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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 MarchFebruary 18, 2021
DC moved to the next tier today, and will greatly expand vaccine availability in the coming weeks.
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Monahan, BrianFebruary 18, 2021
Member Spotlight: Meet MSDC member Rear Admiral Brian Patrick Monahan, MD, MACP, the Attending Physician of the U.S. Congress and U.S. Supreme Court
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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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House COVID Package Includes DC Catch-Up FundsFebruary 11, 2021
DC is in line to receive money not included in last year's CARES Act
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CDC - Vaccinated People Can Avoid Quarantine After COVID ExposureFebruary 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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