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DC Modifies Healthcare Workplace Quarantine RequirementsMarch 3, 2021
The widespread vaccination of healthcare workers means healthcare locations do not necessarily need to isolate staff exposed to COVID.
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DC Racial Equity Office Issues Vaccine RecommendationsMarch 3, 2021
The report examines why the number of Black and Hispanic residents vaccinated is so low and what can be done to address this.
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PDMP to Physicians: Mandatory Requirements Coming OnlineMarch 3, 2021
Reporting requirements are coming for physicians registered in the PDMP.
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Physicians Seeing Increased Cancer False Positives Due to Vaccine Side-EffectMarch 2, 2021
Physicians need to be aware patients may have scans that show enlarged lymph nodes that are a natural reaction to the vaccine.
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FDA Finds Janssen COVID Vaccine Safe for UseFebruary 24, 2021
The J&J vaccine could widen the number of people quickly vaccinated from COVID-19.
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MSDC Board of Directors Discusses Equitable Pay in Medicine, Unconscious BiasFebruary 23, 2021
The Board reviewed recommendations and reports on key initiatives including health equity in the medical profession.
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DC To Offer Vaccines to Residents With Pre-Existing Conditions In March
February 18, 2021
DC moved to the next tier today, and will greatly expand vaccine availability in the coming weeks.
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Mayor Declares Gun Violence a Public Health EmergencyFebruary 17, 2021
Mayor Bowser announced new initiatives to combat gun violence in the District.
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CDC - Vaccinated People Can Avoid Quarantine After COVID Exposure
February 11, 2021
CDC's new guidance allows healthcare facilities to ease staff burdens and reflects vaccine effectiveness.
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CDC - Double Masking and Tight Masks Dramatically Reduces COVID SpreadFebruary 10, 2021
New CDC research seems to encourage people to be more conscientious in how they wear masks, not just if they do.
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