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
Fox News reported that stem cells from umbilical cords offered coronavirus patients a safe treatment. Stem cells improved survival rates and recovery. Experts want to do more research including large clinical trials to conclude efficacy. Researchers from the University of Miami published early findings in the Stem Cells Translational Medicine journal. One suggested function of these cells is
Herd Immunity? We need to get to herd immunity quickly. Good news. We are ahead of schedule. The CDC updates their vaccine tracker daily. The CDC reported that more than one in every six U.S. adults have been fully vaccinated for the coronavirus. The data shows herd immunity is getting closer. At least, 40 percent