Two Studies Show COVID-19 Antibodies Persist for Months

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More than 8 million people in the United States have now tested positive for COVID-19. For those who’ve recovered, many wonder if fending off SARS-CoV-2—the coronavirus that causes COVID-19—one time means their immune systems will protect them from reinfection. And, if so, how long will this “acquired immunity” last? The early data brought hope that acquired immunity
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Dr. Fauci Receives Lienhard Award fro the National Academy of Medicine

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Anthony Fauci Receives Lienhard Award From National Academy of Medicine for Decades of Work Improving Public Health and Leadership in Shaping COVID-19 Pandemic Response For his role as a leader of federal research and policy on infectious diseases and, in particular, for his deft, scientifically grounded leadership in shaping an effective response to the COVID-19
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Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes

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The Coronavirus Commission on Safety and Quality in Nursing Homes released their final report. Read it here Excerpt: Purpose of the Commission and This Report The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) tasked MITRE, the operator of the CMS Alliance to Modernize Healthcare (Health FFRDC), with an urgent assignment: Convene a commission of experts
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Data and map showing spread of COVID-19 in rural and metro counties

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From the RUPRI Center for Rural Health Policy Analysis at the University of Iowa College of Public Health: While much of the COVID-19 focus has been on major metropolitan areas, rural areas of the United States are not free of exposure. As of July 1, 2020, there were a total of 2,652,260 cases and 126,661
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Racism and Inequities in Health Care for Black Americans – Psychiatric News

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Black Americans have long suffered from the negative health consequences of racism and encountered numerous barriers to receiving the health and mental health care they need. These inequities have intensified during the COVID-19 pandemic. What is the role of psychiatry in addressing these problems and working toward the eradication of racism? Read the article
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