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At the epicenter of the outbreak, the streets of the city of Wuhan are deserted, but the factory of Wuhan Guide IR is bustling as it pumps out thermal fever screening equipment. Its stock has skyrocketed -- and the fortune of billionaire founder Huang Li. http://dlvr.it/RylCd0

Early results from the Oxford-developed shot shows the highest efficacy yet against the disease that kills hundreds of thousands of children a year. http://dlvr.it/RyJ1lC

The Covid-19 emergency in India isn’t merely a humanitarian crisis of potentially monumental proportions. It also has negative repercussions for global economic growth, international reopening plans, and supply chains for a wide variety of products, including vaccines. http://dlvr.it/RyHM9y

A reflection for Earth Day http://dlvr.it/RyFY8z

Flagship Pioneering, a VC fund run and majority owned by Moderna chairman and cofounder Noubar Afeyan, sold the shares in late February and late March. http://dlvr.it/RyD49G

The coronavirus pandemic turned much of our lives digital, and healthcare was no exception. Meet six companies that will be playing a big role in telemedicine’s future. http://dlvr.it/RyCNVR

Dr. Rodney Rohde, a virologist and clinical laboratory expert, explores the challenges of detecting coronavirus variants. http://dlvr.it/Ry9XyZ

Anthem’s membership grew by more than 1 million thanks to a big increase in enrollment in its Medicaid and Medicare Advantage plans. http://dlvr.it/Ry8300

The connection between the Covid-19 vaccine and herpes infections gets muddied. Here we clear some things up. http://dlvr.it/Ry6FJf

The U.S. FDA and CDC suspended the shot earlier this month “out of an abundance of caution.” http://dlvr.it/Ry584w

Black women are more likely to die of pregnancy-related causes than other women. To address racial disparities, Blue Cross Blue Shield is launching a national health equity strategy. http://dlvr.it/Ry3NGL

Healthcare is an essential need, but a complicated factor for many people who live far from hospitals, medical experts, and other specialists. http://dlvr.it/Ry2F1S

Virta Health just raised $133 million to expand its services to help diabetes patients wean off of medication with lifestyle changes. http://dlvr.it/Ry18sk

Many life sciences companies say their primary mission is to contribute to individuals’ health and well-being, yet few are Certified B Corps. Brian Tinger, from recently certified New England Biolabs discusses why this may be the case and the benefits of certification for NEB. http://dlvr.it/RxzS7v

A recent Kaiser Family Foundation analysis found that people of color are not getting a proportional share of Covid-19 vaccinations. http://dlvr.it/RxyMF8

According to the CDC, 77.4% of people who got the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 mRNA vaccine reported at least one type of systemic reaction in the seven days after the vaccination. http://dlvr.it/RxxQ87

Maher called Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) "a voracious consumer of the scientific literature." http://dlvr.it/RxvV93

Unlike other major U.S airlines, Delta Airlines has continued to block out middle seats to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus. However, Delta will end this policy on May 1. http://dlvr.it/Rxtg9M

Many health experts say the actual number of deaths is far higher. http://dlvr.it/RxswGM

Antibody therapies have been a key tool in keeping patients out of hospitals, but drug companies are fighting to stay ahead of coronavirus mutations. http://dlvr.it/RxrhCZ

With a $27 series A and a $100 million valuation, New York startup Level has big plans to take on employer benefits providers. http://dlvr.it/RxpmF5

Income inequality kills. As demonstrated by an important study comparing health in the US and UK: 1. People with low incomes had significantly more health problems than those with high incomes. 2. Differences in health across income was significantly greater in the US. http://dlvr.it/Rxpm69

The versatility of SARS-CoV-2 to evolve new variants that increase transmissibility, virulence, and immune evasion is a new troubling feature of the Covid-19 pandemic. The recent discovery of a novel variant emerging from Tanzania adds a new chapter to this disturbing story. http://dlvr.it/Rxn4P9

It’s hard to flawlessly churn out billions of doses of drugs – and we aren’t doing a great job of it. A Midas List VC pulled together a dream team that says it’s come up with a better, faster way. http://dlvr.it/Rxky3J

The app uses smartwatch data to alert users to possible Covid-19 two or three days before the onset of symptoms. http://dlvr.it/Rxky0X

