1. Daily COVID-19 stats, state-by-state:

• Test positivity rates
• Hospitalizations
• Death rates
• Vaccines administered

2. Daily cases fall to lowest level since October; Florida sees 200+ UK variant cases — 7 COVID-19 updates Full story

3. WHO team shares first details of probe into pandemic's origin: 3 things to know Full story

4. How to promote clinician self-care in ASCs: 5 strategies from Cardinal Health experts. Click here to read more.

5. Colorado medical center apologizes after canceling vaccine appointment over unpaid bill Full story

6. Healthgrades' 50 top hospitals for 2021 Full story

7. The path to zero harm: How Cleveland Clinic and Michigan Medicine are working to improve surgical safety. Click here to attend the virtual discussion.

8. NFL offers all stadiums to serve as COVID-19 vaccination sites Full story

9. 15 employers, hospitals rewarding workers to get COVID-19 vaccines Full story

10. UPMC develops AI tool to predict mortality for patients facing hospital transfer Full story

11. There's a better way to handle wound care at ASCs. Click here to find out how telehealth plays a role.

12. 'Keep your guard up': CDC chief urges states not to lift pandemic restrictions, cites rising variant cases Full story

13. California nursing home fined $59K for not properly protecting staff from COVID-19 Full story

14. 20 most expensive prescription drugs in 2021 Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Cutting headcount alone won't transform costs. Read this eBook to learn what models are actually working for executives from 9 systems.

2. CMS price transparency audits are here. Download this e-Book to read how clinical and finance executives from 12 systems are preparing

3. COVID-19 won't be our last pandemic. Learn how to solidify your emergency plan for future pandemics and crises here.