Mask Recommendations And Mask Mandates Are Different, Say, Experts

Mask Recommendations And Mask Mandates Are Different, Say, Experts

When the pandemic began, everyone was awaiting the vaccine. And when the vaccinations were finally made available, they were thought to bring an end to the deadly virus. However, as the novel coronavirus birthed another even more lethal strain, called the delta variant, mask mandates are coming back.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…

Legendary Epidemiologist Larry Brilliant Believes That The World Is Far From Being Overrun By The Pandemic

Legendary Epidemiologist Larry Brilliant Believes That The World Is Far From Being Overrun By The Pandemic

An epidemiologist familiar with the situation told CNBC that the pandemic is not going to be over anytime soon because only a small portion of the world’s population is currently vaccinated against Covid-19. Larry Brilliant says that the delta variant is the most contagious virus ever recorded. There has been a rash of outbreaks in…

Intermountain Healthcare Expands Its Reach, Widens Hospital At Home Services

Intermountain Healthcare Expands Its Reach, Widens Hospital At Home Services

Patients of almost 12 Intermountain hospitals spread across hundreds of miles can access virtual healthcare 24-7 from the comfort of their home through Tele nurses, tele-hospitalists, tele-clinicians, and numerous other remote monitoring staff and facilities.  This week, Intermountain Healthcare announced that it will expand the services and scope of its hospital at home program. The…

FDA To Recommend Booster Shots For The Immuno-Compromised People In Weeks

FDA To Recommend Booster Shots For The Immuno-Compromised People In Weeks

The US Food and Drug Administration may recommend a booster dose for immuno-compromised individuals by September, officials say. Within a few weeks, the FDA may recommend a booster shot of COVID 19 vaccination for the immuno-compromised Americans. The plan is expected to come by September or earlier.  The rate of response to vaccines is quite…