1upHealth is helping health systems and insurers comply with new federal data sharing rules by standardizing and storing medical and claims information. http://dlvr.it/Rxj9fY

Sajith Wickramasekara was just 24 when he got on Forbes 30 Under 30 list for his biotech R&D startup Benchling. Now his company is worth $4 billion with a new $200 million round led by Sequoia. http://dlvr.it/RxfwPR

A combination of compounds found in cannabis showed the potential to treat or even prevent coronavirus infections in human lung cells, according to recently published research. http://dlvr.it/RxfwF2

Equip founders Kristina Saffran and Erin Parks are on a mission to ensure that everyone with an eating disorder can access quality treatment. http://dlvr.it/Rxd5ST

Despite Israel's economy opening up, its downward trend in new daily Covid-19 cases has remained consistent amid its swift and successful vaccination rollout. http://dlvr.it/RxZwfW

The study contradicts several others published last month that suggested the U.K. variant was associated with an increased risk of death. http://dlvr.it/RxZwdz

While it may be understandable for the White House to rule out federal preconditions of proof of Covid-19 vaccination for domestic purposes, it must formulate a coherent policy on international travel requirements, which may include proof of vaccination and/or negative tests and/or quarantine. http://dlvr.it/RxY6Vf

Lowering Medicare's eligibility age would put more financial stress on the entitlement, which is dangerously close to insolvency. http://dlvr.it/RxW0kp

New research suggests that the notion of Covid-status verification is popular—but the most often used term is political poison. http://dlvr.it/RxW0g8

The 168 breakthrough Covid-19 infections in the Beaver State is a reminder to maintain other precautions even after getting fully vaccinated. http://dlvr.it/RxTFdK

Well known companies ranging from tech giants to beer brands are rolling out ad campaigns that encourage people to get their shot. http://dlvr.it/RxRZdg

Thanks to an extensive vaccination program in Israel and diligent follow-up of those vaccinated, we have a bigger glimpse of how the Pfizer/BioNTech is performing against variants. http://dlvr.it/RxRZd8

So you've finally gotten your Covid-19 vaccine record card. What should you do with it now? http://dlvr.it/RxPGVk

Marani’s initial product is a patient-facing pregnancy education and engagement mobile app incorporating Mayo Clinic’s Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy along with Marani pregnancy tracking and preparation features. The company has raised over $5 million since its formation. http://dlvr.it/RxNrMJ

From newly designed vaccines to booster shots, pharma companies are fighting back against the more infectious variants that are taking over the world. http://dlvr.it/RxNrKb

Living under constant, overwhelming stress is bad for health, but some minor stressors might give people a cognitive edge. http://dlvr.it/RxLCxl

At least one in six people admitted to an American hospital suffered a hospital-acquired infection—long before we heard of SARS-CoV-19. Now the problem may be getting worse.Press Ganey finds troubling decline in leading indicators of safety in hospitals in a new report. http://dlvr.it/RxKfpP

It’s been suggested that the newly confirmed Secretary of HHS, Xavier Becerra, poses a greater threat than his predecessor, Alex Azar, to the pharmaceutical industry. Becerra is likely, however, to focus his attention more broadly on anti-competitive practices throughout the healthcare system. http://dlvr.it/RxKff5

The UK is rolling out a new rapid home testing program that will make it easy for everyone to be tested twice a week at home, at school, or at local community spaces. If England can roll out a rapid testing campaign in tandem with their vaccines, why can't we? http://dlvr.it/RxFq0M

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Hospital design experts Ryan Hullinger and Sarah Markovitz discuss how health systems should start rethinking physical spaces so they are well-equipped to provide patients with the behavioral health support they need. http://dlvr.it/RxCB7d

Some made their fortunes developing new vaccines and promising antibody treatments, while others sell much-needed diagnostic tests and personal protective equipment. http://dlvr.it/RxB5NF

The common thread among Hunter Biden, George Floyd and Rapper DMX -- a chronic disease called addiction. http://dlvr.it/Rx9SJZ

The regulator has repeatedly said the benefits of vaccination outweigh the risks, a view shared by the World Health Organization. http://dlvr.it/Rx7PcW

Using cellphone footage captured by the guests and crew members themselves as its primary source material, the film invites viewers to witness the downward spiral of the Diamond Princess into mayhem through their eyes. http://dlvr.it/Rx6LN6