Healthcare Economy

COVID-19: This Is When Americans Will Need Third Shot, Scientist Says
Pfizer's CEO says that people likely will need a third dose within 12 months of being vaccinated.
Douglas A. McIntyre
1 day ago

COVID-19: These 5 States Have 75% of New Cases, CDC Shows
New analysis shows that five states, led by New Jersey and Michigan, represent 75% of new COVID-19 cases.
Douglas A. McIntyre
1 day ago

COVID-19: This Is the County Where the Most People Have Died
The U.S. county with the most COVID-19 deaths has more than twice as many as the county with the second-highest count.
Douglas A. McIntyre
2 days ago

New COVID-19 Variant Just Found In This State, Scientists Say
Variants have become a large part of the conversation among public health officials and epidemiologists. One variant from the U.K. known as B.1.1.7 is more transmissible than the strain that was...
Douglas A. McIntyre
2 days ago

This State Has the Fewest Doctors
Ranked by physicians per 100,000 residents, this southern state has the fewest doctors.
Douglas A. McIntyre
3 days ago

The COVID-19 Risk to Children, According to Scientists
Research shows that it is a myth that children are safe from the effects of COVID-19.
Douglas A. McIntyre
4 days ago

This May Be a Place to Avoid on a Plane, CDC Says
For people who are extremely cautious about COVID-19, there is every reason to wonder whether it is safe for airlines to fill middle seats with passengers.
Douglas A. McIntyre
4 days ago

This State Is Struggling Most to Distribute Vaccine
The rate of the spread of COVID-19 had slowed across America. Increases in daily fatal and confirmed cases are still about half what they were three months ago. Nevertheless, 571,464 Americans have...
Douglas A. McIntyre
5 days ago
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COVID-19: This Is the State Where Hospitals Are Hit Hardest
Michigan is the state with the highest percentage of inpatients (suspected or confirmed) with COVID-19. This is not unexpected.
Douglas A. McIntyre
8 days ago

COVID-19: The State Where the Most Hospitals Face Staff Shortages
Texas is the state with the most hospitals facing critical staffing shortages. California is not far behind.
Douglas A. McIntyre
8 days ago

COVID-19: This Is What Should Happen to Schools, According to the CDC
Many teachers say they do not want to go back to classrooms because of the danger of COVID-19 infection.
Douglas A. McIntyre
9 days ago

COVID-19: This Condition Helps Spread the Virus, According to Research
Experts are constantly on the lookout for ways COVID-19 can be spread and how people can be protected.
Douglas A. McIntyre
10 days ago

COVID-19: This Is the Deadliest County in America
This county in Nebraska is currently the deadliest in America, based on a 14-day average death rate per 100,000 people.
Douglas A. McIntyre
10 days ago

This Is the First State Where 50% of People Have Received COVID-19 Vaccine
New Hampshire is the first state where half the people have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Douglas A. McIntyre
11 days ago

COVID-19: This State Is Being Hit Hardest By The Virus
The rate of the spread of COVID-19 had slowed across America. Increases in daily fatal and confirmed cases are still about half what they were seven weeks ago. Nevertheless, 567,142 Americans have...
Douglas A. McIntyre
12 days ago