The Friday Five – Latest on COVID-19
Follow and join the conversation #COVID19 and #FluVaccine
We here at HealthcareNow Radio have been on top of the latest on coronavirus since it became a threat in the United States. This week’s Friday Five includes the most up-to-date statistics, facts, and figures, HCNR episodes, compiled resources, and information about the importance of the flu vaccine this year.
HealthcareNOW Radio COVID-19 Playlist
We have compiled a playlist from all our shows and podcasts on our network that discuss the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Health IT Resources for COVID-19
We’ve rounded up some health IT resources being offered by companies to help healthcare professionals, American citizens and all of those affected in the fight against the coronavirus. You can also find our latest news and updates regarding health IT and COVID-19 on our HealthIT Answers site and in our bi-weekly COVID-19 Report.
CDC COVID Data Tracker
Maps, charts, and data provided by the CDC (@CDCgov) including information on cases and deaths by state, trends, demographics, cases and deaths by county, forecasting , and trends in ED visits.
As of Sept. 8, the total number of #COVID19 cases in the US surpassed 6 million. COVID-19 is widespread in many areas, particularly in the upper Great Plains, Midwest, and South. Additionally, 5 states reported over 10,000 new cases in the last week. https://t.co/CEcelDa6Hb pic.twitter.com/Rd21gAKo6c
— CDC (@CDCgov) September 9, 2020
COVID-19 Update from the American Medical Association
AMA (@AmerMedicalAssn) experts take a weekly look at the numbers, trends and latest news about #COVID19, and note that even though the number of cases is slowly declining, there’s concern about the number of cases in some states. Stay up to date: COVID-19 (2019 novel coronavirus) resource center for physicians
Vaccines Save Lives: Get Your Flu Vaccine Now
AHIP (@ahipcoverage) stresses the importance of vaccines, especially the flu shot this year. Check out their infographic with the statistics about the seasonal flu.
Open the interactive infographic PDF in a browser.
AHIP-FluVaccine-infographicICYMI – Our other Friday Fives and Blog posts from HCNR’s Nurse Lauren.
