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Top news stories from AMA Morning Rounds®: Week of Feb. 1, 2021

In the news: CDC mask mandate on public transit, COVID-19 vaccines to pharmacies, COVID-19 antibodies last at least 6 months, iPhone 12 can disable defibrillators.

Publications & Newsletters
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What doctors wish patients knew about contact tracing

Contact tracing still holds a place in slowing the spread of COVID-19. One physician expert shares what patients need to know.

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Infectious Diseases
What Doctors Wish Patients Knew™
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15 Min Read

#ThisIsOurShot elevates physicians’ voices supporting vaccines

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing #ThisIsOurShot​, a national grassroots campaign to elevate physicians’ voices supporting vaccines.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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Dr. Fauci: 16% boost to vaccine allotments on the way

Manufacturers ramp up production amid encouraging news on third COVID-19 vaccine. AMA’s Dr. Bailey notes need for clear messaging to overcome hesitancy.

Infectious Diseases
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Mask-wearing up, but public forgoes other COVID-19 mitigations

The #MaskUp message is reaching the public, but research shows how people mingled more in the fall than they did when the pandemic struck in the spring.

Infectious Diseases
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3 Min Read

AHA, AMA, ANA release PSA urging Americans to take COVID-19 vaccine

PSA stresses that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective and help us all as we work together to defeat COVID-19.

Press Releases
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Howard Bauchner, MD, on variants & how to safely reopen schools

The AMA is leading the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. See daily video updates on how the AMA is fighting COVID-19 by discussing COVID-19 variants, how to safely reopen schools and ties between the virus and smoking.

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Infectious Diseases
AMA Update
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USMLE Step 2 CS canceled: What it means for medical students

Many medical students saw the exam as an unnecessary burden. Learn about the future of medical school clinical skills assessment.

USMLE® Step 1 & 2
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Q&A: How to ensure physician well-being is top of mind in 2021

AMA member Heather Farley, MD, reflects on the added stress physicians continue to face during COVID-19 and what health systems can do to address burnout.

Physician Health