance of supportive services in affordable seniors housing
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Feb 10, 2023
The federal government released new guidance on Thursday reinforcing the importance of supportive service programs for older adults living in subsidized affordable housing.
COVID-19 pandemic at a tipping point: WHO
Jan 30, 2023
The organization’s International Health Regulations Emergency Committee met last week to discuss COVID-19.
Seniors had high burden of RSV-positive respiratory infection before COVID-19
Jan 23, 2023
Following a sharp decline during COVID-19, RSV-positive acute respiratory infection re-emerged during the summer of 2021 and is linked to lower quality of life.