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Policy

ASHP Calls on Trump Administration to Give States Access to Drugs Needed to Treat Ventilated COVID-19 Patients

The ASHP asked the Trump Administration to take steps, including releasing drugs from the Strategic National Stockpile to states hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and increasing the quota for new production of opioids, to address critical shortages of medications needed to treat COVID-19 patients.

April 3, 2020
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Policy

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: Daily Roundup - April 3, 2020

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced the following actions taken in its ongoing response effort to the COVID-19 pandemic

April 3, 2020
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4 min read
Policy

Masks Recommended to Slow Spread of COVID-19, Not a Substitute for Staying Home, Handwashing

American Lung Association calls on Americans to follow guidance to wear non-medical, cloth masks, reserve critical PPE and N95 respirators for front-line medical workers

April 3, 2020
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3 min read
BioCapital

20/20 BioResponse Confirms Accuracy of Rapid Coronavirus Test Kits in Hospitals in Several U.S. States

Rapid Antibody Test Generates Results in under 10 minutes from Blood Drop without Laboratory Equipment

April 3, 2020
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4 min read
Policy

Medical College of Wisconsin Recommends Everyone Wear Cloth Face Covering in Public to Reduce Spread of COVID-19

The novel coronavirus is spread easily. Simply being around people dramatically increases the chances of spreading the virus.

April 3, 2020
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1 min read
Biotech Bay

Costs waived for members receiving COVID-19 treatment

In an effort to alleviate costs and stress to impacted members, Kaiser Permanente will eliminate member out-of-pocket costs for COVID-19 treatment

April 3, 2020
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2 min read