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FDA Approves Emergency Use of Pfizer’s COVID Vaccine

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Health care workers and nursing home residents and staff should get the initial shots, according to guidelines issued recently by a U.S. The nursing home industry applauded the approval. The association represents 14,000 nursing homes and assisted living facilities. ” Who is first in line to be vaccinated?

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Drop in COVID Cases Seen in Nursing Homes as U.S. Vaccine Effort Makes Headway

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1, 2021 — As America’s vaccination campaign begins to gain momentum, a promising sign has emerged: Federal data shows that coronavirus cases in nursing homes have declined over the past four weeks. The country recorded 17,584 cases in nursing homes during the week ending Jan. MONDAY, Feb.1, 17, The New York Times reported.

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