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Policies on COVID-19 in Nursing Homes and Home Healthcare Agencies Do Not Guarantee Lower Disease Burden, Study Finds

New York City, NY – A recent research letter published in JAMA Network Open highlights the findings of a study conducted by a team of researchers from Columbia University concerning the impact of COVID-19 policies on nursing homes (NHs) and home healthcare agencies (HHAs) across the United States. The research team examined 38 COVID-19 policies implemented by state and territory governments between March 2020 and July 2022, with a focus on NH- and HHA-specific measures. …

Oral Health Policies for Children with Special Healthcare Needs Evaluated Amid COVID-19: A Systematic Review

London, England – A recent systematic review delved into the impact of oral health policies on children with special healthcare needs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of these policies in ensuring equitable access to dental care for this vulnerable group in the midst of the global health crisis. Researchers conducted a thorough search across various databases, including LILIACS, PubMed, Scopus, COCHRANE, and grey literature, using a combination of subject …

Seniors Proportionately Impacted by COVID-19 to Receive Added Vaccine Protection

Charlotte, North Carolina – Older adults aged 65 and above bear a disproportionate burden of the impacts of COVID-19, facing a higher risk of severe disease and hospitalizations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently recommended an additional dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for older adults to enhance their protection against the virus. CDC Director Mandy Cohen emphasized the importance of this additional dose, stating that most COVID-19-related deaths and hospitalizations occurred among …

Quorum Challenge: Judge Rules Proxy Votes Invalid in House Legislation During COVID-19 Pandemic

Dallas, Texas – A federal judge in Texas made a significant ruling on Tuesday regarding proxy voting in the House during the COVID-19 pandemic. This ruling has raised questions about the validity of votes during that period and could potentially lead to legal challenges against pandemic-era legislation. The House Democrats implemented a rule in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic that allowed legislation to be passed without a physical quorum of members present. This rule counted …

Vaccine Study Links COVID-19 Vaccines to Increased Risks of Myocarditis and Guillain-Barré Syndrome in Nearly 100 Million Individuals

PARIS, France – A new study on COVID-19 vaccines that analyzed data from nearly 100 million vaccinated individuals has found links to increased risks for certain adverse effects, including myocarditis and Guillain-Barré syndrome. The study, conducted by the Global COVID Vaccine Safety project, looked at 99,068,901 vaccinated individuals across eight countries, including Argentina, Australia, Canada, Denmark, Finland, France, New Zealand, and Scotland. Specifically focusing on adverse events following the administration of Pfizer, Moderna, and AstraZeneca …

COVID-19 Hospital Seeks Coverage Under Health Care Endorsement in Property Policy

BOSTON, MA – A recent ruling by the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has significant implications for hospitals seeking coverage for losses incurred while complying with government decontamination orders during the COVID-19 outbreak. Lawrence General Hospital, a nonprofit community hospital in northeastern Massachusetts, sought coverage under a health care endorsement in its property policy for losses allegedly stemming from the pandemic. The Court’s decision could impact insurers that include communicable disease coverage as a …

Medicare Beneficiaries Highlight Disparities in COVID-19 Treatment Prescriptions, New Study Shows

Boston, MA – A recent study published in the JAMA Health Forum reveals that a significant number of nonhospitalized Medicare enrollees infected with COVID-19, but at low risk for severe disease, received drugs to combat the disease in 2022. This has raised concerns about the allocation of resources and the effectiveness of public health strategies aimed at controlling the spread of the virus. The Harvard-led research team analyzed claims data to determine rates of prescriptions …