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

• Test positivity rates
• Hospitalizations
• Where the virus is spreading fastest, slowest

2. FDA to tighten vaccine approval requirements; face shields alone don't reduce virus spread, study suggests — 8 COVID-19 updates Full story

3. Wisconsin governor declares new public health emergency, issues new face mask rule Full story

4. How to put zero harm into practice in the OR. Join this live virtual discussion to hear insights on building a thriving safety culture from OR leaders and the IHI. 

5. Donors urge Beaumont to delay merger until 'current crisis' is resolved Full story

6. States ranked by COVID-19 cases: Sept. 23 Full story

7. How your team's response to COVID-19 compares to other organizations — a tech-focused discussion. Click here to attend.

8. 12 recent hospital CMO, CNO moves Full story

9. 200,000 COVID-19 deaths in context: Local & global virus stats Full story

10. Nurses and EHR burnout: 3 findings from KLAS Full story

11. The rise of the patient financial diagnostic — how to harness patients' financial profiles to boost the bottom line. Click here to attend the live virtual discussion.

12. Physician viewpoint: What sepsis can teach us about COVID-19 recovery Full story

13. 10 healthiest communities in the US Full story

Becker's Learning Opportunities

1. From clipboards to tablets: Building healthcare's digital infrastructure. Click here to read more. 

2. How to optimize the telehealth experience amid COVID-19 and beyond. Click here to download the virtual care delivery guide.

3. Is your hospital still struggling with readmission reductions? Click here to learn four keys to address the issue.