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

• Test positivity rates
• Hospitalizations
• Death rates

2. US life expectancy fell drastically in 2020; US seizes 11M counterfeit N95s — 7 COVID-19 updates Full story

3. Texas hospitals endure storm draining power, water: 6 things to know Thursday Full story

4. What's the value of adopting clinical pathways? Click here to find out how Advocate Aurora tracks and manages results.

5. Biden to nominate Chiquita Brooks-LaSure as CMS chief Full story

6. MetroHealth opens post-COVID-19 clinic Full story

7. Digital transformation on the clinical side isn't enough — patients expect big advancements on the financial front too. Revamp your organization's digital framework with tips from industry experts during this virtual discussion.  

8. Medtronic recalls thoracic stent graft after patient's death Full story

9. Current systolic blood pressure guideline too high for women, study suggests Full story

10. 9 hospitalized after fire at Texas nursing home Full story

11. Join leaders from Intermountain, Cedars-Sinai and more to discuss employee wellness, high drug costs and other key topics at the Becker's Clinical Leadership + Pharmacy Virtual Event. Register here

12. DC declares gun violence public health emergency Full story

13. Saliva test may predict COVID-19 severity, Yale researchers say Full story

14. When vaccine acceptance emphasized, more people willing to get vaccinated, MIT study finds Full story
 

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Carilion Clinic doubled a registration goal of 15,000 patients for its payment tool. Here's how

2. 80% of CNOs have trouble recruiting nurses. Click here to find out how a national licensing model would help.

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