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https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2021/03/health-workers-greatest-covid-19-risk-community-new-data-show The greatest COVID-19 risk factors for healthcare personnel (HCP) aren't patient contact or clinical duties but rather community exposure and prevalence, according to a JAMA Network Open study yesterday.…
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2021/03/covid-19-scan-mar-11-2021 mRNA COVID vaccination tied to 80% lower risk of asymptomatic infection A real-world Mayo Clinic study shows a link between vaccination with two doses of an mRNA-based COVID-19 vaccine—either…
QSO-20-39-NH Revised (cms.gov) According to the updated guidance, facilities should allow responsible indoor visitation at all times and for all residents, regardless of vaccination status of the resident, or visitor,…
Question What is the effect of ivermectin on duration of symptoms in adults with mild COVID-19? Findings In this randomized clinical trial that included 476 patients, the duration of symptoms…
Research Letter March 8, 2021 Kimberly G. Blumenthal, MD, MSc1; Lacey B. Robinson, MD, MPH1; Carlos A. Camargo Jr, MD, DrPH2; et alErica S. Shenoy, MD, PhD3; Aleena Banerji, MD1;…
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Dr. Shepherd Medical Director Report 3-2021 Click Here for the Report CDPHE COVID-19 Update Presentation 2-24-2021
See full health advisory update ● CDPHE has been conducting ongoing surveillance for COVID-19 variants since December 2020, when the first case of B.1.1.7 in Colorado was announced.● As of…
Weekly new deaths among nursing home residents have decreased by 66% since long-term care vaccination efforts started at the end of December, compared to a 61% increase in all other…