Study across Genesis facilities finds marked difference in COVID outcomes for boosted residents
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Alicia Lasek
Dec 08, 2022
Vaccine boosters appeared to play a key role in preventing COVID–19-associated morbidity and mortality across two large LTC systems.
Nearly half of nursing home residents with COVID-19 show no symptoms, national study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Oct 21, 2020
A multi-state study in Genesis HealthCare facilities found that more than 40% of nursing home residents with COVID-19 are asymptomatic. Facility-wide testing was more successful in detecting these lurking...
Early vaccination sped up decline in COVID infections, study in Genesis facilities finds
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Alicia Lasek
Apr 20, 2021
Nursing homes that administered shots early in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout experienced a lower rate of new infections compared to later-vaccinating sites. The results underscore the efficacy of the drugs...
Clinical briefs for Tuesday, June 15
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 15, 2021
CMS issues reprieve for 2,500 nursing homes yet to report COVID vaccination rates … Former CMS administrator says nursing homes will remain key test sites for COVID therapies, other treatments …...
Scientists predict new virus strain will worsen U.S. infection spike
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 15, 2021
Scientists are raising concerns that new genetic strains of SARS-CoV-2 will spark renewed outbreaks in the United States at a time when cases are already spiking.
Bamlanivimab cuts risk of COVID in nursing homes and assisted living, study finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jun 08, 2021
The investigation was conducted before the FDA revoked emergency use of the drug — a monoclonal antibody — due to the impact of genetic variants on efficacy. But it still can be used in combination...
Clinical briefs for Thursday, July 29
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 29, 2021
Some Florida nursing homes limit visitation as COVID-19 cases triple … More LTC operators require vaccination for staff as new coronavirus variants raise infections rates … CDC’s indoor mask mandate...
Stay on guard: Vaccinated residents remain susceptible to outbreaks, French nursing home studies reveal
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 13, 2021
Vaccinations and infection control measures may not entirely protect nursing homes from COVID-19 outbreaks — especially when staff members are unvaccinated, according to two new studies from France.
COVID cases fall 82% in nursing homes; vaccination will help thwart variants, advocates say
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Alicia Lasek
Mar 03, 2021
The steep drop in coronavirus cases over seven weeks is a sign that vaccinations are working and are the key to a normalized life for residents, the AHCA/NCAL says.
All nursing home staff in Massachusetts must get COVID-19 shots
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Alicia Lasek
Aug 05, 2021
The state is requiring staff and contract employees in all of its 378 facilities to receive a vaccination, Gov. Charlie Baker announced Wednesday.