COVID-19

Topics include: COVID vaccine urgency due to delta variant, Mayo Clinic announces new phase of vaccination requirement, Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast covers the delta variant and how to stop it, and a study shows masks offer protection as COVID infections increase.

Today's highlights include: VA requiring Covid-19 vaccination for health care workers, CDC recommended indoor masking, possible new Covid-19 booster vaccine, the climb for cases in FL with Mayo Clinic showing no flattening curve, Mayo Clinic being ranked No. 1 for the 6th consecutive year, and if you had no side effects from the Covid-19 vaccine are you still protected?

William Morice II, M.D., Ph.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic and president of Mayo Clinic Laboratories, joins the "Answers From the Lab" podcast for his weekly leadership update. In this episode, Dr. Morice and Bobbi Pritt, M.D., review where the COVID-19 pandemic stands today and how it may change as we head into the fall.

Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory in Mayo Clinic’s Division of Clinical Microbiology, considers the prospects for COVID-19 this fall as the traditional influenza season ramps up.

Top highlights include: Unvaccinated people at highest risk being infected by delta variant, strong immune response underlying kidney injury related to Covid, having certain type of antibodies help Covid patients avoid hospitalization, and you are you hesitant about Covid vaccine development?

Today's topic includes: the delta variant affect, live COVID-19 updates with cases rising in every state, Mayo doctor's strong warning over COVID's delta variant, and what three signs to look out for with heart failure.

In this episode, Dr. Morice and Dr. Pritt talk about what the recent surge in COVID-19 cases means and how we can all do our part to help prevent further spread.

Elitza Theel, Ph.D., director of Mayo Clinic’s Infectious Disease Serology Lab was featured in a discussion on NBC News about COVID-19 antibody tests.

Top highlights include: Changes to outpatient visitor restrictions in Rochester, MN, Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast on the COVID-19 delta variant, and respiratory illnesses on the rise with symptoms similar to COVID-19.

Topic includes: new vaccine platform invented by Mayo enters COVID-19 clinical trial, Q&A on vaccination and precautions and the new work-life balancing act.

Today's topics feature: Pfizer seeking approval for 3rd vaccine, Minneapolis Fed mandating employees to be vaccinated, U.S. medical stockpile low due to delta variant, shortage of blood donors, COVID-19 vaccine enters clinical trial, and 3 things you can do to improve your heart.

Today's topic includes: Delta variant outbreaks around the world, long COVID afflicting children, is it recommended to get the Pfizer booster after receiving J&J vaccine, vaccine clinical trials, and does vaping make you more susceptible to COVID-19?

Today's Topics Include: Nearly all COVID deaths are related to the unvaccinated, COVID still being a greater risk to teens than the vaccine, Olympic rules in Tokyo, Mayo Clinic guidance on summer travel, Mayo receives award for recovery after surgery project, and Mayo Q&A on helping COVID long- haulers get back on their feet.