Today's Top 20 Clinical Leadership & Infection Control Articles
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COVID-19 surges in 48 states; US hits 1M pediatric cases — 7 updates
The U.S. has averaged 155,442 new daily COVID-19 cases over the past week, with 48 states currently experiencing surges, according to The New York Times. -
COVID-19 outbreak at Rhode Island hospital leaves at least 29 employees, 9 patients infected
Eleanor Slater Hospital in Cranston, R.I., is facing a "significant" COVID-19 outbreak partially linked to employees reporting to work with cold and flu-like symptoms, reports the Providence Journal. -
North Dakota nurses speak out after measure to allow COVID-19-positive nurses to continue working
Nurses in North Dakota fear Gov. Doug Burgum's recent measure to allow asymptomatic nurses with COVID-19 to keep working could spread the disease in shared working spaces, the Herald Star reports. -
Elective procedures and the holiday season: Advocate Aurora experts address latest COVID-19 surge
Three clinical leaders from Milwaukee- and Downers Grove, Ill.-based Advocate Aurora Health weighed in on the latest surge of COVID-19 battering Illinois and Wisconsin during a Nov. 16 news briefing. -
Safety of outdoor dining tents questioned amid COVID-19
Many restaurants are constructing outdoor dining tents this fall amid pandemic-related restrictions on indoor dining. The tents are meant to keep diners warm and increase capacity, while still following safety measures. However, some health experts are questioning the safety of these tents, especially those that are more enclosed, reports Bloomberg. -
COVID-19 test positivity jumps in every region: 4 CDC findings
At least one indicator used to assess COVID-19 activity is increasing in every HHS surveillance region, and many regions are reporting increases in multiple indicators, according to the CDC's latest COVIDView report. -
Oklahoma hospitals tighten admission criteria amid influx of COVID-19 patients
Tulsa, Okla., Mayor G.T. Bynum said local hospitals have implemented more selective criteria when deciding which COVID-19 patients get admitted as the state continues to beat its own record number of cases and hospitalizations, reports Tulsa World. -
How 8 universities are handling holiday break amid the COVID-19 surge
Public health experts have warned that college students leaving campus for holiday break may increase community spread of COVID-19, and many large universities have implemented precautionary protocols. -
Advice for the holiday season: 10 clinicians weigh in
Below are 10 clinicians' opinions on what Thanksgiving and the holiday season should look like this year, as compiled by Becker's. -
US records 1M cases in week; Moderna's vaccine 94.5% effective — 6 COVID-19 updates
New COVID-19 cases in the U.S. have risen every day for more than a month, with the daily case average twice as high as it was at any point this summer, according to rolling seven-day averages from The New York Times. -
184,514 new COVID-19 cases in 1 day; states ramp up safety measures: 5 updates
The U.S. recorded 184,514 new COVID-19 infections Nov. 13, a 20 percent increase from the new case count one day prior, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. -
North Dakota governor issues mask mandate
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum rolled out several measures Nov. 13 to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 in the state, including a requirement for face coverings worn in businesses, indoor public settings and outdoor public settings where physical distancing isn't possible. -
Washington medical groups worry, urge public not to gather as COVID-19 cases spike
COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations are rising rapidly in Washington, and with some hospitals already experiencing staffing shortages due to hospital outbreaks, providers are anxious about how the situation may accelerate after Thanksgiving, reports local news station KING 5. -
'That does not bode well for White House security': More than 130 Secret Service members quarantining
Sources familiar with agency staffing said more than 130 Secret Service officers are quarantining either due to testing positive for COVID-19 or close contact with infected co-workers, The Washington Post reports. -
Minnesota Latinos say state is not providing COVID-19 information in Spanish
Latinos in Minnesota account for about 11 percent of COVID-19 infections throughout the state, and state residents have found themselves translating information for Spanish-speaking neighbors and friends in the absence of updated Spanish COVID-19 data from the health department, the Sahan Journal reports. -
Face mask policies by state
Some states are implementing new face mask policies amid a nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, reports The New York Times. -
Iowa records 45K COVID-19 cases this month; 'We know people are lying to us,' contact tracer says
Iowa public health officials are struggling to reach individuals with COVID-19, making it difficult to conduct contact tracing and request that the infected individuals stay home, reports The Des Moines Register. -
Iowa reporting 'very high' flu activity: 6 notes from the CDC
Iowa is the only state reporting "very high" flu activity for the week ending Nov. 7, according to the CDC's FluView report. -
Measles cases hit 23-year peak in 2019
The number of global measles cases hit 869,770 in 2019, marking a 23-year high, according to a joint analysis by the CDC and World Health Organization. -
Physical, mental and financial challenges common for COVID-19 survivors, study finds
Hospitalized COVID-19 patients who recover from the illness often face ongoing challenges with their physical and mental health and financial stability, according to a study published in Annals of Internal Medicine.