Reformulated booster shots ready by September, White House says
Jul 29, 2022
The Biden administration is working on contracts for the reformulated booster doses.
Insurance premiums rise for senior living operators due to pandemic: NIC
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 29, 2022
Professional liability and property insurance premiums for senior living operators are increasing thanks to COVID-19, according to the results of a new National Investment Center for Seniors Housing &...
62 symptoms linked to SARS-CoV-2 infection after 12 weeks
Jul 28, 2022
The highest adjusted hazard ratios were seen for anosmia, hair loss, sneezing, ejaculation difficulty and reduced libido.
Periodic fasting tied to less severe COVID-19 outcomes
Jul 28, 2022
However, no association was seen between periodic fasting and COVID-19 diagnosis.
More news for Thursday, July 28
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 28, 2022
The pandemic changed way senior living industry is perceived, operated: Kramer … Partnership offers Maryland providers access to digital advance care technology … Moderna bests Pfizer vaccine in protecting...
Third, fourth COVID-19 vaccine doses boost humoral response in seniors
Jul 27, 2022
Third and fourth doses were tied to significantly increased anti-S IgG titers in older adults, but optimal timing of additional doses is not known.
Odds of hospitalization lower with remote monitoring in COVID-19
Jul 26, 2022
Shorter length of stay and less intensive care use were reported with activation of a remote patient monitoring program.
EEOC: Employers must meet ‘business necessity’ standard to require worker COVID-19 testing
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Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jul 25, 2022
Employer use of a COVID-19 test to screen employees who are or will be in the workplace must meet a “business necessity” standard, according to newly updated federal guidance.
EEOC changes guidance on when employers can require COVID-19 testing of workers
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Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 25, 2022
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has updated its guidance on when employers can require COVID-19 testing with respect to people with disabilities. The Americans with Disabilities Act restricts...
Provider, policy action can stabilize staffing levels during infectious disease outbreaks, researchers...
By
Kathleen Steele Gaivin
Jul 25, 2022
Provider and policy action are needed to counter the effects of staff absences and departures, particularly during infectious disease outbreaks such as COVID-19, that may put nursing home residents at...