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Topic's Include: COVID-19 Resource Center addresses surge in delta variant infections, vaccination rates and hot spots, why masking recommendations change, and Mayo Clinic Q&A podcast: The COVID-19 delta variant has changed everything.

By Chantell Canfield • August 9, 2021

Today's highlights include: Marshfield Clinic Health System requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for employees, White House says US had donated 110M Coronavirus vaccine doses abroad, China orders mass testing as COVID outbreak spreads, providers should require COVID vaccinations, masking in schools is the right call, and 5 ways to adjust your sleep schedule when heading back into the office.

By Chantell Canfield • August 6, 2021

In August 2021, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced three new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.

By Chantell Canfield • August 5, 2021

In the wake of the CDC withdrawing its emergency use authorization request for a coronavirus PCR test, social media posts claimed the action signaled that the tests were flawed. Dr. Matthew Binnicker explains why those claims are false.

By Tracy Will • August 4, 2021

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?

By Chantell Canfield • July 30, 2021

Mayo Clinic is harnessing the extraordinary potential of digital pathology through a robust initiative that’s using the technology to enhance patient care. Mayo’s Dermatology Department is an early adopter, and clinicians, students, and patients are all reaping the benefits.

By Tracy Will • July 28, 2021

Mayo Clinic Laboratories reaches patients around the globe. Alumni magazine highlights this work as it details the labs' international strategy.

By Tracy Will • July 27, 2021

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.

By Tracy Will • July 26, 2021

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.

By Chantell Canfield • July 23, 2021

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.

By Tracy Will • July 20, 2021

In May and June 2021, Mayo Clinic Laboratories announced three new tests along with numerous reference value changes, obsolete tests, and algorithm changes.

By Suzanne Ferguson • July 15, 2021

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.

By Chantell Canfield • July 9, 2021

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?

By Samantha Rossi • July 2, 2021