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                     FDA Approves First COVID-19 Saliva Test FDA Approves First COVID-19 Saliva TestMay 11, 2020 The FDA has approved a saliva-based test for COVID-19, which could soon expand non-invasive testing options for COVID-19. Continue Reading
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                     COVID-19 Task Force Calls for Protecting Most Vulnerable District Residents COVID-19 Task Force Calls for Protecting Most Vulnerable District ResidentsMay 8, 2020 The MSDC COVID-19 Task Force considered vulnerable population issues, among others, at its third meeting. Continue Reading
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                     Studies Suggest Children Do Spread COVID-19 With Few Symptoms Studies Suggest Children Do Spread COVID-19 With Few SymptomsMay 7, 2020 Two new studies suggest children, even asymptomatic ones, can easily spread COVID-19 among populations. Continue Reading
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                     MSDC President Records Special Update for MSDC Members MSDC President Records Special Update for MSDC MembersMay 6, 2020 This week, MSDC President J. Desiree Pineda, MD, FACP, recorded a special message for MSDC members on COVID-19. Continue Reading
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                     New Study Suggests Dominant Coronavirus Strain More Contagious Than COVID-19 Original New Study Suggests Dominant Coronavirus Strain More Contagious Than COVID-19 OriginalMay 6, 2020 A new study suggests a mutated strain of the novel coronavirus is spreading worldwide, complicating efforts at developing a vaccine. Continue Reading
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                     Howard University Opens Free COVID-19 Testing at Benning Road Howard University Opens Free COVID-19 Testing at Benning RoadMay 6, 2020 Howard University is offering a new COVID testing and treatment option for residents in Wards 7 and 8. Continue Reading
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                     Bowser Administration Announces New Howard, St. E Hospitals Bowser Administration Announces New Howard, St. E HospitalsApril 30, 2020 Today the Mayor will announce two news hospital deals that will help address some health disparities in the District. Continue Reading
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                     MSDC, Local Health Associations Push Council on Liability Protections MSDC, Local Health Associations Push Council on Liability ProtectionsApril 29, 2020 MSDC joined DC healthcare associations in urging the Council to pass additional liability protections for healthcare workers. Continue Reading
