1. Indoor mask mandate to return for L.A. County amid COVID-19 surge Full story

2. Kids under 12 could be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in winter, FDA official says Full story

3. California nurse surrenders license after patient death Full story

4. Lessons in HAI prevention: How this California hospital leveled up protections for vulnerable patients. Click here to join the virtual presentation.  

5. Long COVID-19 unlikely among fully vaccinated, physicians say Full story

6. Missouri children's hospital execs: Mental health crisis 'pulverizing our country's kids' Full story

7. Sutter Health is doubling down on minimally invasive surgeries. Learn why here.  

8. Nurses association names president Full story   

9. Surgeon general issues warning on health misinformation, plan to combat it Full story

10. Less than 10% of hospitals offer last-resort treatment for COVID-19 patients Full story

11. COVID-19 underscored the dynamic nature of clinical care evolution. Click here to get your hands on current best practices faster.  

12. 23 million children missed routine vaccines last year, global report finds Full story

13. Opening 2 new medical schools in Montana would stretch physician resources thin, officials say Full story

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

• Test positivity rates 
• Vaccines administered
• Percentage of population vaccinated
• Hospitals, health systems mandating vaccines for workers

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. Healthcare has a patient-no-show problem. Here's what your health system can do about it.

2. Will a digital transformation help your health system reach its goals? Click here to learn what's hype and what works.

3. What tech solutions are helping hospitals + health systems stay on top of mission critical goals? Becker's surveyed dozens of execs to find out. Click here to read the brief summary.