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Senior living communities in Washington, Maryland take precautions after positive COVID-19 test results
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 09, 2020
Senior living communities in Washington state and Maryland are taking steps to prevent an outbreak after people living in or visiting their communities tested positive for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)....
Provider associations advise residents to consult with doctors in wake of health officials’ stance...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Sep 17, 2024
Senior living providers in Florida are advising their residents, particularly those with underlying health conditions, to consult their own doctors before making a decision about COVID-19 vaccination,...
Caseload strain linked to patient survival during delta wave of COVID-19
By
Haymarket Media
Sep 10, 2024
One in five COVID-19 deaths were due to strain-attributable mortality; the findings were consistent across hospital types.
Demographic factors tied to differences in long COVID symptoms
By
Haymarket Media
Aug 30, 2024
Higher symptom intensity was seen among older people, women and non-white individuals.
FDA approves updated COVID shots for fall
Aug 22, 2024
Updated shots to shield against COVID-19 infection were approved by the US Food and Drug Administration on Thursday.
Pandemic challenges raise concerns about assisted living’s ability to care for cognitively impaired...
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Aug 15, 2024
Exacerbated challenges faced by memory care assisted living communities during the COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to the increased use of antipsychotics and antidepressants, raising concerns about...
COVID-19 vaccination may increase risk for urinary tract symptoms
Aug 01, 2024
A higher proportion of those who received a single dose versus three doses had to urinate five or more times in the night.
Wearing face mask reduces risk for symptoms of respiratory infection
Jul 31, 2024
Wearing surgical face mask in public over 14 days reduces risk for self-reported symptoms consistent with respiratory infection
Long COVID incidence declined over course of pandemic
Jul 23, 2024
The authors say, however, that the risk remained substantial, even among vaccinated persons during the omicron era.