End of the Federal COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) Declaration
2019 Novel Coronavirus
Tag: COVID19
Updated guidance on masking, COVID-19 testing at VUMC
Updated Guidance Around Universal Masking in Clinical Areas VUMC is resuming standard infection prevention protocols, effective immediately. These changes reflect current available evidence on the prevention of COVID-19, including high levels of vaccine and infection-…
VUMC-led trial shows two investigational drugs are ineffective for treating severe COVID-19
by Nancy Humphrey Despite the success of vaccines for preventing COVID-19, and of drugs for treating the disease, outcomes for severely ill patients admitted to the hospital remains poor. Identifying new therapies for severe…
One Hundred Oaks COVID-19 vaccination site to close April 7
The COVID-19 vaccination site at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks will close on April 7. Since the COVID-19 vaccine became available in late 2020, VUMC has administered 257,000 doses of the vaccine. VUMC employees…
COVID-19 vaccination site at One Hundred Oaks to close April 7
The COVID-19 vaccination site at Vanderbilt Health One Hundred Oaks will close on April 7. Since the COVID-19 vaccine became available in late 2020, VUMC has administered 257,000 doses of the vaccine. “We are grateful…
Use Masks to Slow the Spread of COVID-19
Information on the use of masks to help slow the spread of COVID-19, including how to sew your own and tips on care. 2019 Novel Coronavirus
COVID-19 Forecasting and Mathematical Modeling
Forecasts from a variety of modeling teams are combined to provide a picture of what may happen in the future. 2019 Novel Coronavirus
COVID-19 battle begins in the nose
by Sarah E. Glass A higher viral load of SARS-CoV-2 in plasma is associated with increased COVID-19 disease severity. How viral load affects the expression of host (immune response) genes in the upper airway, however,…
VUMC strongly recommends COVID-19 bivalent booster vaccination as new COVID-19 variants appear in our region
As we conclude the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, important advances have been made in the diagnosis, treatment, and especially prevention of this serious infection. To date, over 663 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines have…
VUMC-led COVID-19 clinical trial platform goes international
From left, Sean Collins, MD, MSc, Wesley Self, MD, MPH, Jessica Collins, program director, Vanderbilt Coordinating Center, and Matt Shotwell, PhD, play key roles in a now-international clinical trial platform that is investigating therapies aimed…