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The Science of Vaccines & COVID-19 Vaccine Effectiveness
As of March 29, 2021, roughly one in five adults in the United States have been fully vaccinated for the novel coronavirus. More than 180 million vaccines have been distributed countrywide, more than 95 million Americans have received their first vaccine against COVID-19, and 52 million people have been fully inoculated, representing 15.8% of the U.S. total population.
Curative: Reflections on One Year of Fighting the COVID-19 Pandemic
Today marks one year since Curative began COVID-19 testing. When we first recognized the need for scaling and offering high volume testing to fight the pandemic in the United States, we could have never imagined how that mission would have evolved to what it has become today.
When Will Teachers Get the Vaccine? When Can Schools Open?
“When will teachers get the vaccine?” “When will schools reopen?” Both of these talking points have been year-round points of discussion during the coronavirus pandemic. After the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a worldwide pandemic on March 11, 2020, all K-12 public schools across the United States stopped offering in-person learning, and many pivoted to online classes for the rest of the school year.
From the Frontlines: Managing COVID-19 in Florida
“From the Frontlines” is a series where we highlight the experiences of individuals on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Each interview highlights the successes and challenges of addressing the pandemic in a specific geography. Ray Plasterer is the general manager overseeing Curative’s testing, antibody detection, and vaccine distribution efforts in Florida.
When Will Schools Reopen? Is COVID-19 a Concern for Children?
As the United States went into lockdown last spring in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, most schools—from kindergarten to college—closed, and remained closed at the start of 2021. When can schools reopen?
Coronavirus Vaccine USA: Progress and Challenges of Vaccination Efforts
Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, companies worldwide have dedicated time and resources to developing an effective vaccine that can help end the COVID-19 pandemic. As we work toward greater accessibility for the coronavirus vaccine USA, learn about how it was developed and challenges we face.
COVID-19 Peak: Is There More to Come With New Strains?
Turning the corner on one year in the COVID-19 pandemic, many are asking: “When will coronavirus peak?” In this blog post, we discuss what top health experts, scientists, and the latest research says.
Coronavirus Mutation: What to Know About New Strains of COVID
Roughly one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, as new vaccines are being rolled out under emergency use authorizations, new strains of COVID-19 have emerged from coronavirus mutation. This raises many questions, including what the COVID-19 virus mutations are, what causes virus mutations, and whether the coronavirus vaccine will provide adequate protection against them.
Can You Get COVID-19 Twice? Here’s What You Need to Know
After one year of facing the COVID-19 pandemic, with more than 24 million cases in the United States. and almost 400,000 deaths as of January 15, 2021 you may be wondering: can you get COVID twice?
The Future of Curative
In 2020, we faced unforeseen challenges and losses. Curative has worked hard to bring relief and results to communities that need it most. In the past year, we collected over 16 million COVID-19 tests around the United States, built a digital platform used by over 100,000 people each day, and rolled out the first vaccines in Los Angeles.
Managing Stress From COVID-19
After nearly one year navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, most people have experienced increased stress in one form or another. According to a December 2020 poll by the Kaiser Family Foundation, roughly 10 months after COVID-19 began spreading through the country, 51 percent of adults in the United States say worry or stress related to the pandemic has had a negative impact on their mental health, including one in four adults experiencing significant impact.
COVID Vaccine: Safety, Distribution & Frequently Asked Questions
Among all of the difficult circumstances that the coronavirus pandemic has brought about, the development of a COVID-19 vaccine with 95% effectiveness is historic—a true victory of modern medicine.