Friday Five – COVID Update
COVID by the Numbers
From reported cases, recovered cases, deaths, vaccine progress, doses administered, to fully vaccinated regions, COVID-19 data changes quickly and frequently. How many cases are worldwide compared to in the United States? How many approved vaccines are there and how is my state doing when it comes to fully vaccinated the population? For the most up-to-date numbers in any region and around the world the COVID-19 Tracker gets its information from both the CDC, the WHO, and more. Additionally, refer to the WHO COVID19 Dashboard for the latest COVID-19 numbers.
Who is Eligible
Everyone ages 5 years and older is eligible for a free #COVID19 vaccine. Find one for you or your kids today:
💻 Search https://t.co/2akIUZ14Rd
📞 Call 1-800-232-0233
📱 Text your zip code to 438829 pic.twitter.com/c43jQeYEAZ— CDC (@CDCgov) November 17, 2021
The Incrementalist: November News You Can Use – Booster Update, Long COVID and more
Host Dr. Nick van Terheyden, aka Dr. Nick, is joined by Dr. Craig Joseph for this month’s News. Topics cover who should boost, the CDC guidelines and concerns on not getting one, breaking down the news by vaccine. Also included is long COVID. To end, a discussion on Micky Tripathi at HLTH on “minimum viable compliance.”
These 2 Covid pills could be available soon — and they might help end the pandemic. Here’s how
According to CNBC, two new Covid pills are almost here — and they could be potential game-changers for ending the pandemic. Pfizer applied for approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Paxlovid pill, meant to treat patients who are sick with Covid. Fellow drugmaker Merck asked the FDA to grant emergency authorization for its Covid pill, called molnupiravir, last month.
Pfizer announced that it has asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve the emergency use of its new antiviral pill in people at high risk for severe COVID-19. #COVID19https://t.co/CsIFOWu0LG pic.twitter.com/0svDtZYrQy
— Pulmonology Advisor (@PulmAdvisor) November 18, 2021
AMA CPT Codes Updates
CPT Update to COVID-19 Vaccine Booster
The AMA announced that the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set has been updated by the CPT Editorial Panel to include a new code for booster doses of COVID-19 vaccine created by Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson.
CPT Update for Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
The AMA announced that the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set has been updated by the CPT Editorial Panel to include vaccine and administration codes for pediatric doses of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer.
Update to COVID-19 Vaccine CPT Codes
The AMA announced that the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code set has been updated by the CPT Editorial Panel to include vaccine and administration codes that are unique to a new formulation of the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer. The new formulation is based on a tris-sucrose buffer rather than the phosphate buffer present in the original formulation.
BONUS! Our COVID-19 Playlist
We here at Healthcare NOW Radio have been keeping a running playlist of all the shows and podcasts on our network that have been discussing the latest news and information about COVID-19 and the pandemic. Start at the top and work your way down the list of episodes to hear our hosts and their guests share their thoughts and ideas about the latest COVID-19 developments.
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