Novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19)

Better understanding of how to treat COVID-19 has increased survival rates and shortened hospital stays, according to an analysis prepared for STAT News
In letters to Congressional leaders last week, the Nursing Community Coalition (NCC) called on lawmakers to support key nursing programs
“Titles and where people sit on the organizational chart were less important than specific expertise and willingness to try new things,”
Robyn Begley, CEO, AONL and SVP CNO, AHA, urged the public to thank health care heroes this holiday season.
According to data collected by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA), 40% of parents and legal guardians report their children missed vaccinations because they avoided routine medical care during the pandemic.
New evidence suggests breast milk is not a likely source of SARS-CoV-2 transmission, according to a recent update from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
This week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted emergency use authorization for the first rapid home-based test for SARS-CoV-2.
Providing oxygen using high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC) rather than mechanical ventilation is emerging as a safe and effective alternative for treating COVID-19 patients with severe disease.