Anthem Latest Health Insurer To Boost Outlook In Pandemic

Anthem’s membership grew by 2.4 million compared to a year ago on strong enrollment in its Medicaid plans that have drawn more people to such coverage during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Blockchain Technology, A Practical Solution To Vaccine Verification Systems

Though many countries around the world have developed their own vaccine verification systems, often evolved from previous contact tracing apps, developing a reliable, secure and accurate system remains a challenge.

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Gates Foundation Backs Merck’s Antiviral Covid Pill With $120 Million Pledge To Boost Access Across Poorer Nations

The foundation said the money will support the manufacturer of the potentially game-changing drug if it is approved by regulators, citing promising results from a late-stage clinical trial.

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New York City Mandates Covid-19 Vaccine For All City Workers, Removing Testing Option

Employees who haven’t received at least one dose of a Covid-19 vaccine by October 29 will be placed on unpaid leave, Mayor Bill de Blasio said.

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First Pig Kidney Successfully Tested In A Human—Here’s What That Could Mean For The Future Of Organ Transplants

The trial is a step towards a new source of organs for people on transplant waitlists.

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CDC, State Department Warning: Avoid Travel To Singapore Due To Covid-19

The U.S. State Department and CDC are now advising against travel to Singapore.

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Pfizer’s Covid Vaccine 93% Effective At Preventing Teen Hospitalizations, CDC Study Finds

The study found 97% of those hospitalized were unvaccinated, including every patient who was placed in intensive care or died.

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Hiding In Plain Sight: Communication Can Save A Kid’s Life

In April 2020, in the middle of the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, just four days before his 13th birthday, Hayden Hunstable took his life. Since then, his parents have poured their hearts into raising awareness to increase communication among families to help prevent youth suicide.

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CDC Moves One New Destination To ‘Avoid Travel’ List For Covid-19

The U.S. State Department and CDC are now advising against travel to Singapore.

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What Do We Know About Doctor-Prescribed Museum Visits?

Not all programs are the same, though, but researchers have been studying whether these interventions are effective.

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