John Oliver does a great job explaining the safety and efficacy of the COVID vaccines. Please get vaccinated.

Based on the success of the vaccine rollout, the CDC released new guidance for vaccinated nursing home residents.  Residents can resume dining activities without masking or social distancing restrictions. Visitation is back and even hugging residents. Facilities may need to limit the total number of visitors in the facility at one time, This will maintain

Scientists have estimated that 70 to 90 percent of the total population must acquire resistance to the virus to reach herd immunity. More than half of U.S. adults have received at least one vaccine dose. However, the New York Times reported the relationship between vaccination and politics reflects demographics, and partisanship. Vaccine hesitancy is highest

Covid-related deaths in nursing homes have dropped significantly.

Nursing home staff hesitancy quickly emerged as a key problem in the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in long-term care. However, vaccine participation among caregivers in the nursing home industry workers has substantially increased. Software firm OnShift polled the industry. About 62% of post-acute and senior living workers are willing to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, up from