The Weekly Roundup is updated every Friday.
Topics
CDC and FDA pauses the Johnson & Johnson vaccine over rare blood clot concern. This follows vaccination site closures after other adverse reactions to the J&J vaccine were reported. The pause creates challenges for vaccine scheduling and reporting systems.
Researchers look to put COVID-19-detecting sensors in phones. The pandemic increased adoption of AI in clinical oncology trials. KLAS says Nuance and Epic lead in COVID-19 response.
Most consumers say they want to keep telehealth after the pandemic. RPM helps Baptist Health achieve zero readmissions with COVID-19 patients. Telehealth maturity promises increase efficiency.
Biden Administration champions a $1.5B campaign aimed at boosting vaccine confidence and uptake across the country. HHS renews TeleTracking contract for collecting COVID-19 patient data.
Regions
Europe is experiencing a digital health revolution in the wake of COVID-19. Denmark launches a COVID-19 pass scheme to help non-essential businesses reopen.
Space 95 – an IT services company in Seychelles – has launched "Contak," a contact tracing app that will enable users to register places they have visited.
